Classify the claim first
A principle, historical fact, statistic, causal statement, effectiveness claim, validation claim, professional statement and runtime claim need different evidence. Do not treat them as one category.
Source class matters
Primary/authoritative records, qualified institutions/professionals, peer-reviewed/high-quality secondary sources, reviewed internal syntheses, participant-provided records and exploratory notes carry different authority. Scope stays limited even for strong sources.
Evidence must state what it does not prove
A screenshot may prove a visible state at a moment without proving source identity. A completed task may prove completion without proving impact. User appreciation proves appreciation, not effectiveness.
Allowed and forbidden wording belong in the register
The Claim Register should preserve current allowed wording and stronger unsupported wording. This turns evidence into practical publishing control.
Reflection
Questions to sit with
- What kind of claim is this?
- What evidence directly supports it?
- What stronger conclusion remains unsupported?