Claim Research Assistant
Turn a headline into editable searches and a plan for finding evidence.
Instructions & full tool pageIndependent research tools
realrawnews: Research Tools & realrawnews.com Guide
Research a headline, compare sources and organize evidence before you share. Explore our independent guide to realrawnews.com and practical tools from RealRawNews.org.
Free to useNo account neededBrowser-based tools
YOUR RESEARCH WORKFLOWA clearer next step
Context before conclusions.
Choose your next research step. Completion measures progress, not whether a claim is true.
0 / 3 steps completedA workflow, not a verdict
Two domains. A clear distinction.
Understand the difference You are visiting realrawnews.org, an independent website unaffiliated with realrawnews.com.
START HERE / THE RESEARCH DESK
Start with a claim.
Build editable searches to trace a headline, look for original records and seek contrary evidence. You choose which searches to open.
01 / THE TOOLKIT
Free realrawnews Research Tools
Simple tools for careful research. Choose where to start.
Source Comparison
Compare dates, authors, source types and evidence across four reports.
Instructions & full tool pageEvidence Notebook
Save, edit and export claims, sources and open research questions.
Instructions & full tool pageURL & Domain Inspector
Inspect the hostname, protocol and structure of a pasted web address.
Instructions & full tool pageHeadline Language Analyzer
Highlight observable writing patterns without assigning a truth score.
Instructions & full tool pageWord Count & Reading Time
Count words and estimate reading time at your chosen reading speed.
Instructions & full tool pageVerification Checklist
Edit and print a checklist for articles, screenshots and video research.
Instructions & full tool pageYour Saved Tools
Keep favorite tools close, with preferences saved in this browser.
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02 / A SIMPLE METHOD
How to Research a Viral News Claim
A little context can change the whole story.
01
Identify the claim
Separate what can be checked from opinion, prediction and speculation.
02
Trace the evidence
Look for original records. Check dates, authors and the full context.
03
Compare and record
Seek supporting and contradicting evidence. Record what remains uncertain.
03 / UNDERSTAND THE SOURCE
What Is realrawnews.com?
The separate .com publisher includes a satire disclaimer. Independent fact-checking has documented fabricated reporting.
RealRawNews.org provides an independent research toolkit and educational guidance. Similar names do not establish an affiliation.
A QUICK DOMAIN GUIDENames matter.
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realrawnews.org and realrawnews.com: Understanding the Difference
You are using the independent .org website. Our tools help organize research and evidence.
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realrawnews.com
A separate third-party publisher. Read its own disclaimer and dated independent reporting before assessing individual claims.
04 / PRACTICAL READING
Research guides
Original guidance for careful source research.
Research guides will appear here as they are published. Explore the toolkit and research method above in the meantime.
05 / GOOD TO KNOW
Clear tools. Clear expectations.
Research support, with you in control.
What does RealRawNews.org provide?
Free research-planning tools, source comparison, saved notes and educational guidance.
Is this website affiliated with realrawnews.com?
No. RealRawNews.org is an independent website; realrawnews.com is a separate third-party publisher.
Does completing a checklist prove a claim is true?
No. Completion measures research steps, not factual accuracy. The tools do not certify claims.
Are these research tools free?
Yes. Core tools need no account, payment details or paid APIs.
Where are my saved notes stored?
In this browser’s local storage when available. They are not encrypted or synced to an account. Export important notes and avoid sensitive information.
How can I report an error?
Use the website’s published Contact page when available. Include the affected URL and supporting evidence.