Practical guide
How to build a source-linked brief
Place descriptive links beside the supported claim and retain a complete source section. Use canonical originals, distinguish primary evidence from commentary, and make the list of what Scottie read available.[1][2]
Why this gets difficult
A source-linked brief can still be hard to trust when links are vague, repeated at the bottom, or detached from the specific claim they are meant to support.[1][2]
A practical way through
- Resolve canonical URLs and source identity before drafting the brief.[1][2]
- Map each factual field or claim to one or more source records you checked.[1][2]
- Render concise inline references plus a collapsed evidence section with titles.[1][2]
- Check every URL, anchor, and citation path before publication.[1][2]
An example
The situation: A brief states a rule change and price change, then lists five undifferentiated sources at the bottom.[1][2]
What changes: The rule claim links to the official notice, the price links to the first-party pricing page, and interpretation links to its named author.[1][2]
What you get: The reader can verify the exact statement without guessing which source was intended.[1][2]
What to watch for
Sources worth keeping
How Scottie helps
Scottie attaches links from the sources it read, keeps the full reading list available, and presents the concise edition without exposing private system details.[3]