Sources & Testing

Source hierarchy

When citing or summarizing information, we prioritize:

1. peer-reviewed research and meta-analyses

2. academic textbooks and established reference works

3. reputable institutions and professional bodies

4. high-quality reporting that accurately references primary sources

We avoid:

• sensational claims

• “miracle” language

• low-quality summaries without citations

• unverified anecdotes presented as fact

What we verify

Before publishing, we check:

• definitions and key claims

• whether the advice is realistic for the target audience

• whether recommendations have known contraindications or risks

• whether there are clearer alternatives

Practical validation (“testing”)

For frameworks, templates, and checklists, we validate usefulness by ensuring:

• steps are actionable and measurable

• the method works in common real-world constraints

• the plan includes an “if this fails, do this instead” option

Transparency about uncertainty

If evidence is mixed or limited, we:

• say so explicitly

• present multiple plausible interpretations

• avoid overconfidence

Update cadence

Core guides are reviewed periodically. If a page is updated materially, we show:

• Last updated: [YYYY-MM-DD]

• what changed (when relevant)