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Keep document analysis traceable and check figures, exceptions and conclusions in the originals.
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A document summary should preserve the qualifications that matter to a decision. Good wording cannot compensate for a misread table or an omitted exception.
Use a clearly identified authorised corpus. Distinguish quotation, paraphrase and interpretation, and compare important points with the original files.
Examples to adapt
Return to the table, its units and footnotes before asking for a correction.
Explain why that exception affects the decision and request its restoration.
Follow the method
- 1Prepare the corpus
Remove unnecessary documents and unrelated confidential details. Name each file clearly and keep its edition or date.
- 2Request a traceable reading
Ask for the section or passage supporting key points. Have the answer distinguish a quotation from an interpretation.
- 3Inspect a targeted sample
Check numbers, units, table headings, exceptions and conclusions. Do more than a stylistic reread.
- 4Revise the summary
Remove unsupported statements and identify missing documents. Retain the references with the final text.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus | Edition and authorised files | Name and retain the originals |
| Traceability | Passage behind each conclusion | Request a location |
| Numbers | Units, headings and footnotes | Check in the document |
| Limits | Missing files or unresolved ambiguity | State them explicitly |
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What to check
Keep original files available for comparison.
Do not treat extracted text as infallible.
Match the summary length to the decision.
Common questions
Should I always request a very short summary?
Choose a useful length that retains exceptions and evidence.
How should I correct a mistake?
Show the exact passage, request a limited correction and verify the revised result.
Sources and documentation
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