Methodology
Below are the rules for choosing topics and working with data, along with the limits of the approach stated out loud.
Where topics and evidence come from
Topics come from questions readers actually ask, not from a list of popular queries. Conclusions rest on data whose owner and date can be named.
What the material does not replace
The texts explain how things generally work but do not account for particular circumstances. A decision with consequences needs a consultation with a qualified specialist.
Reviewing what is published
A piece is not rewritten for the sake of a fresh date: an edit is made when the facts have changed, and the date is accompanied by a note on what exactly changed.
Material on this site is prepared and checked by Catherine Ashford.