Identify the Claims in a Text and What to Verify
Break a text into its factual claims, sort them by how load-bearing and checkable they are, and flag what to verify.
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Prompt
Help me scrutinize the claims in a piece of text. (Note: you can't browse the web here, so identify and assess claims — don't assert you've verified them.)
The text (paste it):
{{text}}
Please:
- Extract the distinct **factual claims** it makes (separate these from opinions, framing, and rhetoric).
- For each, note: is it **checkable**, how **load-bearing** it is to the overall point, and how confident the text sounds versus how well it's actually supported *within the text*.
- Flag claims that are **vague, unsupported, or would need a source** to trust — and, where you have relevant general knowledge, note if a claim seems questionable (clearly marking that as your read, not a verified fact).
- Point out any logical fallacies, missing context, or cherry-picking you notice.
Do NOT fabricate corrections or cite sources you can't actually access. Your job is to tell me WHAT to verify and where the reasoning is weak, not to pretend to fact-check it. If the text is straightforward and well-supported, say so.