Evidence Ladder for Shared Notes

Create a simple evidence ladder that distinguishes raw observation, cited research, verified numbers, and tested experience inside a note. It connects to Citation Confidence Badges, Publish Readiness Coach, shared-memory-index.

Working moves

• Label each note section with the strongest evidence it currently contains instead of giving the whole note one vague trust score.
• Make it obvious when an argument is still mostly anecdotal so collaborators know where to add proof next.
• Use the ladder to shape publishing decisions rather than punish early drafts that are still exploratory.

Why it matters

This creates a bridge between rough collaboration and credible public writing without pretending that all ideas start fully sourced.