Attribution of Claims
Attribution of Claims
Section titled “Attribution of Claims”Definition
Section titled “Definition”Attribution of claims means making clear where a statement comes from and whether it is a fact, interpretation, source-based claim, or uncertainty.
Why It Matters
Section titled “Why It Matters”Visitors should be able to tell the difference between what is directly observable, what is documented, and what is inferred.
How to Read It
Section titled “How to Read It”- Ask whether the claim has a source.
- Separate observation from interpretation.
- Look for uncertainty flags.
- Avoid treating interpretation as settled fact.
Teaching Use
Section titled “Teaching Use”Give students a paragraph and ask them to mark each sentence as observation, source-based claim, inference, or uncertainty.
Related Terms
Section titled “Related Terms”Public Sources
Section titled “Public Sources”Public sources will be added as this entry is reviewed and expanded.
Scope Note
Section titled “Scope Note”This entry explains source attribution in public interpretation. It does not provide legal, authentication, appraisal, or expert identification guidance.