I – The identification of a new idea, premise, or antecedent or the revision of an existing idea, premise or antecedent.

II – Review, then accept or reject the need to add or revise a given idea, premise or antecedent.

III – Once accepted focus or refine given idea, premise or antecedent.

IV – Test the refined ideas, premises, and antecedents for logical consistency and coherence.

V – Develop or revise narratives that arise from the accepted ideas, premises, or antecedents.

VI – Test the resulting narratives for logical consistency and coherence.

VII – Repeat above as necessary.

VIII – Render the results in clear, concise, and accessible language.