Landrace.Wiki:Weasel
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A weasel word is a vague or unattributed phrase that gives a claim the appearance of authority without naming a source. Common forms:
- aggregate attribution: "some scholars", "many growers", "experts agree"
- passive framing: "is considered to be", "is widely believed to be"
- numerical vagueness used to imply consensus: "a number of studies", "a growing body of work"
The wiki's editorial standard is direct, attributed claims. Either name the source or remove the framing.
Why this matters
Landrace documentation often draws on a small literature where individual authors disagree. Aggregate framings flatten that disagreement and project a consensus that does not exist. Naming the source preserves the actual structure of the evidence and lets readers weigh it.
How to resolve a tag
- Attribute and cite. Replace the vague phrase with a named source: "Chouvy argues...", "Martin reports...", "Casañas et al. find...".
- Cite the aggregate claim itself. If a review article or survey actually makes the aggregate claim, cite it directly.
- Remove. If no specific source supports the framing, remove the claim.
Removing the {{Weasel}} tag without addressing the framing does not count as resolution.