How to Cite Verithos

Question 1

When should I cite Verithos in my research?

Accepted Answer

Citation or disclosure is generally appropriate when AI-assisted coding or theme suggestions informed your analytical process, AI-assisted cross-transcript synthesis was used to identify patterns, AI-generated analytical summaries contributed to your interpretation, or Verithos-generated outputs are included in appendices or supplementary materials.

Question 2

When may I not need to cite Verithos?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure may not be necessary when use was limited to file organization or project management, the tool was used only for export formatting or document preparation, or no AI-assisted analytical suggestions informed your interpretation.

Question 3

What disclosure language should I use for a thesis or dissertation?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data analysis was supported by Verithos, an AI-assisted research platform. The tool provided initial coding suggestions and cross-transcript synthesis, which the researcher reviewed, refined, and interpreted. All analytical decisions, theme development, and conclusions remain the sole responsibility of the author.

Question 4

How should I describe Verithos in a methodology section?

Accepted Answer

Data analysis was supported by Verithos, an AI-assisted qualitative research tool. Verithos provided initial coding suggestions based on the transcript content, which the researcher reviewed and refined. Each theme identified by the tool was linked to supporting excerpts, allowing systematic verification. The researcher retained full responsibility for accepting, modifying, or rejecting AI-generated suggestions, and for all interpretive decisions.