Professional guide

Evidence Before Narrative

A coherent story is not a substitute for a supported finding.

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Narratives can make weak evidence sound stronger than it is.

Research should record support, contradiction and uncertainty before drafting the story.

The final wording should remain proportionate to the evidence.

A human reviewer should be able to see why the conclusion is justified.

Why this matters

This is why Aperture separates research readiness from final document production.

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