Every research question is a little different.
Some questions can be resolved with a focused review of readily available evidence. Others require claims to be tested across multiple sources, historical records to be reconstructed, conflicting information to be reconciled, or important gaps to be identified.
Infosourceful uses fixed project pricing, so you’ll know the scope, deliverable, expected turnaround, and total price before any work begins.
Research starts at $125
Focused research projects start at $125.
A smaller project may involve a bounded question, an initial verification task, or a preliminary review of the available evidence.
Larger or more complex assignments are priced according to the work required to establish the factual picture responsibly within the agreed scope.
What affects the price?
Project pricing may vary based on:
- the complexity of the question
- the number of claims or issues that need to be examined
- the depth of verification required
- the number and type of relevant source environments
- whether historical or archived information is needed
- whether timelines, relationships, or conflicting evidence need to be reconstructed
- source and record availability
- the requested turnaround
- paid records, databases, or document retrieval
- travel or in-person records research when appropriate
Known third-party costs are included in the quote whenever practical.
Fixed pricing, clear scope
Before research begins, you’ll receive a written scope and fixed project price.
The scope will describe what is being researched, the expected deliverable, important boundaries or exclusions, and the expected turnaround.
If the research reveals a material need to expand the inquiry or incur an unexpected external cost, we’ll discuss it with you before proceeding.
You won’t receive surprise hourly charges or unexpected add-ons after the work is underway.
When a small project becomes a larger one
Sometimes an initial review answers the question.
Other times it reveals additional issues worth examining: a claim that cannot be independently verified, records that conflict, an unexpected relationship, a gap in the chronology, or evidence that suggests a broader inquiry may be useful.
If additional work appears warranted, we’ll explain what was found and propose a separate scope before proceeding.
You decide whether to continue.
Larger projects
More extensive engagements may involve multiple research questions, substantial evidence review, reconstruction of events or relationships, or work conducted over several stages.
These projects may use a deposit or milestone payment structure when appropriate.
Any payment arrangement will be explained and agreed in writing before the project begins.
Have a question that needs a closer look?
If you’re trying to verify a claim, sort through conflicting information, or understand a complicated situation more clearly, start with the question.
We’ll take a look, let you know what can reasonably be researched, and suggest a scope that fits what you’re trying to learn.
