How to Evaluate Claims About IVDC: A Source-Checking Guide

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Strong opinions are easy. Strong sourcing is harder. This guide gives residents a repeatable method for checking claims before sharing them.

Primary records Court filings / agency docs Reported summary / commentary

Five Checks Before You Share

  1. Source type: Is this a primary document, reporting summary, or opinion?
  2. Date and stage: Is the claim current, or based on an early-stage allegation?
  3. Specificity: Does it cite exact amounts, dates, or legal language?
  4. Cross-verification: Does another independent source confirm it?
  5. Scope: Is local impact clearly separated from statewide or national examples?

Why This Improves Public Debate

A source-first method lowers noise and raises accountability for everyone: developers, officials, media outlets, and advocacy groups.

Related reading: four myths explainer, FAQ, and Facts & Data.

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