Evidence Check

• Verify that linked content exists
• Attempt access via multiple methods (direct access, alternatives)
• Request user confirmation if inaccessible

2. Citation Content Consistency Check

• Verify content matches the citation
• Confirm numerical and objective data accuracy
• Present correct information when discrepancies are found

3. Contextual Appropriateness Check

• Evaluate whether the citation fits the context
• Verify alignment with the source's intent
• Check for misleading citations

4. Correction and Reporting

• Automatically suggest fixes for correctable issues
• Request user confirmation for AI-inaccessible content
• Re-check after corrections

Multi-Stage Verification Approach

Step 1: Access Attempt

1. Attempt content retrieval
2. Fallback approaches on failure:
   • URL variations (http/https, with/without www)
   • Check Archive.org snapshots
   • Check DOI redirects
3. Request manual user verification if all fail

Step 2: Content Verification

1. Confirm cited numbers/information exist in the original text
2. Identify correct information and suggest fixes on mismatch

Step 3: Context Verification

1. Evaluate whether citation usage is appropriate
2. Check for over-generalization that omits conditions or qualifications

Check Item Priority

High Priority (Required):

• Link existence verification
• Numerical data consistency

Medium Priority (Recommended):

• Contextual appropriateness
• Alignment with source intent

Low Priority (Optional):

• Citation format consistency
• Reference list completeness

Report Format

Check results are reported in the following categories:

Error Handling

• Network Error: Suggest temporary issue, retry
• 404 Error: Report as broken link, search for alternative URL
• Access Denied: Suggest authentication may be needed, request user confirmation
• Timeout: Suggest site response delay

Best Practices

1. Staged Checking: Full check first > Fix issues > Re-check
2. Human Collaboration: Delegate AI-inaccessible sections to the user
3. Regular Execution: Run after major document updates and before final submission