The Searchology AI workflow
Start with a clearly defined question. Ask the AI to separate facts, interpretation and uncertainty. Then verify the most important claims using current, primary or authoritative evidence.
Five rules
1
Define the task
State the decision, audience, date range and depth required.
State the decision, audience, date range and depth required.
2
Request sources
Ask for traceable evidence, not merely confident wording.
Ask for traceable evidence, not merely confident wording.
3
Inspect the source
Open it, check the publication date and confirm it supports the claim.
Open it, check the publication date and confirm it supports the claim.
4
Compare systems
Different tools may produce different answers, sources and blind spots.
Different tools may produce different answers, sources and blind spots.
5
Record uncertainty
Good research identifies what remains unknown or disputed.
Good research identifies what remains unknown or disputed.