Check a synthesis against its source material
Verify that a synthesis actually reflects what participants said.
What this prompt helps you do
A claim-by-claim verdict with the supporting extracts, the overstatements, and the unsupported inferences.
When to use it
A synthesis is being used for decisions and its fidelity to the raw data has been assumed.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Check for participant statements that contradict the theme; syntheses tend to smooth away disagreement.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.