Source Evaluation Checklist

Use this checklist when reviewing sources for Specus Village research.

Criterion	Questions	Rating
Authority	Who published this? Is the author or organization credible?	High / Medium / Low
Relevance	Does it answer the actual research question?	High / Medium / Low
Currency	Is it recent enough for the topic?	High / Medium / Low
Evidence	Does it provide data, sources, methodology, or direct examples?	High / Medium / Low
Objectivity	Is there a commercial or ideological bias?	High / Medium / Low
Geography Fit	Does it apply to our target geographies?	High / Medium / Low
Decision Value	Can this source change a project decision?	High / Medium / Low

Notes

Promotional sources can still be useful for competitor messaging, pricing signals, and positioning, but they should not be treated as neutral evidence.

Legal, financial, medical, safety, and regulatory claims should be verified with primary sources or local experts.