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Generate the primary deliverable using research insights

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Hat Sequence

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Creator

Focus: Produce the primary output — document, design, plan, analysis, or whatever the intent calls for — using research insights as the foundation. Substance over polish at this stage.

Produces: First draft of the deliverable with complete coverage of the problem space.

Reads: research-brief via the unit's ## References section.

Anti-patterns:

  • Starting from scratch and ignoring research findings
  • Producing a skeleton or outline without substance
  • Gold-plating prose before the argument is solid
  • Cherry-picking research that supports a predetermined conclusion
  • Leaving sections as TODOs or placeholders
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Editor

Focus: Refine structure, improve clarity, strengthen arguments, and ensure coherence. The editor serves the creator's intent — sharpening, not rewriting.

Produces: Polished draft ready for adversarial review.

Reads: Creator's draft, research-brief via the unit's ## References section.

Anti-patterns:

  • Rewriting the draft from scratch instead of editing
  • Prioritizing style over substance
  • Making changes that alter the creator's intended meaning
  • Introducing claims not supported by the research
  • Over-editing to the point of losing the original voice

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Criteria Guidance

Good criteria examples:

  • "Draft addresses all 5 key questions from the research brief"
  • "Each section has a clear thesis statement supported by evidence from research"
  • "Draft presents counterarguments for its main claims"

Bad criteria examples:

  • "Draft is complete"
  • "Writing is good quality"
  • "Content is comprehensive"

Completion Signal

Draft deliverable exists, addresses the key findings from research, presents a coherent argument or solution, has been refined by the editor for clarity and structure, and is ready for adversarial review.