The Fact Checker Assistant helps content teams publish with confidence. It scans your content, identifies verifiable claims, and checks those claims against credible sources—returning clear recommendations backed by evidence. Instead of relying on gut feel or last‑minute spot checks, your team gets a repeatable, auditable process for content accuracy.
Why fact‑checking matters for content teams
Credibility is a growth lever. Search engines reward content that demonstrates expertise and trust, and readers share content they can rely on. A consistent fact‑checking workflow:
Reduces the risk of publishing inaccuracies that erode brand trust.
Improves your E‑E‑A‑T signals with citations and transparent methodology.
Speeds reviews by turning subjective debates into objective, source‑backed decisions.
When it runs
Trigger: paste a URL, Google Doc, or text excerpt to start a fact check.
Once you provide the source, the agent fetches the content and begins analysis automatically—no prompts or manual setup required.
What the Fact Checker Assistant does
The agent turns raw text into a structured, source‑backed assessment:
Fetches your content (URL, Doc, or pasted text) and prepares it for analysis.
Extracts and classifies verifiable claims—statements that can be proven or disproven.
Researches and cross‑references each claim against trusted sources.
Assesses credibility across eight dimensions and flags gaps or weak areas.
Produces a report with a RECEIPTS Score (1–10) and a recommendation per claim: Keep, Revise, or Remove.
Results appear in clean, scannable tables and can be auto‑compiled into a shareable Google Doc for collaboration.
How the RECEIPTS Score works
Each claim receives a numerical score summarizing the strength of the evidence behind it. Scores reflect multiple credibility factors—such as corroboration across independent sources, recency, and clarity in attribution—and are paired with an actionable recommendation:
Keep: strong evidence and clear attribution.
Revise: the claim is directionally correct but needs clarification, scope, or a citation.
Remove: insufficient evidence or contradicting sources.
This combination of score plus recommendation shortens editorial debates and ensures changes are targeted where they matter most.
How it works behind the scenes
After you submit a link or text, the assistant fetches the content and isolates verifiable statements. For each, it searches for corroborating sources and evaluates credibility across multiple dimensions. It then compiles its findings into a unified report, including citations, scores, and editorial guidance you can act on immediately.
What you’ll see in Relato
You’ll get a structured report—either inline in your workflow or as a neatly formatted Google Doc—that includes:
A claims table with sources, RECEIPTS Scores, and Keep/Revise/Remove recommendations.
Notes on missing citations or ambiguous phrasing.
Clear next steps so editors can finalize changes quickly.
Best practices for accuracy and SEO
Well‑structured, well‑sourced content performs better—for readers and search engines alike. To get the most from the Fact Checker Assistant:
Start with high‑intent pieces: long‑form articles, product pages, and thought leadership.
Add your working sources: include links you referenced during drafting to reduce false positives.
Tighten weak claims: lower scores often indicate vague wording—narrow scope or cite a specific source.
Preserve your receipts: record final citations in your asset library or project notes for future updates.
Troubleshooting
No claims detected
The text may be descriptive or opinion‑based. Run the tool on a more specific excerpt or add concrete statements.
Missing or paywalled sources
If a key source is restricted, provide an alternative public link or paste the relevant excerpt with proper citation.
Recommendations feel strict
Treat Revise as guidance to clarify, scope, or cite more precisely. The goal is accuracy without sacrificing your voice.
FAQ
What is the RECEIPTS Score?
A 1–10 score indicating the strength of a claim’s supporting evidence across multiple credibility factors. RECEIPTS is a framework developed by Relato that can be used to fight content decay, or as an input to agentic workflows.
Does the agent change my content?
No. It analyzes and recommends. You decide whether to keep, revise, or remove claims.
Can I export the results?
Yes. You can view results in tables or generate a shareable Google Doc for collaborative edits.
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