Research standards
Source Policy
How sources are selected, attributed, and separated from EpisodeBreakdown’s own analysis.On this page
01 — Preferred sources02 — Secondary reporting03 — Attribution04 — Analysis and predictionPreferred sources
Primary sources are preferred when available, including the work itself, official publisher or studio announcements, creator statements, verified release platforms, and direct interviews.
Secondary reporting
Reliable entertainment publications may be used for context or confirmation. A discovery source is not automatically proof of every claim, and important details should be checked against stronger evidence whenever possible.
Attribution
When an article record includes a source URL, the public page identifies that discovery source. Quoted, closely paraphrased, or externally reported information should be attributed in the article itself.
Analysis and prediction
EpisodeBreakdown’s interpretation, theory, and prediction should be distinguishable from confirmed facts. Predictions should not be written as settled outcomes.