Keep a source record

1. Write the claim as a specific, testable sentence.
2. Record the author, date, archive or publisher, and stable reference.
3. Read the surrounding material, not just a quotation.
4. Compare independent records and note conflicting evidence.
5. Label interpretation and uncertainty clearly.

Use a consistent standard

An image, family name, or institutional association can suggest a research question. It cannot establish a historical relationship on its own. Publish the evidence needed for a reader to evaluate the conclusion.

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