Citation Map

Use citation_map.xlsx to map each claim to a specific source (CSV is a raw export). Recommended fields:

  • Citation_ID: unique id (e.g., MDC-0001)
  • Claim: short statement of the claim
  • Source_Path: full path to the source file
  • Source_Type: excel, pdf, report, dataset, etc.
  • Sheet: Excel sheet name (if applicable)
  • Cell_or_Range: Excel cell or range (if applicable)
  • Notes: brief context
  • Verified_By: initials/name
  • Verified_On: YYYY-MM-DD Additional fields in the Excel version:
  • Suggested_Source: heuristic suggestion to speed up linking
  • Suggested_Sheet: optional sheet hint
  • Status: draft, verified, or needs_source