Start with the story
Every case begins with a question worth investigating, not a conclusion we need the evidence to support.
Build the record
Research is organized into a timeline, source register and claim ledger. Major claims must identify their source, the type of evidence available and any meaningful contradiction.
Classify what we can say
Documented claims are supported by a primary record or strong direct evidence.
Reported claims are attributed to a credible published source, memoir or interview but may not be independently provable.
Disputed claims are contested, contradictory or unsupported by the available record.
Keep human judgment in the loop
The topic, sensitive claims, final script, title, thumbnail and publication decision require human approval. A successful render is never treated as editorial approval.
Publish source notes
Each completed investigation includes a reader-facing source list and correction path. If stronger evidence changes the record, the case is updated visibly.