Proofpoint Systems

Article summary

Proofpoint Systems, Inc. is a provider of software, systems, and programs that support individual and organizational performance. Based in Silicon Valley (Los Altos, California) and founded in 2003 by Jim Hill, Proofpoint Systems developed the first browser-based performance analysis software systems. Proofpoint Systems has research and development facilities in Denver, Colorado, as well as sales offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, D.C.

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of foundation: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. publication date: 2007-10-25 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of foundation is "2003". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "2003". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of foundation is "2003". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the publication date is "2007-10-25". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1357136641