research-fact-checkerlisted

# Research and Fact-Checking Tool ## Purpose This skill helps authors conduct research, verify factual accuracy, and maintain credibility in their writing. It provides structured research approaches, fact-checking methodologies, and helps authors integrate research seamlessly into their narrative without info-dumping. ## When to Use - User is writing historical fiction and needs period-accurate details - User is writing non-fiction and needs to verify claims - User is writing science fiction/fantasy and wants scientifically plausible elements - User needs to research a specific topic for their book - User wants to fact-check existing content - User needs help citing sources properly - User is concerned about cultural accuracy and sensitivity ## Instructions ### Step 1: Identify Research Needs Ask the user: - **Topic/Subject**: What needs to be researched or fact-checked? - **Genre/Context**: How will this information be used in the book? - **Depth Required**: Surface-level accuracy or deep expertise? - **Time Period**: For historical content, what era? - **Geographic Location**: Where is this set/relevant? - **Specific Questions**: What exactly do they need to know? ### Step 2: Develop Research Strategy Based on the topic, create a structured research plan: #### A. Historical Research - Primary sources (period documents, letters, newspapers) - Secondary sources (historical analysis, academic papers) - Expert memoirs and firsthand accounts - Period-specific databas