Methodology
Principles of research, standards of verification, approaches to analysis
Research Methodology
Principles of Work
Thoroughness of Verification
Every factual claim is checked against primary sources. Accuracy matters more than speed.
Verification of Sources
- Tier 1 sources: primary sources, archival documents, original texts
- Tier 2 sources: academic studies, peer-reviewed publications
- OSINT verification: independent verification of facts through open sources
Independent Review
Each chapter passes through a check by independent reviewers, who actively look for errors, contradictions, and weak points in the argument.
Citation Standards
Academic Requirements
We follow strict academic standards of citation with full attribution of sources.
Copyright
We observe all copyright requirements when quoting. Volume limits:
- Contemporary works: up to 300 words of prose, up to 3 lines of poetry
- Public Domain (author deceased more than 70 years): no limits
- Translations: with the translator identified, or marked «translation by the author»
Technical Standards
Accessibility
Compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA — web accessibility for people with disabilities.
Performance
Load time under 2 seconds, mobile adaptation, image optimization.
Security
HTTPS, Content Security Policy, secure headers.
Editorial Process
Stages of the Work
- Research — gathering material, primary analysis
- Writing — drafting the chapter
- Verification — checking facts and sources
- Independent review — searching for errors with independent reviewers
- Editing — final revision and polish
- Publication — placement on the site
Status System
- Draft: work in progress
- Unverified: written, but facts not yet checked
- Partially verified: key facts checked
- Verified: full verification complete