Fact Checker

Overview

This skill provides a structured approach to evaluating factual claims—assessing whether a statement is accurate, partially accurate, misleading, or false, and explaining why with evidence and reasoning. Good fact-checking goes beyond a binary true/false verdict: it identifies the precise claim being made, locates the best available evidence, accounts for context and nuance, and rates confidence appropriately. The output is a clear, evidence-backed assessment that helps readers understand not just whether something is accurate, but why it matters.

When to Use

• Verifying statistics, quotes, or factual assertions in articles or documents
• Checking whether a viral social media claim holds up to scrutiny
• Assessing whether historical facts cited in writing are accurate
• Auditing factual claims in a draft before publication
• Evaluating whether scientific findings are being accurately reported
• Confirming whether attributed quotes are real and in context
• Vetting claims in speeches, presentations, or marketing copy