Keep these fields in the source log
- Question and conclusion criterion
- URL, author, date and working copy
- Fact, interpretation and justified confidence level
Public research resources · FR / EN
Method, documentation and learning · OSINT
How can a file be produced that another reader can verify ? Practical method, external tools, source log and interpretation limits.
External services · no results hosted here · queries sent only when you click a provider link.
How can a file be produced that another reader can verify ?
- Define a question, scope, deadline and stopping rule before choosing tools.
- Keep a source log distinguishing original, republication, commentary and hypothesis.
- Test an alternative hypothesis and look for contradictions.
- Present established facts, unknowns, limitations and the next action with accessible references.
What the method cannot establish alone
More tools do not make sources independent. A useful file prioritises relevant evidence and wording proportionate to uncertainty.
External tools for this pathway
Editorial selection of external services and resources, described using their portals or documentation. References reviewed on 3 October 2026; availability, prices, quotas and interface languages can change. Subscriptions and paid features were not tested.
3 catalogue entries
Bellingcat Toolkit ↗
Choose tools by category and consult their usage guides.
Limit: A tool description authorises neither intrusive collection nor automatic conclusions.
Verification Handbook ↗
Study digital content verification methods and editorial examples.
Limit: Some cited interfaces may have changed; retain the corroboration principle.
Zotero ↗
Organise references, documents, notes and citations in a research library.
Limit: A saved reference is not verified; distinguish metadata, copy and commentary.
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These downloads contain tool descriptions and links, not provider search results. Retain limitations, references and review dates when reusing the catalogue.
Continue with the site’s detailed guides and data
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Questions about tools and external searches
Where are search results displayed?
On the selected provider’s website, in a new tab. IIS does not retrieve, host or display investigation results. Directory filters only filter the editorial catalogue.
Is the typed query stored?
The launchpad builds links inside your browser, without sending the query to IIS or storing it in browser storage. Clicking a prepared link sends the query to the named provider, under its own rules.
Are all tools free and available in every language?
No. Access may require an account, subscription, software or quota. The catalogue is available in French and English; providers set their interface languages, coverage and conditions.
Does no result prove that a fact is false?
No. Index coverage, spelling, language, access limits and capture dates can explain a missing result. Record what was searched and what remains unknown.