Wellsourced
Wellsourced is a term used to describe content that is supported by credible, verifiable sources and that openly documents its evidentiary basis. In journalism, scholarship, and collaborative knowledge bases, wellsourced content strives to allow readers to check claims against cited evidence.
Core principles include citation sufficiency, reliance on primary or reputable sources, and transparent provenance for each
Applications include newsrooms that publish sourcing policies, collaborative wikis that require sources for factual statements, and
Challenges include establishing universal standards of credibility, balancing timeliness with verification, and potential bias in source
Supporters argue that wellsourced practices increase trust, accountability, and reproducibility. Critics caution that rigorous sourcing can