Research Standards

Source selection

Articles should use sources that help readers understand the subject rather than sources chosen only because they are easy to find. Preference goes to primary documents, public agency pages, reputable research groups, platform documentation, and established reporting when a primary source is not available.

Source links are included as further reading and citation context. They should support the article's core explanation, give readers a way to check the topic, or point to useful background.

Claims and uncertainty

High-impact claims should be stated carefully and tied to evidence. When a point is an interpretation, estimate, or editorial judgment, the writing should make that clear instead of presenting it as settled fact.

Pages are written for general education and media literacy. They are not legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

Original writing

Article notes should be original summaries and explanations, not copied source text. Short quoted phrases may be used when they are necessary for accuracy or context, but the main value of each page should come from the site's own structure, synthesis, and explanation.

Updates

If a source changes, a link breaks, or a page needs more context, readers can send details to luketrodriguez1@gmail.com. Material changes should be reflected on the page where they matter.