Set expectations before research starts
State what decision the answer should support, who will read it, and which sources are appropriate. Ask the agent to connect each important claim to evidence that directly supports it. This makes the work reviewable and discourages broad statements that sound authoritative but cannot be checked.
For time-sensitive questions, specify the period that matters and ask for source publication or update dates. For comparisons, define the criteria in advance. Clear scope helps the agent focus on evidence that could change the reader's decision.
Review evidence in the final answer
Check that each cited source supports the nearby claim rather than merely mentioning the same subject. Prefer direct documentation or records to summaries that repeat another source. If evidence conflicts, the answer should describe the disagreement and explain which source is more relevant.
Keep assumptions visible and identify gaps that could change the conclusion. A useful answer can be confident about verified facts while naming uncertainty. Before sharing it, confirm links work, dates are appropriate, and the conclusion follows from evidence rather than an unstated assumption.