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Reader check for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: distinguish the discussion point “Publication status is useful context but is not itself...
Case 20 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Clarification for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”:...
Case 26 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Reading an abstract without skipping the ...
Case 38 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Do not...
Case 9 — An evidence table with room for negative findings Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations...
The index should list supplied evidence and missing evidence separately. Use method-specific wording rather than a blanket verified or safe label.
Case 41 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources · source wording exercise Correction note for “Reference management: disting...
Case 23 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? Summary draft for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a...
Case 3 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible Method note for “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible”: use “State whe...
Case 21 — An evidence table with room for negative findings Clarification for “An evidence table with room for negative findings”: the point beginning...
Clarification for “A correction log for an archive article”: the point beginning “Identify the original error and the corrected text, date…” belongs t...
Case 24 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Limit of the answer in “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: “Identify popula...
Use separate entries for the internal transcription correction and the publisher notice. They have different sources and may affect different claims.
Case 1 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive A cited article now has an editorial notice. How should the archive respond? Exercise RE...