Claims and evidence are not automatically connected just because they appear in the same document. Readers must be able to trace which sentence depends on which table and source. For AI search readiness, shorten that trace before adding more keywords.
Identify claim sentences
Mark statements about performance, comparisons, causes, and forecasts. Separate descriptive text from claims that require verification, then state the audience and conditions for each claim. Recheck absolutes such as “best,” “always,” and “complete” against the evidence scope.
Put evidence as close as possible
After a claim, point to a table, footnote, source link, or evidence section. When one source supports several claims, specify the relevant portion for each. Use descriptive link text instead of an ambiguous “here.”
Trace secondary summaries to primary sources
If a news story or blog summary is cited, look for the original report, dataset, or official document. When the primary material is unavailable, disclose that limit and avoid strong quantitative claims. The quantitative performance figures shown on Feat AI Citation should likewise remain excluded until the original experiment material is reviewed.
Final checklist
- Does every verifiable claim include its conditions?
- Is an evidence location shown near the claim?
- Do tables include titles, units, periods, and sources?
- Can a secondary source be traced to a primary one?
- Are unavailable sources and limitations disclosed?
- Will claims and evidence be updated together?
This structure is first a method of editorial accountability, not a trick for search systems.