Decide what kind of output you asked for
An invented story, a rewrite of approved notes, a factual explanation, and a tool action need different checks. For a rewrite, important details should remain faithful to the source. For research, the claims need suitable evidence. For an action, the target and effect need appropriate authorization.
Make a small claim ledger
List each important factual statement beside the evidence that would establish it. Dates, quantities, quotations, and requirements deserve particular attention when they affect a decision. Use a calculator or spreadsheet for exact arithmetic and inspect the assumptions as well as the result.
Open the source itself
Check whether a cited page exists and whether it supports the exact wording. A real page about applications does not necessarily support a claim that every applicant receives a benefit. Prefer appropriate primary sources and check current material when a fact could have changed. Mark unresolved claims rather than adding another confident guess.
Review the changes in meaning
A friendlier rewrite can accidentally turn a requirement into an option. Compare conditions, dates, and commitments before judging style. Ask for a bounded revision when only one part needs work, then inspect the revised text rather than trusting a summary of what changed.
Keep use separate from generation
Treat the output as a draft until the relevant checks are complete. If a tool can send messages or change files, inspect the exact action and ensure it is authorized. AI, Made Human offers original practice exercises and task cards for these steps. Its cases are illustrative, not benchmark results or claims about a specific product.
Try a three-claim review
A concrete example
A draft says an event is free, begins at 9 a.m., and has step-free access. The approved brief confirms only the time. Keep the time after checking it, and treat the other details as unresolved until an appropriate source confirms them.
- Copy three factual claims into a short list.
- Attach the actual supporting source or mark each claim unresolved.
- Revise the wording to match the evidence before using the draft.
A shorter set of supported claims and a visible list of questions still needing answers.
References and further reading
These references support the general context. The exercises and illustrative explanations are original editorial material.
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