Writing a Current Understanding

A strong current-understanding object should be readable without hiding its dependencies.

It should:

• answer the active question as directly as the evidence permits;
• distinguish observation from inference;
• cite supporting reasoning and evidence objects;
• state important conflicts and limitations;
• avoid universal claims outside the investigated scope;
• identify open questions;
• record the understanding it supersedes.

The writing should be clear enough to guide action and cautious enough to remain honest.