Research · · verified August 7, 2026
Source verification workflow for research articles
A repeatable method for checking source authority, dates, claims, and citation traceability.
Research operations10 sources
Key stats
- Authority, relevance, recency, and claim fit are separate checks.
- A source list without claim mapping makes review slower.
- Verification dates matter when policies, rates, or datasets change.
Key takeaways
- Prefer primary and official sources for material claims.
- Save the exact source URL beside the supported statement.
- Recheck volatile evidence immediately before publication.
Verification matrix
| Check | Pass condition |
|---|---|
| Authority | Publisher is identifiable and appropriate |
| Relevance | Source addresses the article question |
| Date | Publication or update date is recorded |
| Traceability | Reader can find the supporting passage |
Pair this workflow with the research brief gates and quality scorecard.
Sources
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST Privacy Framework
- CISA resources
- OWASP
- ISO quality principles
- ISO 9001
- APQC
- NIST measurement
- NICE Framework
- International Labour Organization
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