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Sources, evidence & verification · Core

Source

Also called: information source

ELI5

A person, record or material that supplies information for reporting or research.

Used in conversation

“Can we verify the source before we present it as fact?”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.