Purpose
To establish a working rule that helps determine when a document is ready and prevents endless revisions.
Priority Levels
1) Completeness of Meaning (Critical Level)
A document is not ready until this level has been satisfied.
Criteria:
– all key facts are stated;
– significant events are reflected;
– evidence is mentioned;
– contradictions are documented;
– a causal chain has been constructed.
Check:
Is there anything important that has not been said?
If yes, continue working.
2) Logical Coherence (Construction)
Check whether the text withstands a sequential reading.
Criteria:
– there are no logical gaps;
– there are no internal contradictions;
– the arguments are connected;
– it is clear what the conclusion follows from.
Check:
Does the logic break down when the text is read in sequence?
3) Structural Clarity
This is a level of improvement, not a mandatory condition of readiness.
This includes:
– separating facts from conclusions;
– ordering the sections;
– avoiding premature transitions;
– a modular presentation.
Check:
Can the structure be made cleaner without changing the meaning?
If yes, this is an optional refinement.
4) Style
This is also a level of improvement.
This includes:
– phrasing;
– repetitions;
– readability and concision;
– how “polished” the text is.
Check:
Will the text become more pleasant to read?
Key Stopping Rule
A document is considered ready when:
– level 1 (completeness of meaning) has been satisfied;
– level 2 (logical coherence) has been satisfied.
Levels 3–4 are areas for optional improvements.
Additional Rule
If an edit does not add new meaning, it is not a reason to postpone submitting the document.
Short Checklist
- Has everything important been said?
- Does the logic hold together?
If both answers are “yes,” submit the text; everything else can be improved afterward.
