We build each guide on primary and official sources, such as government agencies, universities and recognized organizations, and we open every link before it is published to confirm it works and supports the claim. We do not invent figures, quotes or experts. This page explains how sources are chosen and checked for the guides on Almawadahit.com, and how to report anything that needs correcting.
Key Takeaways
- Official, academic and primary sources come first.
- Every external link is opened and checked before publication.
- No statistics, quotes, prices or experts are invented.
- Readers can report errors through the contact page.
The Types of Sources We Prefer
Not all sources carry the same weight. When a guide states a rule, a date or a figure, we look for the organization closest to the information.
- Government agencies: for rules and official guidance, such as airport screening, tax records or product labeling.
- Universities and extension services: for study methods, gardening and other practical research.
- Recognized organizations: safety and standards bodies with public guidance.
- Primary documents: the original report, rule or publication rather than a summary of it.
Sources We Avoid
We do not use shops, product pages or competitors as evidence for a claim, because their main purpose is to sell. We also avoid anonymous pages, content farms and articles that repeat a figure without saying where it came from. If a claim can only be supported by a weak source, we leave it out or describe it with care.
How Each Source Is Checked
Before a guide is published, every external link goes through the same checks.
| Check | What we look for |
| The page loads | The link opens and returns a working page, not an error |
| It is on topic | The page actually covers the claim it is linked to |
| It is current | The information is still the official version where rules change |
| It is authoritative | The publisher is the agency, university or body responsible for the information |
| It is non-commercial | The page informs rather than sells |
Links to outside sources open in a new tab, placed next to the claim they support, so readers can check a fact without losing their place.
No Invented Facts
Our writing rules are simple: no made-up statistics, studies, quotes, prices or experts. When a number appears in a guide, it comes from a named source. When we cannot find reliable data, we explain the principle instead of guessing at a figure. That is also why many guides suggest checking the official source for current fees or deadlines rather than printing a number that may change.
Readers who want to apply the same thinking to other websites can use the guide How to Evaluate Information as a starting point.
Evergreen Writing and Updates
Principles Over Headlines
Most guides explain how something works, such as reading a label or planning a budget, rather than reporting news. Principles change slowly, so the guides stay useful for longer.
Reviewing Time-Sensitive Details
Rules, limits and official pages do change. When a linked source moves or updates its guidance, the guide is reviewed and the link or wording is corrected.
Health, Money and Safety Topics
Some topics need extra care. Health-related guides carry a note that they are general information, not medical advice, and cite public health sources. Money and tax guides point readers to official agencies and suggest professional advice for complex situations. The aim on Almawadahit.com is to help readers understand a topic and know where to find the authoritative answer.
How to Report an Error
If you spot a broken link, an outdated rule or anything that looks wrong, use the contact page. Include the page address and a short note about the problem. Reports are reviewed by the Editorial Team, and confirmed errors are corrected.
The Questions We Ask About Every Source
Librarians use simple criteria to judge sources, and we apply the same thinking. The UC Berkeley Library guide to evaluating resources lists questions about authority, purpose, publication, relevance, date and documentation. In practice, before a source is used, we ask:
- Who created this, and are they responsible for the information?
- Why does the page exist: to inform, or to sell?
- When was it published or last updated?
- Does it support the exact claim in our guide?
A source that fails these questions is not used, even if it ranks well in search results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Do Guides Link to Government Websites?
Government agencies are often the original source for rules and official guidance, such as airport screening limits, tax record periods or labeling requirements. Linking to them lets readers confirm the details directly and see the current version, which is more reliable than repeating a figure from a secondary website that may be out of date.
Do You Accept Paid Links or Sponsored Sources?
Sources are chosen because they support a claim with reliable information, not because of payment. Shops, product pages and competitors are not used as evidence. If a guide ever includes a commercial relationship, it should be clearly disclosed so readers can judge the content for themselves.
What Happens When a Source Changes?
When an official page moves or updates its guidance, the guide that links to it is reviewed. The link is replaced with the current page and any affected wording is corrected. Readers who notice a broken or outdated link can speed this up by reporting it through the contact page.
Do Guides Use Wikipedia as a Source?
Wikipedia can be a useful starting point for background reading, but our guides aim to link to the original sources behind a claim, such as a government agency, a university or the organization responsible for the information. Primary sources are easier to verify and less likely to change without notice than a summary.
Summary
Every guide rests on official, academic or primary sources, each link is opened and checked before publication, and no facts are invented. Errors can be reported at any time. Read more about our approach and our latest guides on Almawadahit.com.
Keep reading: see more guides in Blog or browse Education. Related: How to Get the Most Out of Our Guides and Retrieval Practice and Spaced Repetition.
