# Find credible statistics and sources for my article

A sourced table of data points for your piece, rated by confidence, plus gaps, caveats, and where to dig further.

- Topic: Research & Summaries
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Data & Analytics, Writing, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/find-credible-statistics-and-sources-for-my-article

## Prompt

```text
Help me find credible data points to support an article or feature I'm writing.

**Topic and angle:** [WHAT the piece argues or explores]
**Claims I need to support:** [LIST the specific points that need evidence]
**Audience and publication:** [e.g. "trade magazine for HR leaders", "local news feature"]
**Geography and time frame:** [e.g. "US, last 3 years"]
**How many data points:** [NUMBER]

Rules:
- Never invent a statistic, study, or source. If you can browse, give the source name, publisher, date, and link for every figure. If you can't browse, or aren't sure a figure is accurate and current, say so and mark it [VERIFY], or tell me where to find it instead.
- Prefer primary sources (government statistics, peer-reviewed research, official reports, company filings) over blogs and roundups that repeat numbers.
- Note sample size, method, and who funded the research where it matters.

Return:
1. **Data table:** Claim it supports | Statistic | Source and date | Source type | Confidence (high/medium/low) | Caveats.
2. **Trend or comparison:** one or two figures that show change over time or a useful comparison, if solid ones exist.
3. **Where to dig further:** the databases, agencies, or organizations most likely to hold better data on my topic.
4. **Gaps:** claims I can't support well yet, and how to reword them so they stay accurate.
5. **Interview leads:** the types of experts who could add original quotes or data.

Remind me to check every figure against its original source before publishing.
```

## What to fill in

- WHAT the piece argues or explores
- LIST the specific points that need evidence
- e.g. "trade magazine for HR leaders", "local news feature"
- e.g. "US, last 3 years"
- NUMBER

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