Compare sources on a question in one table

Lines up what several sources say about one question, how strong each one’s evidence is, and where they disagree.

Prompt, 2 blanks to fill
Compare what these sources say about: {{QUESTION}}

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Make a table with columns: Source, Main claim, Evidence it gives, Strength of evidence (strong, moderate, weak), Notes.

Then write:
1. Where the sources agree.
2. Where they disagree, and the most likely reason (different data, dates, definitions or incentives).
3. What a careful reader should conclude, in 3 sentences.
4. What evidence is missing.

Use only the sources provided. Quote exact phrases for key claims. If a source does not address the question, say so.

Example output

| Source | Claim | Evidence | Strength | | WHO 2025 report | 7 to 9 hours | meta-analysis, 40 studies | strong | | Blog post | 6 hours is enough | personal experience | weak | Agreement: 7+ hours for adults. Disagreement: whether naps count.

How to use

Paste the text of each source with its name and date, or use a search-enabled model and ask it to fetch them first. Check the quoted phrases against the originals for anything you plan to repeat.

Why it works

A table makes disagreements visible at a glance. Rating evidence strength separately from the claim teaches you, and the model, to weigh sources instead of counting them.

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