Before using the answer

1. Goal
Does the answer complete the requested task for the right audience?

2. Facts and numbers
Compare names, dates, quantities and calculations with the source material. Recalculate at least the steps that affect the decision.

3. Sources
Open cited sources and verify that they exist, are current and actually support the claim. A plausible citation is not enough.

4. Missing information
Can you distinguish supplied facts, assumptions and points to clarify? Avoid treating absent information as certainty.

5. Format
Do length, language, tone and fields match the request? Also check for omitted rows and duplicate entries.

6. Confidentiality
Does the result include personal or business information that should not be shared? Use only material you are authorised to process in your chosen tool.

7. Human review
Before sending, publishing or executing a procedure, a competent person should verify the relevant parts and own the decision.

If an answer is weak, change one element at a time: supply a missing fact, clarify the audience or show the desired format. Judge the revised answer using the same criteria.
