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Method note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: use “Identify population, design, comparator, outcome…” as a row heading in a prop...

Link the publisher notice beside the citation, record its date and reassess claims that relied on the paper. Do not leave the historical citation look...

Case 19 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together Limit of the answer in “Data provenance: keep source, transformation and ou...

Case 12 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation Clarification for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation”: the point...

Clarification for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: the point beginning “Link the publisher notice beside the citation, record i...

Case 44 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion · source wording exercise Method note for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-met...

Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...

Method note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: use “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable records…” as a row he...

Case 48 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation · source wording exercise Summary draft for “A literature note that separates h...

Case 11 — An evidence table with room for negative findings Correction note for “An evidence table with room for negative findings”: retain the wordin...

Case 13 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together A table has been copied into a new format without its source or transformat...

Case 5 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Describe the measurement, population or model, units and uncertainty shown. Inter...