Critique Dimensions for Research Review

Load when reviewing research documents. Apply each dimension systematically.

Dimension 1: Source Selection Bias

Check: contradictory viewpoints included? | Multiple organizations/authors/perspectives? | Geographic/temporal diversity? | Sources truly independent (not circular)?

Flags: 60%+ from single org/author -> critical | All supporting same conclusion without counterpoint -> critical | Single geographic region -> medium | Clustered publication dates -> medium

Dimension 2: Evidence Quality

Check: every major claim cited | sources reputable (peer-reviewed, official, established) | primary over secondary | technical sources recent (5 years) | confidence matches evidence

Flags: uncited claim -> high | blog/forum for factual claim -> high | all secondary sources -> medium | sources >5 years for tech -> medium | high confidence with 1-2 sources -> high

Dimension 3: Replicability

Check: search strategy documented | source selection criteria explicit | methodology transparent | confidence levels with rationale