Below is a detailed and structured SayPro Research Validation Worksheet, designed to help SayPro teams systematically verify, cross-check, and assess the quality and credibility of collected research items or insights.

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✅ SayPro Research Validation Worksheet

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1. Project / Initiative Name:

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2. Date of Validation:

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3. Validated By:

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4. Topic / Research Focus:

E.g., Barriers to Rural Digital Education, Trends in Urban Employment, Policy Impact on Entrepreneurship
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5. Validation Table

Item #	Original Entry / Insight	Source Used for Validation	Source Type (e.g., Report, Journal, Website)	Validated? (✔/✖)	Comments / Notes
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6. Validation Criteria Checklist (for each item):

Criteria	Yes / No
Is the information factually accurate?
Is the source reputable and traceable?
Is the data current (within the last 3 years)?
Is the information relevant to SayPro’s scope?
Has duplication been ruled out?

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7. Summary of Findings:

• Total Items Reviewed: _______
• Validated Items: _______
• Rejected / Flagged for Follow-up: _______

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8. Notes and Recommendations:

List any recurring issues (e.g., unreliable sources, thematic gaps), validation limitations, or further research needs.

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9. Next Steps:

• Flagged items submitted for deeper research
• Final list updated in SayPro Item Compilation Form
• Shared with team via SayPro Docs Hub
• Submitted to SayPro Submission Center

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