Key: (Additional Fact relationship to Initial Fact)
Totally Supports: The information is identical.
Somewhat Supports: The information supports the related premise.
Neutral: The information is unrelated.
Somewhat Contradictory: The information supports an alternative premise.
Totally Contradictory: The information is totally opposite.
Change in Perceived Applicability
Instructions: How does the Additional Fact and its relationship to the Initial Fact change the perceived applicability of the Initial Fact. Move the slider up or down accordingly.
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Evaluation of Source Reliability
Designator
Label
Explanation
A
Reliable
No doubt of authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency; has a history of complete reliability
B
Usually Reliable
Minor doubt about authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency; has a history of valid information most of the time
C
Fairly Reliable
Doubt of authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency but has provided valid information in the past
D
Not Usually Reliable
Significant Doubt about authenticity, trustworthiness, or competency but has provided valid information in the past
E
Unreliable
Lacking in authenticity, trustworthiness, and competency; history of invalid information
F
Can Not Judge
No Basis exists for evaluating the reliability of the source
Evaluation of Information Content
Designator
Label
Explanation
1
Confirmed
Confirmed by other independent source; logical in itself; Consistent with other information on the subject
2
Probably True
Not Confirmed; logical in itself; consistent with other information on the subject
3
Possibly True
Not Confirmed; reasonably logical in itself; agrees with some other information on the subject
4
Doubtfully True
Not Confirmed; possible but not logical;no other information on the subject
5
Improbable
Not Confirmed; not logical in itself; contradicted by other information on the subject
6
Can Not Judge
No Basis exists for evaluating the validity of the source
