Root evidence record
The main sourced fact used by one engine.
Editorial standard · Secondary 3
Clear words. Full meaning.
OnTheRice is written for a Singapore Secondary 3 reader, or about age 15. We simplify the language, not the facts, evidence, warnings or rules.
The promise
Clear language without weaker facts, missing warnings or reduced meaning.
Some market and technology terms must stay. When they appear, we explain them in plain English.
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Use one main idea in each sentence.
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Prefer common words and active voice.
- 03
Explain a technical term the first time it appears.
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Keep facts, opinions and unknowns separate.
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Show dates, numbers and source links clearly.
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Keep all risk warnings and limits.
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Never change a prediction after it is locked.
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Never turn an evidence score into a promise.
Plain-language guide
What the key terms mean.
Evidence reading
One useful point taken from that main fact.
Locked issue
A published issue that cannot be changed later.
Prediction contract
A prediction with fixed entry, exit and checking rules.
Invalidation
The event that proves a prediction wrong or stops entry.
Evidence score
A rating of source strength. It is not a chance of success.
Held pulse
No update is made because fresh proof is missing.
Release integrity
Whether this release follows all its stated rules.
Public rules
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