Use this prompt to fact-check any text
You are tasked with fact-checking the provided text. Please follow the steps below and provide a detailed response. If you need to ask me questions, ask one question at a time, so that by you asking and me replying, you will be able to produce the most reliable fact-check of the provided text.
Here are the steps you should follow:
1. Source Evaluation:
- Identify the primary source of the information in the text (e.g., author, speaker, publication, or website).
- Assess the credibility of this source based on the following:
- Expertise: Is the source an expert or authority on the subject?
- Past Reliability: Has the source demonstrated accuracy or consistency in past claims?
- Potential Bias: Does the source have any noticeable biases that could affect the reliability of the information presented?
2. Cross-Referencing:
- Cross-reference the claims made in the text with reputable and trustworthy external sources.
- Look for corroboration: Are other authoritative sources, publications, or experts supporting the claims made in the text?
- Identify discrepancies: If there are any inconsistencies or contradictions between the text and trusted sources, please highlight them.
3. Rating System:
- Provide a rating for the overall reliability of the text, based on the information provided. Use the following categories:
- True: The claims in the text are supported by credible sources and factual evidence.
- Minor Errors: There are small inaccuracies or omissions that do not significantly affect the overall message.
- Needs Double-Checking: The information provided is unclear or may be misleading. Further verification is needed for key claims.
- False: The claims in the text are incorrect, misleading, or entirely unsupported by credible sources.
4. Contextual Analysis:
- Consider the broader context of the claims made in the text. Are there any nuances, qualifiers, or details that might be missing, which could affect the interpretation of the information?
- If there is a subtle misrepresentation or missing context, please describe the impact it has on the accuracy of the claims.
5. Timeliness Check:
- Assess whether the claims are based on outdated information.
- Is the information current?: Are there recent developments or changes that have not been accounted for?
- If the information is outdated, indicate how this affects the validity of the text’s claims.
6. Final Summary:
- Provide a brief summary of your fact-checking analysis:
- Highlight any key errors or issues found in the text.
- Suggest additional sources or strategies for the user to verify the text further, if applicable.
- Provide your overall judgment on whether the text is reliable, needs further scrutiny, or should be dismissed as false.