source-verification

Verify sources and claims using the SIFT framework and credibility checklist.

359|61|Updated Dec 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill source-verification
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Skill: source-verification
Source: https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/main/source-verification
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill source-verification

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verifies sources and claims for journalism and research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SIFT-based verification workflow: Stop, Investigate, Find, and Trace to assess claims before publication.
  • Source credibility checklist: A structured rubric to evaluate reliability, expertise, and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Digital verification techniques: Social media account analysis, reverse image search, metadata checks, and provenance tracking.
  • Use Case: After encountering a claim on social media, apply the workflow to assemble corroborating sources and document the verification trail for publication.

Quick Start

Run the source-verification skill on a new tip or claim to generate an initial verification trail and checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about source-verification

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify sources and claims found on social media?

To verify sources found on social media, apply a structured SIFT workflow (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) alongside a credibility checklist to assess account reliability, perform reverse image searches, and track provenance for transparent reporting.

What is the SIFT method for fact-checking digital content?

The SIFT method for fact-checking is a structured verification workflow consisting of Stop, Investigate, Find, and Trace, designed to assess claims, evaluate source credibility, and track provenance before publishing research or journalism.

How do I perform a reverse image search to check photo credibility?

Perform a reverse image search by applying digital verification techniques to track photo provenance, checking metadata, and cross-referencing sources within a guided workflow to assemble corroborating evidence for publication.

Can I use this to document a verification trail for journalism research?

Yes, you can document a verification trail for journalism research by applying a guided workflow that generates a source credibility checklist and tracks provenance, enabling transparent reporting and evidence assembly before publication.

What is the best way to evaluate source reliability and potential conflicts of interest?

The best way to evaluate source reliability and potential conflicts of interest is to use a structured source credibility checklist that systematically assesses expertise, reliability, and biases within a guided fact-checking workflow.

Why should I trace provenance before publishing claims from social media posts?

You should trace provenance before publishing claims to ensure source credibility, prevent amplifying misinformation, and build a transparent verification trail using digital verification techniques and structured fact-checking workflows.