1.3 KiB
1.3 KiB
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.