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# Source Verification Template ## Purpose This template provides a standardized structure for verifying and documenting information sources used in project documentation, following the MECE principle (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive). ## Structure ### Metadata ``` --- title: [Document Title] date: [YYYY-MM-DD] author: [Author or Team] status: [Draft/In Review/Completed] version: [X.Y] last_sources_verification_date: [YYYY-MM-DD] --- ``` ### References Section At the end of each document containing statistical data, market figures, or statements based on external sources, include a References section with the following format: ``` ## References ### [Category 1 - e.g. Market Size and Growth] 1. [Author/Organization]. (Year). [Document/Report Title]. Retrieved from [URL] - [Key data point 1 extracted from this source] - [Key data point 2 extracted from this source] - [Key data point 3 extracted from this source] ### [Category 2 - e.g. User Statistics] 1. [Author/Organization]. (Year). [Document/Report Title]. Retrieved from [URL] - [Key data point 1 extracted from this source] - [Key data point 2 extracted from this source] ### Last sources verification date: [YYYY-MM-DD] ``` ## Verification Criteria (MECE) ### Currency - **Maximum age**: 1-2 years for market data and statistics - **Publication date**: Clearly identified - **Version or edition**: Specified when relevant ### Credibility - **Source type**: Prioritize primary sources over secondary ones - **Authority**: Recognized organizations, respected researchers, peer-reviewed publications - **Methodology**: Transparent and solid for studies or surveys ### Relevance - **Thematic relevance**: Directly related to the topic being addressed - **Geographic scope**: Appropriate for the project context - **Market segment**: Specific to the relevant industry or technology ### Consistency - **Triangulation**: Data cross-checked between multiple sources when possible - **Internal coherence**: No contradictions between different parts of the document - **External coherence**: Alignment with other reliable sources ## Verification Process 1. **Identification of key claims**: Mark all claims that require source backing 2. **Search for primary sources**: Locate the original source of each data point or statistic 3. **Evaluation according to criteria**: Apply verification criteria to each source 4. **Documentation**: Record verified sources in the References section 5. **Cross-review**: Verify that all key claims have their corresponding reference 6. **Metadata update**: Include verification date in document metadata ## Footnotes For specific figures within the text, use the footnote format: ``` According to recent studies, 78% of developers report quality issues with AI-generated code[1]. [1] Stack Overflow. (2024). 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey. ``` ## Centralized References Document Keep the centralized references document (`docs/[type]/[name]/references.md`) updated with all sources used in the project, organized by categories. ## Next Review Schedule the next sources review for 3-6 months after the current verification date. --- This template follows MECE principles by organizing verification criteria into mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive categories, covering all relevant aspects to ensure the quality and reliability of the sources used.