Review Language

EVP / ITC Experimentation · 06

How to describe possible, plausible, unresolved, contaminated, explainable, and inconclusive findings without overstating claims.

EVP / ITC Experimentation Hub

ACS research notes and sticky notes workspace — Research notes are where interpretation becomes accountable: what was observed, what was ruled out, and what remains unknown.

Separate observationSay what is actually present in the file or image before saying what it might mean.

Name limitsUnresolved does not mean paranormal. Contaminated does not mean worthless. Inconclusive is an honest finding.

Write for reviewA good note lets someone else understand your reasoning without needing your belief system.

Lesson Reading

Observation Before Interpretation

A responsible report begins with what was observed: a voice-like sound at 02:14, a light shift in frame 318, a knock during a quiet period, or a pattern in water reflection. Interpretation comes after context.

Useful Finding Categories

Use categories such as explainable, likely explainable, contaminated, unresolved, possible candidate, review needed, and inconclusive. Reserve stronger language for cases with stronger controls and independent review.

Responsible Conclusions

The best EVP/ITC language is careful without being dismissive. It allows mystery to remain while protecting credibility: this candidate remains unexplained after the current review, but ordinary causes cannot be fully excluded.