Research · · verified August 10, 2026
Research Link Integrity Routine
A lightweight routine for keeping research citations, internal links, and related cards useful.
Key stats
- A link can fail through removal, redirection, scope change, or typo.
- Internal links should add context rather than repeat navigation.
- Citation checks belong in the final validation pass.
Key takeaways
- Check links after slug changes.
- Revisit external sources when evidence is refreshed.
- Keep related cards within the same Research family.
Integrity routine
Use the research article internal link map to record destination, purpose, and check date.
| Link type | Check |
|---|---|
| Source | Resolves to supporting authority |
| Contextual | Adds a useful next step |
| Related | Matches topic and family |
| Canonical | Uses the stable path |
Methodology and limitations
This routine uses public search, research, accessibility, quality, privacy, and plain-language guidance. Link resolution alone does not prove that a source supports a claim.
Related research
- Research article internal link map
- Research metadata completeness check
- Research source recency policy
FAQs
How often should links be checked?
Check before publication and whenever a linked article, source, or route changes.
What should happen to a dead source?
Find an authoritative replacement, update the claim if needed, and record the change.
Sources
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