web-research

name	web-research
description	Web search, fact-checking, source verification, and information synthesis from online sources
metadata	{"version":"1.0.0","author":"HALO Core","tags":["research","web-search","fact-checking","information-retrieval"]}

Web Research Skill

Use this skill when researching topics, verifying facts, or synthesizing information from web sources.

When to Use

• User asks for information about a topic
• Fact-checking claims or statements
• Finding current/recent information
• Comparing multiple sources
• Synthesizing information from web

Research Process

1. Search Strategy

• Identify key search terms
• Use appropriate sources (news, academic, general)
• Consider multiple search queries
• Look for authoritative sources

2. Source Evaluation

Assess each source for:

• Authority: Who wrote it? What organization?
• Currency: When was it published? Updated?
• Accuracy: Is it verifiable? Citations?
• Purpose: Informational? Opinion? Ad?
• Coverage: What aspects does it cover?

3. Information Synthesis

• Extract key facts from multiple sources
• Identify areas of consensus
• Note conflicting information
• Prioritize authoritative sources

4. Citation

Cite sources with:

• Title and author
• Publication date
• URL
• Access date (for dynamic content)

Source Types

Type	Best For	Considerations
News	Current events	May lack analysis
Academic	Research, data	Peer review
Government	Statistics, policy	Authoritative
Expert blogs	Deep dives	May have bias
Wikipedia	Overview	Check references

Best Practices

• Cross-reference multiple sources
• Prioritize primary sources
• Check publication dates
• Note author credentials
• Distinguish facts from opinions
• Acknowledge limitations in search
• Provide balanced coverage