# Quality Checklists — Reference

## General Quality

- [ ] All core conclusions have L1/L2 tier factual support
- [ ] No use of vague words like "possibly", "probably" without annotating uncertainty
- [ ] Comparison dimensions are complete with no key differences missed
- [ ] At least one real use case validates conclusions
- [ ] References are complete with accessible links
- [ ] Every citation can be directly verified by the user (source verifiability)
- [ ] Structure hierarchy is clear; executives can quickly locate information

## Decomposition Completeness

- [ ] Domain discovery search executed: searched "key factors when [problem domain]" before starting research
- [ ] Completeness probes applied: every probe from `references/comparison-frameworks.md` checked against sub-questions
- [ ] No uncovered areas remain: all gaps filled with sub-questions or justified as not applicable

## Internet Search Depth

- [ ] Every sub-question was searched with at least 3-5 different query variants
- [ ] At least 3 perspectives from the Perspective Rotation were applied and searched
- [ ] Search saturation reached: last searches stopped producing new substantive information
- [ ] Adjacent fields and analogous problems were searched, not just direct matches
- [ ] Contrarian viewpoints were actively sought ("why not X", "X criticism", "X failure")
- [ ] Practitioner experience was searched (production use, real-world results, lessons learned)
- [ ] Iterative deepening completed: follow-up questions from initial findings were searched
- [ ] No sub-question relies solely on training data without web verification

## Mode A Specific

- [ ] Phase 1 completed: AC assessment was presented to and confirmed by user
- [ ] AC assessment consistent: Solution draft respects the (possibly adjusted) acceptance criteria and restrictions
- [ ] Competitor analysis included: Existing solutions were researched
- [ ] All components have comparison tables: Each component lists alternatives with tools, advantages, limitations, security, cost
- [ ] Tools/libraries verified: Suggested tools actually exist and work as described
- [ ] Testing strategy covers AC: Tests map to acceptance criteria
- [ ] Tech stack documented (if Phase 3 ran): `tech_stack.md` has evaluation tables, risk assessment, and learning requirements
- [ ] Security analysis documented (if Phase 4 ran): `security_analysis.md` has threat model and per-component controls

## Mode B Specific

- [ ] Findings table complete: All identified weak points documented with solutions
- [ ] Weak point categories covered: Functional, security, and performance assessed
- [ ] New draft is self-contained: Written as if from scratch, no "updated" markers
- [ ] Performance column included: Mode B comparison tables include performance characteristics
- [ ] Previous draft issues addressed: Every finding in the table is resolved in the new draft

## Timeliness Check (High-Sensitivity Domain BLOCKING)

When the research topic has Critical or High sensitivity level:

- [ ] Timeliness sensitivity assessment completed: `00_question_decomposition.md` contains a timeliness assessment section
- [ ] Source timeliness annotated: Every source has publication date, timeliness status, version info
- [ ] No outdated sources used as factual evidence (Critical: within 6 months; High: within 1 year)
- [ ] Version numbers explicitly annotated for all technical products/APIs/SDKs
- [ ] Official sources prioritized: Core conclusions have support from official documentation/blogs
- [ ] Cross-validation completed: Key technical information confirmed from at least 2 independent sources
- [ ] Download page directly verified: Platform support info comes from real-time extraction of official download pages
- [ ] Protocol/feature names searched: Searched for product-supported protocol names (MCP, ACP, etc.)
- [ ] GitHub Issues mined: Reviewed product's GitHub Issues popular discussions
- [ ] Community hotspots identified: Identified and recorded feature points users care most about

## Target Audience Consistency Check (BLOCKING)

- [ ] Research boundary clearly defined: `00_question_decomposition.md` has clear population/geography/timeframe/level boundaries
- [ ] Every source has target audience annotated in `01_source_registry.md`
- [ ] Mismatched sources properly handled (excluded, annotated, or marked reference-only)
- [ ] No audience confusion in fact cards: Every fact has target audience consistent with research boundary
- [ ] No audience confusion in the report: Policies/research/data cited have consistent target audiences

## Source Verifiability

- [ ] All cited links are publicly accessible (annotate `[login required]` if not)
- [ ] Citations include exact section/page/timestamp for long documents
- [ ] Cited facts have corresponding statements in the original text (no over-interpretation)
- [ ] Source publication/update dates annotated; technical docs include version numbers
- [ ] Unverifiable information annotated `[limited source]` and not sole support for core conclusions
