journalistic-article-review

Audit journalistic articles for factual accuracy, sourcing, and framing.

3|2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill journalistic-article-review
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Skill: journalistic-article-review
Source: https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/journalistic-article-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill journalistic-article-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the challenge of verifying journalistic integrity by systematically auditing articles for accuracy, sourcing, framing, and evidentiary support, preventing the spread of misinformation or misleading narratives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence Load Testing: Evaluates whether an article's claims are supported by primary evidence or if they are overstated.
  • Sourcing Audit: Maps institutional networks and assesses the independence and reliability of cited sources.
  • Use Case: Use this when you need to determine if a viral news report is factually sound, if the headline matches the body, or if the article omits critical context or alternative explanations.

Quick Start

Use the journalistic-article-review skill to audit the article at the provided URL for accuracy and bias.

Frequently Asked Questions about journalistic-article-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fact-check a news article for accuracy and bias?

To fact-check a news article, you can audit its factual accuracy, sourcing architecture, and editorial framing to identify overstatements, omissions, and causal fallacies using a structured evidence-load testing methodology.

What is evidence load testing in journalism?

Evidence load testing in journalism evaluates whether an article's claims are supported by primary evidence or if they are overstated, ensuring the reporting's factual integrity through systematic verification of sources.

How do I verify the primary sources cited in an investigation report?

Verifying primary sources involves a sourcing audit that maps institutional networks and assesses the independence and reliability of the citations used to support the article's claims.

Can I detect editorial framing and causal fallacies in an op-ed?

Yes, you can detect editorial framing and causal fallacies in an op-ed by evaluating the content to identify omitted critical context, alternative explanations, and unsupported causal links.

What is the best way to audit a viral news report for misleading narratives?

The best way to audit a viral news report is to systematically evaluate if the headline matches the body, verify primary sources, and apply evidence-load testing to prevent the spread of misinformation.

When should I use a structured methodology to review media literacy content?

Use a structured review methodology when you need to determine if a news report is factually sound, requiring systematic verification of primary sources and adherence to evidence-load testing to identify overstatements.