Capture evidence faithfully. Select one Source, record a usable locator, and preserve enough surrounding context to prevent misquotation.

Evidence

Paste the exact quote, paraphrase, statistic, definition, or source claim into Excerpt Text. Use Excerpt Type to distinguish quotation from interpretation.

Location and context

Record Locator Type, Locator Start, Locator End when needed, and Source Section. Explain the surrounding argument in Context.

Annotation

In Annotation, state why this evidence matters. Add approved Tags for retrieval and connect it to every relevant Literature Note.

Verification checklist

• [ ] Text matches the source.
• [ ] Source relation is present.
• [ ] Locator can be used to find the passage again.
• [ ] Context prevents a misleading reading.
• [ ] Verification Status is Verified, or the reason for review is recorded.