What Supports This Conclusion?
Strong researchers know that a reasonable explanation is not the same thing as a verified conclusion.
Pause & Consider
What information supports the conclusion you are considering?
Strong researchers do not mistake a possible explanation for a verified answer. Before reporting a conclusion, they identify the records, documents, or facts that support it and look for important questions that still need to be answered. A conclusion becomes stronger when it is supported by evidence—not when it simply seems likely.