Source Comparison Worksheet
Download a lightweight CSV for comparing who reported what, based on which evidence.
What this tool is for
Context changes what a headline means.
How to use it
The worksheet is designed for stories where several outlets appear to disagree. Put each source on its own row, mark whether it is original reporting or republication, list the named evidence, and note whether another source reaches the same fact through a separate channel.
What it does not prove
A spreadsheet cannot rank truth automatically. Its value is structural: it exposes when five headlines all depend on one press release, when a later article adds a new document, and when a correction breaks a citation chain you were relying on.
When to escalate
Use the worksheet when a story will matter tomorrow as well as today. A saved evidence table is particularly useful for legal disputes, elections, company announcements and evolving incidents where article text or headlines may be updated.