# Claim–Evidence Map Template

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# Claim–Evidence Map

## Manuscript: [Title]
## Date: [Date]

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| Claim ID | Claim (atomic) | Claim type (background/method/result/interpretation) | Evidence (data/analysis/quote) | Citation(s) | Location in manuscript | Confidence | Action |
|---------:|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------|------------------------|------------|--------|
| 1 | | | | | Section X, ¶Y | H/M/L | Keep / Hedge / Remove |
| 2 | | | | | | | |

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## Integrity Checks

- [ ] RQs/hypotheses stated in Intro match what is tested in Methods/Results
- [ ] Results statements do not leak interpretation beyond evidence
- [ ] Limitations address main threats (not cosmetic)
- [ ] Every figure/table is referenced and explained

