truth-finder

name	truth-finder
category	verification
version	1.0.0
description	Fact verification, source validation, confidence scoring
priority	2
data_source	.claude/data/trusted-sources.yaml

Truth Finder Skill

Procedures for verifying factual claims before publication.

Claim Extraction Types

• Numerical: Statistics, percentages, costs
• Temporal: Timeframes, dates, frequencies
• Causal: X causes Y
• Comparative: Better than, more than
• Regulatory: Required by law
• Attribution: According to experts
• Absolute: Always, never, all, none

Source Tier Reference

Tier 1 (95-100%): .gov.au, courts, standards, peer-reviewed Tier 2 (80-94%): .edu.au, industry bodies Tier 3 (60-79%): TED Talks (verified), industry pubs Tier 4 (40-59%): News media, Wikipedia (leads only) NEVER USE: AI-generated without verification

Confidence Scoring Formula

Base = Source Tier Score
+ Multiple sources: +10% each (max +30%)
+ Primary source: +15%
+ Recent (<1 year): +10%
+ Peer-reviewed: +15%
- Single source: -20%
- Outdated (>3 years): -15% to -30%
- Known bias: -25%

Publishing Thresholds

• 95%+: Publish with "Verified" badge
• 80-94%: Publish with citations
• 60-79%: Publish with disclaimer
• 40-59%: Human review required
• <40%: DO NOT PUBLISH

Citation Formats

• Marketing: Hover reveal
• Blog: "According to [Source], [claim]"
• Technical: Footnotes¹
• Legal: Full academic citation