Operational sequence
- Write the smallest observable claim.
- Record source, access, collection conditions, and confidence.
- Find physical, digital, documentary, or independent human corroboration.
- Test an alternative explanation with equal effort.
- Promote only the supported portion and leave the remainder unresolved.
Failure states
- Treating copied records as independent sources
- Using confidence as accuracy
- Assuming one anomaly proves the whole network
- Discarding all testimony after one error