R0002/2026-03-13/C012 — Self-Audit¶
Summary¶
| Domain | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eligibility criteria | Low risk |
| Search comprehensiveness | Low risk |
| Evaluation consistency | Low risk |
| Synthesis fairness | Low risk |
Overall risk of bias: Low
Detail¶
Eligibility Criteria¶
Rating: Low risk
Sources were included if they directly addressed the Wardle-Derakhshan taxonomy, its publication details, categories, or distinguishing framework. No borderline decisions were required — sources either address the taxonomy or they do not. Primary publications and authoritative secondary analyses were prioritized.
Search Comprehensiveness¶
Rating: Low risk
Three searches conducted: initial broad publication search (S01), targeted distinction-basis verification (S02), and deep two-dimensions verification (S03). The critical finding (two-dimensional framework) was surfaced in the initial search and independently confirmed by targeted follow-up. Multiple independent sources across sectors (government repository, academic database, educational site, author organization, university center) converge on the same findings.
Evaluation Consistency¶
Rating: Low risk
All sources evaluated using the same scorecard dimensions. The First Draft News source — which is author-adjacent — was flagged with COI concerns and rated Medium reliability, while independent sources received High reliability. No differential treatment of confirming vs nuancing evidence.
Synthesis Fairness¶
Rating: Low risk
The synthesis clearly distinguishes between the confirmed factual core (authors, year, publisher, categories) and the oversimplified characterization (basis is intent to harm alone). The claim is not simply marked "wrong" — it is marked as confirmed with clarification needed. The two-dimensional structure is presented as a refinement, not a refutation.
Flags¶
No flags raised.