DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite
U.S. Geological Survey — Discipline
usgs.gov · Government
Citation Discipline measures how rigorously a source backs each factual claim with verifiable evidence. High-Discipline sources cite primary evidence inline; low-Discipline sources opine without sourcing.
A+·95
A+ · 95
Peer-reviewed publications + methodology disclosed; long-standing scientific reputation.
What drives this Discipline score
- USGS Publications WarehouseFull-text peer-reviewed reports archive.
Global rank
#25 of 130
By Discipline across all SourceScore sources
In-category rank
#11 of 30
Among government sources
Vs. averages
Cat. mean: 94
Global mean: 85
Global mean: 85
+1 above category