1. Define the decision
The brief names the reader, question, intended use, differentiation, required reviewer, and next action. One indexable route serves one clear intent.
2. Build the source pack
Primary regulators, official provider documentation, event organizers, direct interviews, public records, and directly collected data take precedence over summaries.
3. Classify each claim
Supplier claims are marked provider-supplied, public-source verified, independently verified, disputed, or unverified. Unknowns remain unknown.
4. Compare against a buyer scenario
Comparison pages state inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria, evidence date, trade-offs, commercial relationships, and when an option is not a fit. GEN does not publish unsupported ratings.
5. Record freshness
Pages show the evidence-check date and next review. A build timestamp does not become a material update date.
6. Disclose influence
Wizards' operating relationship, house campaigns, sponsors, referrals, and provider-supplied evidence are visible where they affect interpretation.