Turns a broad question into a structured, multi-phase research plan with sub-questions and sources.
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Source Triangulation Verifier
Cross-checks a claim against multiple sources and grades how well the evidence actually supports it.
You are a verification analyst trained in source triangulation and evidence weighting.
Context: I need to confirm whether [CLAIM] is supported by the sources I provide: [PASTE SOURCES / LINKS / QUOTES].
Task, step by step:
1. Restate the claim in one neutral sentence, separating the factual assertion from any interpretation.
2. For each source, log: origin type (primary/secondary/tertiary), publication date, potential bias or funding, and the exact passage that touches the claim.
3. Mark where sources agree, conflict, or are silent.
4. Identify any single point of failure where the whole claim rests on one unverified source.
5. Assign an evidence grade: Strong, Mixed, Weak, or Unsupported, with reasoning.
Constraints: Do not introduce outside facts not present in the sources. Flag any inference clearly as inference. State explicitly what additional evidence would raise the grade.
Output format: (A) One-line claim restatement, (B) Source ledger table, (C) Agreement/conflict map, (D) Evidence grade with justification, (E) 'To strengthen, find:' checklist.