BMAD-METHOD/bmad-core/tasks/cite-sources.md

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cite-sources

Ensure proper source attribution for all data and claims in analysis.

Citation Requirements

Data Citations

For every quantitative claim, include:

  • Source: File name and line number (e.g., market-sizes.csv:line 3)
  • Date: When data was collected/published
  • Context: Methodology or scope limitations

Format Examples

Market Size: $7.8B (Source: market-sizes.csv:line 2, Grand View Research 2023)
Growth Rate: 24.3% CAGR (Source: market-sizes.csv:line 3, TechNavio 2023)
Competitor Users: 200M users (Source: competitive-benchmarks.csv:line 2, Atlassian public filings)

Web Sources

When referencing external information:

  • Include full URL when possible
  • Note access date
  • Specify page section if applicable

Internal BMAD Sources

  • Template usage: "Using prd-tmpl.yaml framework"
  • Task reference: "Following create-doc.md methodology"
  • Data file: "Analysis based on bmad-kb.md section 2.3"

Validation Checklist

  • Every statistic has source attribution
  • File references include line numbers
  • External sources include dates
  • Claims are traceable to evidence
  • Sources are credible and recent

Implementation

Add citations as you work, not as an afterthought. Use this format consistently throughout all analysis deliverables.