CHAPTER 01 / Why Dossier existsSCENE 001 / 120
From scattered evidence to one submission
Start with the outcome: a reviewed CDA-AMC Sponsor Evidence document that your team can hand over.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Evidence
2Judgement
3Deliverable
READ THE SCENE
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EvidenceThe reports and studies behind your claims.
- 2
JudgementPeople decide what belongs in the answer.
- 3
DeliverableA reviewed Word document or PDF.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONFollow one team from first sign-in to final handoff.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand the destination before learning the buttons.
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The problem is more than writing
A convincing paragraph is not enough if the team cannot explain where it came from.
1Scattered work
2Unclear support
3Coordinated work
READ THE SCENE
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Scattered workSources, notes and drafts live in separate places.
- 2
Unclear supportA polished sentence may not answer the actual field.
- 3
Coordinated workBring the question, evidence and reviewers together.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONThink of the last answer your team struggled to trace.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow why evidence and review matter as much as prose.
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Meet the example project
Our team is preparing a Canadian reimbursement submission for a treatment.
1Destination
2Starting evidence
3Team task
READ THE SCENE
- 1
DestinationCanada • CDA-AMC Sponsor Evidence.
- 2
Starting evidenceA clinical study report and an economic paper.
- 3
Team taskPrepare, draft, check and export.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the example to follow the workflow, not as clinical advice.
WHAT TO CHECKRecognize which parts you will replace with your real project.
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One account, several contexts
Your account identifies you. The organization and project decide where you are working.
1Account
2Organization
3Project
READ THE SCENE
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AccountYou, the signed-in person.
- 2
OrganizationYour team, permissions and plan.
- 3
ProjectOne submission context with its own work.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck the selected organization before opening a project.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow where the project and its documents belong.
CHAPTER 01 / Why Dossier existsSCENE 005 / 120
Evidence is an input
Source material is what you read and use to support the answer.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1CSR
2Economic paper
3Original file
READ THE SCENE
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CSRClinical study report: methods and study findings.
- 2
Economic paperEvidence relevant to economic questions.
- 3
Original fileKeep reading the actual uploaded document.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONIdentify which source supports the field you need to answer.
WHAT TO CHECKSeparate source evidence from your own explanation.
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PICO is the question
PICO describes the research question—not another evidence document.
1Population
2Intervention + comparator
3Outcomes
READ THE SCENE
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PopulationWhich people or patients?
- 2
Intervention + comparatorWhat is being compared?
- 3
OutcomesWhich effects, setting and time matter?
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDescribe the submission question in your team's own terms.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand what makes a source relevant to this question.
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The template defines the answer slots
A form tells the team what must be addressed and where.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Field
2Field name
3Guidance
READ THE SCENE
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FieldThe specific place to answer.
- 2
Field nameA human-readable way to find it.
- 3
GuidanceInstructions that explain what belongs there.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the field and its guidance together.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what a satisfactory answer needs to cover.
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The deliverable is your working Word document
You fill a project copy, not the organization's reusable template.
1Template
2Create project copy
3Project document
READ THE SCENE
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TemplateThe reusable starting form.
- 2
Create project copyA separate document starts in Deliverables.
- 3
Project documentYour answers, citations and comments.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONKeep template authoring and submission work distinct.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow which document your edits will change.
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AI proposes; people decide
Generating, accepting and saving are different moments.
READ THE SCENE
- 1
GenerateAn offer appears for review.
- 2
ApplyYou choose what enters Word.
- 3
SaveThe application confirms stored document changes.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDo not treat a visible suggestion as a saved answer.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow exactly when the document changes.
CHAPTER 01 / Why Dossier existsSCENE 010 / 120
The whole journey at a glance
The process is easier when every stage has a clear handoff.
1Set up
2Build the answer
3Finish
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Set upJoin → team → project → PICO.
- 2
Build the answerSources → prepare → form → draft → review.
- 3
FinishCitations → team review → save → export.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONMove forward only when the previous handoff makes sense.
WHAT TO CHECKSee how each later chapter fits the bigger picture.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 011 / 120
Choose the right entry path
Are you starting an organization or responding to an invitation?
1Start a team
2Join a team
3Returning user
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Start a teamUse Create a free organization.
- 2
Join a teamOpen the invitation sent to your email.
- 3
Returning userSign in to your existing account.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose the path that matches why you came to Dossier.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid creating an unnecessary organization just to accept an invitation.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 012 / 120
Start with Free, not a purchasing exercise
A newcomer can begin by creating a named Free organization.
1Open Dossier beta
2Choose signup
3Account setup
READ THE SCENE
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Open Dossier betaUse the application, not the Help-site sign-in.
- 2
Choose signupCreate a free organization.
- 3
Account setupIdentify yourself and name the organization.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONBegin with signup; inspect plans when you need more capacity.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow which organization you are creating.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 013 / 120
Continue with Google
Use Google's normal sign-in when that is the account you want to work with.
1Choose Google
2Select the right identity
3Return to Dossier
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Choose GoogleOpen the native Google account chooser.
- 2
Select the right identityEspecially important for invited people.
- 3
Return to DossierFinish any required application setup.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Continue with Google and your intended account.
WHAT TO CHECKReturn with the same identity you selected.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 014 / 120
Or use your email and password
The password route includes proving that you control the email address.
1Enter your details
2Open the verification email
3Continue setup
READ THE SCENE
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Enter your detailsName, email, password and organization details.
- 2
Open the verification emailFollow the account link.
- 3
Continue setupConfirm the intended organization.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONFinish email verification rather than stopping at account creation.
WHAT TO CHECKReach the organization entry step with verified identity.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 015 / 120
Name the organization deliberately
Use a name teammates will recognize when switching between organizations.
1Your account
2Named organization
3Owner membership
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Your accountThe person creating the team.
- 2
Named organizationThe team you explicitly confirm.
- 3
Owner membershipYou can now coordinate its setup.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONConfirm the organization's name before creating it.
WHAT TO CHECKSee the intended organization selected after setup.
1Received address
2Signed-in address
3Mismatch
READ THE SCENE
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Received addressThe intended teammate's email.
- 2
Signed-in addressMust match the invited identity.
- 3
MismatchUse the invited email, not a different account.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead which email the invitation expects.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid accepting with a convenient but wrong Google account.
1Open invitation
2Verify or sign in
3Return to invitation
READ THE SCENE
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Open invitationStart from the team's link.
- 2
Verify or sign inUse the invited address.
- 3
Return to invitationReview the offered membership.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONStay in the invitation path rather than independent team signup.
WHAT TO CHECKReach the invitation decision without creating a separate organization.
1Accept
2Decline
3Not yet decided
READ THE SCENE
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AcceptJoin the inviting organization.
- 2
DeclineDo not join this organization.
- 3
Not yet decidedDo not assume setup accepted for you.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose after checking the organization and invited identity.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow whether you actually became a member.
1Existing membership
2Create organization
3Independent organization
READ THE SCENE
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Existing membershipKeep the team you already joined.
- 2
Create organizationUse the account menu when you want your own.
- 3
Independent organizationIts projects and plan stay separate.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCreate your own organization only when you actually need one.
WHAT TO CHECKKeep one account with distinct memberships.
CHAPTER 02 / Start or joinSCENE 020 / 120
Return to the right place
Use ordinary sign-in and organization switching for future visits.
1Sign in
2Select organization
3Open project
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Sign inUse your existing account.
- 2
Select organizationChoose the team you mean to work with.
- 3
Open projectContinue the saved work.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck the organization name if expected projects are missing.
WHAT TO CHECKFind the original work without recreating it.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 021 / 120
A responsibility is not a permission role
One person may coordinate, write and review; the guide's hats are not automatic app grants.
1Owner / coordinator
2Writer / template author
3Reviewer / reader
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Owner / coordinatorOrganizes people and access.
- 2
Writer / template authorPrepares forms or works on answers.
- 3
Reviewer / readerChecks work within granted access.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONAssign responsibilities and the permissions needed to carry them out.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not assume the title Reviewer automatically enables comments.
1Recipient
2Permission set
3Invitation
READ THE SCENE
- 1
RecipientEnter the intended email address.
- 2
Permission setChoose an appropriate available set.
- 3
InvitationThe recipient still chooses whether to join.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInvite using the address the teammate will actually sign in with.
WHAT TO CHECKThe invitation is addressed to the right person.
1Owner sends
2Recipient opens
3Recipient accepts
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Owner sendsThe invitation exists.
- 2
Recipient opensThey sign in and review it.
- 3
Recipient acceptsMembership is established.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck invitation status rather than assuming email delivery completed onboarding.
WHAT TO CHECKDistinguish pending invitations from active team members.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 024 / 120
The two access questions
For ordinary teammates, a private project needs more than organization membership.
1May I perform this action?
2May I access this project?
3Both matter
READ THE SCENE
- 1
May I perform this action?Organization permissions govern features.
- 2
May I access this project?Project sharing governs its content.
- 3
Both matterA feature grant is not a private-project invitation.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck both when a teammate cannot do their assignment.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand why joining may not expose every project.
1Select the person
2Choose access
3Confirm the handoff
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Select the personAn intended team member.
- 2
Choose accessReader or Editor, as appropriate.
- 3
Confirm the handoffHave them open that project.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONGrant only the access their work needs.
WHAT TO CHECKThe teammate sees the correct project and available actions.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 026 / 120
Reader and Editor are different
Choose access based on the actual work, not job title alone.
READ THE SCENE
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ReaderRead accessible project material.
- 2
EditorWrite where organization permissions also allow it.
- 3
ReviewerNeeds appropriate editing/comment rights to write feedback.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONGive a commenting reviewer the required rights, not just a Reviewer label.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow who can change the deliverable.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 027 / 120
Groups help manage a real team
Share with an appropriate group when several people need the same project access.
1Group members
2Project grant
3Effective access
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Group membersThe relevant colleagues.
- 2
Project grantReader or Editor access for the group.
- 3
Effective accessMembership changes affect group-derived access.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse a group for a meaningful team, not to bypass permissions.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand how the group gives a person project access.
1Named role
2Assigned members
3Updated permissions
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Named roleA shared permission definition.
- 2
Assigned membersPeople still using that role.
- 3
Updated permissionsRole edits affect those assignments.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONConsider everyone assigned before changing a role.
WHAT TO CHECKExpect access changes beyond the current settings screen.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 029 / 120
When a member limit is reached
An invitation does not reserve an unlimited place forever.
1Recipient cannot join
2Owner checks Usage & limits
3Resolve capacity
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Recipient cannot joinThe organization may have reached capacity.
- 2
Owner checks Usage & limitsReview the actual plan and usage.
- 3
Resolve capacityFree a suitable place or confirm another available plan.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONResolve the organization's capacity, then use the pending invitation.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not create duplicate accounts as a workaround.
CHAPTER 03 / People and accessSCENE 030 / 120
Make the first handoff concrete
The team is ready when each person can reach the work—not when settings look complete.
1Coordinator
2Teammate
3Both
READ THE SCENE
- 1
CoordinatorNames the project and assignment.
- 2
TeammateOpens the intended project.
- 3
BothConfirm the actions needed are available.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONAsk the teammate to open the project and locate their task.
WHAT TO CHECKMove on with a functioning team, not assumed access.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 031 / 120
Create a recognizable project
Use a name that helps your team identify the submission.
1New project
2Basics
3Context
READ THE SCENE
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New projectStart from the project creation action.
- 2
BasicsName and product type.
- 3
ContextCountry, audience and HTA alignment.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONFor our example, create a Canadian treatment project with CDA-AMC alignment.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow why the project exists.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 032 / 120
Choose the actual destination
The submission context must match the work you are doing.
1Country / region
2HTA alignment
3Template
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Country / regionWhere the submission is intended.
- 2
HTA alignmentThe assessment framework.
- 3
TemplateThe specific form you will later choose.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck Canada and CDA-AMC for this example.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid choosing a convenient but unrelated form.
1PICOs
2Source material
3Deliverables
READ THE SCENE
- 1
PICOsDefine the question.
- 2
Source materialAdd the supporting documents.
- 3
DeliverablesCreate the form you will fill.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDecide what evidence and form the project needs.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not mistake absence of sample content for lost data.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 034 / 120
Give the PICO a useful name
A clear title helps when several research questions share a project.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1New PICO
2Title
3Save
READ THE SCENE
- 1
New PICOStart a research-context record.
- 2
TitleName the population or question distinctly.
- 3
SaveBuild the detail progressively.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse a title teammates can recognize in the Autofill selector.
WHAT TO CHECKSelect the intended PICO later without guessing.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 035 / 120
P: be specific about the population
Describe who the evidence is meant to apply to.
1Who
2Relevant characteristics
3Scope
READ THE SCENE
- 1
WhoThe patient or participant group.
- 2
Relevant characteristicsEligibility and meaningful subgroups.
- 3
ScopeDo not silently broaden the intended population.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the project's actual research question, not invented clinical criteria.
WHAT TO CHECKA teammate can recognize a relevant study population.
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I and C: make the comparison explicit
The treatment and comparator must be understandable together.
1Intervention
2Comparator
3Justification
READ THE SCENE
- 1
InterventionName and describe the treatment or technology.
- 2
ComparatorState the alternative being compared.
- 3
JustificationExplain why that comparator belongs in the question.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDescribe the comparison the submission needs.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid retrieving relevant-sounding but mismatched evidence.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 037 / 120
O: decide what matters
Clinical and economic outcomes answer different questions.
1Clinical outcomes
2Economic outcomes
3Time + setting
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Clinical outcomesEffects relevant to the assessment.
- 2
Economic outcomesCosts, resource use or value questions.
- 3
Time + settingWhen and where the question applies.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONSpecify the outcomes and time horizon your team needs.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what a useful source passage must address.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 038 / 120
Complete does not mean approved
The completeness indicator checks whether expected inputs exist.
1Populated
2Reviewed
3Approved
READ THE SCENE
- 1
PopulatedExpected PICO sections contain content.
- 2
ReviewedA qualified person has checked the question.
- 3
ApprovedYour team's judgement, not the completeness badge.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the PICO even when it says Complete.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid looking for an extra Final button before Autofill.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 039 / 120
Keep the right PICO selected
A project can contain more than one research question.
1Specific question
2General field
3Unclear context
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Specific questionChoose its named PICO.
- 2
General fieldChoose explicit No PICO when appropriate.
- 3
Unclear contextClarify the question before generating.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONMatch the selected context to the field you are answering.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not assume the last PICO used is always the right one.
CHAPTER 04 / Project and research questionSCENE 040 / 120
Hand off the research question
A good PICO is understandable to someone who did not write it.
1Writer
2Teammate
3Shared understanding
READ THE SCENE
- 1
- 2
TeammateChecks the question and scope.
- 3
Shared understandingAgrees what evidence is relevant.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCoordinate edits to the same PICO section.
WHAT TO CHECKContinue with a saved, understood question.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 041 / 120
Start with the right originals
Preparation cannot repair choosing the wrong report.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Correct document
2Readable original
3Purpose
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Correct documentStudy, product and version match your task.
- 2
Readable originalOpen it and inspect relevant pages.
- 3
PurposeKnow which questions it may support.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCollect the real source files before starting AI work.
WHAT TO CHECKRecognize your source, not just its filename.
1Add document
2Use
3Classification
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Add documentChoose the files you need.
- 2
UseSource material, not just a deliverable upload.
- 3
ClassificationDescribe each file accurately.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUpload the CSR and economic paper in our example.
WHAT TO CHECKFind them in the correct project's source list.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 043 / 120
Choose a meaningful classification
Classification tells people what kind of document they are working with.
1Clinical study report
2Published study – economic data
3Other appropriate class
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Clinical study reportA CSR.
- 2
Published study – economic dataThe economic paper in this example.
- 3
Other appropriate classChoose the actual type, not an arbitrary label.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck every selected file's classification before confirming.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid a batch of differently typed documents labelled alike by accident.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1PDF reader
2Office preview
3Download
READ THE SCENE
- 1
PDF readerNavigate pages and find relevant text.
- 2
Office previewWord files can prepare a reading preview.
- 3
DownloadRetrieve the original when needed.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONOpen the uploaded source and verify it is the intended report.
WHAT TO CHECKThe document identity and visible content make sense.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 045 / 120
Uploaded is not Ready for AI
You can store and read evidence before deciding to prepare it.
1Uploaded
2Prepare for AI
3Ready
READ THE SCENE
- 1
UploadedThe original is available.
- 2
Prepare for AIA separate user action.
- 3
ReadyThe prepared source is available for AI work.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Prepare for AI when the source is useful for drafting.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand why an uploaded source may not yet be usable by Autofill.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 046 / 120
Read the preparation quote
The decision is explicit before preparation begins.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Document pages
2Required preparation pages
3Available allowance
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Document pagesWhat the source contains.
- 2
Required preparation pagesWhat this operation needs.
- 3
Available allowanceWhat the organization can currently use.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Start preparation or Not now after reading the quote.
WHAT TO CHECKMake an informed preparation decision.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 047 / 120
Watch the stages, not an invented percentage
Preparation may include waiting, reading, organizing and indexing.
1Waiting / checking
2Reading / organizing
3Indexing / Ready
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Waiting / checkingWork is admitted and prerequisites checked.
- 2
Reading / organizingText and tables become usable evidence.
- 3
Indexing / ReadyThe source becomes available for AI retrieval.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the displayed stage, progress and details to understand what is happening.
WHAT TO CHECKDistinguish active work from a finished source.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 048 / 120
You can work elsewhere while it prepares
Leaving the source page does not mean abandoning the preparation.
1Stay
2Continue other work
3Return
READ THE SCENE
- 1
StayWatch the current stage.
- 2
Continue other workPrepare the PICO or form.
- 3
ReturnCheck readiness and the completion notice.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONReturn to the same source rather than reuploading it to check progress.
WHAT TO CHECKFind its final Ready or reported problem state.
1Existing preparation
2Page allowance
3Drafting allowance
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Existing preparationMay avoid another full preparation charge.
- 2
Page allowancePreparation capacity.
- 3
Drafting allowanceSeparate AI-use capacity.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInspect Usage & limits if a quote cannot start.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not confuse storage, preparation pages and drafting usage.
CHAPTER 05 / Upload and prepare evidenceSCENE 050 / 120
A ready source is a handoff, not a verdict
The source can now support drafting, but people still inspect its evidence.
1Original
2Ready source
3Reviewer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
OriginalAvailable for checking.
- 2
Ready sourceAvailable to choose for AI work.
- 3
ReviewerChecks passages against the question.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONVerify Ready before the first Autofill run in this walkthrough.
WHAT TO CHECKPass a usable, understood source to the drafting stage.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 051 / 120
Choose the actual form
The destination determines which document you must complete.
1Deliverables
2Add document
3Sponsor Evidence
READ THE SCENE
- 1
DeliverablesOpen the project's output area.
- 2
Add documentChoose the appropriate template.
- 3
Sponsor EvidenceUse your organization's CDA-AMC form for this example.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose the form that matches the submission.
WHAT TO CHECKOpen a project-specific working document.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 052 / 120
Library template versus project copy
Understand which object an edit affects.
1Template Library
2Instantiation
3Project document
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Template LibraryReusable form and guidance.
- 2
InstantiationCreates the project deliverable.
- 3
Project documentIts own answers, comments and citations.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck whether you are authoring a template or filling a submission.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid changing the wrong document.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 053 / 120
A template author prepares the questions
Clear authoring makes every later user's job easier.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Mark fillable
2Field name
3Guidance
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Mark fillableDefine where answers belong.
- 2
Field nameUse human-readable names.
- 3
GuidanceExplain the expected answer.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONMark meaningful fields and name them clearly.
WHAT TO CHECKThe submitter can recognize each question.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 054 / 120
Write guidance for the person answering
Guidance should clarify the field's purpose and evidence needs.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Question
2Scope
3Instructions
READ THE SCENE
- 1
QuestionWhat is this field asking?
- 2
ScopeWhich information belongs here?
- 3
InstructionsAny important formatting or content constraints.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONEnter ordinary guidance beneath the field name.
WHAT TO CHECKA newcomer can explain what answer is expected.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 055 / 120
Use Word for richer guidance
Do not squeeze a rich instruction into a plain text edit.
1Simple guidance
2Rich guidance
3Return and save
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Simple guidanceUse the ordinary field guidance editor.
- 2
Rich guidanceChoose Edit in Word for formatting, lists, tables or images.
- 3
Return and saveKeep the guidance attached to that field.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose the editing surface that represents the content faithfully.
WHAT TO CHECKFormatting is preserved rather than silently flattened.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 056 / 120
Preview the submitter's experience
Authoring controls and submission help are different surfaces.
1Author
2Preview as submitter
3Submitter
READ THE SCENE
- 1
AuthorEdits field definitions and guidance.
- 2
Preview as submitterChecks the filling experience.
- 3
SubmitterReads instructions and writes the answer.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONPreview the form after authoring important fields.
WHAT TO CHECKCheck that the intended guidance can actually be understood.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 057 / 120
Navigate to the answer field
Use Fields to fill as a map of the Word form.
1List
2Selected field
3Document
READ THE SCENE
- 1
ListFind a meaningful field name.
- 2
Selected fieldMove to the actual answer location.
- 3
DocumentRead surrounding content as well.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONSelect the study-design field for the first worked answer.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow which field the next action will affect.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 058 / 120
Read help where you are working
The guidance belongs beside the active field.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Callout
2Show more / less
3View in Word
READ THE SCENE
- 1
CalloutRead-only field instructions.
- 2
Show more / lessExpand long instructions in place.
- 3
View in WordOpen the exact formatted guidance.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the guidance before generating or typing an answer.
WHAT TO CHECKStay oriented in the submission while understanding the question.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 059 / 120
Typed fields are not all prose boxes
Different fields need different kinds of answers.
1Text or list
2Date or choice
3Table or image
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Text or listA passage you can review and edit.
- 2
Date or choiceA value that must fit the field type.
- 3
Table or imageStructured content needs its appropriate controls.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRespect the field's intended type.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid forcing a paragraph into a date or checkbox.
CHAPTER 06 / Template, form and guidanceSCENE 060 / 120
The form is ready for work
Bring the field, instructions and evidence together.
1Author's handoff
2Writer's starting point
3Evidence context
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Author's handoffClear fields and saved guidance.
- 2
Writer's starting pointA project copy and selected field.
- 3
Evidence contextReady source and intended PICO.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck all three before generating.
WHAT TO CHECKThe team knows where the answer will go.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 061 / 120
Start with one field
Learn the review process before requesting a whole document.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Selected target
2Existing answer
3Guidance
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Selected targetStudy design in our example.
- 2
Existing answerNotice whether it is empty or already filled.
- 3
GuidanceRead the exact request.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Autofill for this selected field.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what you will compare the result against.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 062 / 120
Choose one source deliberately
This run answers from the selected source, not every uploaded document.
1CSR
2Economic paper
3Selected source
READ THE SCENE
- 1
CSRAppropriate for the trial's design.
- 2
Economic paperA different source for a different question.
- 3
Selected sourceConfirm the one intended for this run.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose the Ready CSR for our study-design example.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not expect evidence from unselected sources.
1Specific PICO
2No PICO
3Check again
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Specific PICOUse the intended research question.
- 2
No PICOChoose explicitly for suitable general fields.
- 3
Check againSource and PICO are separate selections.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONConfirm both selectors before generating.
WHAT TO CHECKThe offer will be based on the request you intended.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 064 / 120
Understand the request behind the click
Dossier combines the form's question with the chosen evidence context.
1Field + guidance
2Source
3PICO
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Field + guidanceWhat needs answering.
- 2
SourceWhere to look for support.
- 3
PICOWhich research context matters.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONGenerate only after those inputs agree.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand why two different fields may produce different results from one source.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 065 / 120
Preparation and generation are different work
The source must be usable before a field suggestion can be produced.
1Prepared source
2Field request
3Offer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Prepared sourceThe evidence is available for retrieval.
- 2
Field requestDossier searches for relevant support.
- 3
OfferA proposed answer appears for review.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONObserve the generation state instead of repeatedly starting it.
WHAT TO CHECKWait for a result or an explicit reported problem.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 066 / 120
Find the suggestion—not a changed document
The first result belongs to the review surface.
1Sidebar offer
2Source evidence
3Word answer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Sidebar offerReadable, editable suggestion.
- 2
Source evidenceMaterial supporting the proposal.
- 3
Word answerStill unchanged until you apply.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the full suggestion in the Autofill panel.
WHAT TO CHECKDistinguish proposed content from accepted document content.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 067 / 120
Follow the evidence
A relevant-sounding answer still needs source checking.
1Claim
2Supporting passage
3Field fit
READ THE SCENE
- 1
ClaimWhat the suggestion says.
- 2
Supporting passageWhat the selected source actually reports.
- 3
Field fitWhether that support answers this question.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInspect the cited passage and relevant original context.
WHAT TO CHECKConfirm figures, population and study attribution.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 068 / 120
No supported answer can be the right result
Some fields need another source—or a human decision.
1Evidence absent
2Human-owned field
3Technical failure
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Evidence absentTry an appropriate different document.
- 2
Human-owned fieldA declaration or current submission date may require you.
- 3
Technical failureInvestigate separately; do not call it absent evidence.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDetermine which case you have before taking the next action.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not force the CSR to invent a missing fact.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 069 / 120
Stop and reject do different jobs
Keep control without confusing the current run with the current offer.
1Stop
2Reject
3Saved answer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
StopAsk the running operation to stop.
- 2
RejectDismiss an offered suggestion.
- 3
Saved answerAlready applied content is not automatically undone.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the action matching what you want to stop or decline.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what will remain in Word.
CHAPTER 07 / Generate a supported suggestionSCENE 070 / 120
When whole-document Autofill makes sense
Scale up only after you understand the single-field journey.
1Choose scope
2Preserve existing work
3Review results
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Choose scopeUse the appropriate document scope.
- 2
Preserve existing workWhole-document generation targets eligible untouched fields.
- 3
Review resultsEach answer still needs judgement.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInspect offers and any fields without support.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not treat generation completion as a finished submission.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 071 / 120
Read before you edit
First decide whether the offer answers the right question.
READ THE SCENE
- 1
MeaningDoes it address the field?
- 2
SupportDo the passages justify it?
- 3
ScopeAre qualifications and context retained?
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCompare the suggestion with guidance and source evidence.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what you would keep and change.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 072 / 120
Use the lightweight editor for quick changes
The normal suggestion stays beside the working document.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Read
2Edit
3Review again
READ THE SCENE
- 1
ReadExpand long content when needed.
- 2
EditMake appropriate wording or basic formatting changes.
- 3
Review againCheck that meaning and support still agree.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONEdit the visible suggestion before applying it.
WHAT TO CHECKThe proposed answer reflects your intended wording.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 073 / 120
Open Word when you need Word
The larger review surface supports the full document-editing experience.
1Open Word review
2Edit the target
3Review and apply
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Open Word reviewA separate review document opens.
- 2
Edit the targetUse the native formatting you need.
- 3
Review and applyTransfer the reviewed target back deliberately.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse full Word review for richer formatting or native citation work.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow that you are editing a draft, not yet the parent answer.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 074 / 120
Cancel means do not apply the draft
Leaving review should not be confused with undoing a prior accepted answer.
1Unapplied draft
2Edited draft
3Already applied
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Unapplied draftCancel instead of accepting it.
- 2
Edited draftConfirm discarding changes if asked.
- 3
Already appliedClosing does not reverse an accepted document change.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the discard or close message in its actual context.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow whether the answer was ever applied.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 075 / 120
Applying into an empty field
When there is no real existing answer, the path is simpler.
1Reviewed offer
2Use suggestion
3Saved
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Reviewed offerYou are satisfied with the proposal.
- 2
Use suggestionApply to the selected field.
- 3
SavedConfirm the document accepted the change.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the apply action and wait for Saved.
WHAT TO CHECKSee the answer in the actual field.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 076 / 120
Applying into an existing answer
Decide where the new contribution belongs.
1Add after existing answer
2Cursor or selection
3Replace entire answer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Add after existing answerKeep the earlier answer and add this material.
- 2
Cursor or selectionUse the valid captured placement offered.
- 3
Replace entire answerDeliberately discard the previous answer.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose placement, or Cancel if uncertain.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid replacing useful prior work by habit.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 077 / 120
Treat Replace as destructive
Replacing the whole answer is a content decision, not a default courtesy click.
1Before
2Replacement
3After
READ THE SCENE
- 1
BeforeYour existing answer and sources.
- 2
ReplacementThe new reviewed content.
- 3
AfterOnly the chosen replacement remains in that answer.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the replacement choice before confirming.
WHAT TO CHECKYou genuinely intended to remove the earlier answer.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 078 / 120
Use a second source without losing the first
Apply the first useful answer before asking for another contribution.
1Source A
2Source B
3Placement
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Source AReview and apply its useful contribution.
- 2
Source BChange the source and generate a new offer.
- 3
PlacementAdd or replace deliberately.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Add after existing answer when you intend to preserve both.
WHAT TO CHECKBuild a combined answer through explicit reviewed applications.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 079 / 120
Ordinary copy/paste is not the apply workflow
Visible text does not contain all the evidence relationship.
1Copy visible text
2Use suggestion
3Native Word citation
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Copy visible textCopies what the browser gives the clipboard.
- 2
Use suggestionApplies through the source-aware review path.
- 3
Native Word citationA real citation object, not merely a typed number.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the built-in apply action when retaining evidence association matters.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not promise provenance from a plain text paste.
CHAPTER 08 / Review, edit and applySCENE 080 / 120
Confirm the handoff into Word
The important checkpoint is the stored answer.
READ THE SCENE
- 1
AppliedContent appears in the field.
- 2
SavingThe change is being stored.
- 3
SavedThe application acknowledges persistence.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the final save state before leaving or exporting.
WHAT TO CHECKA teammate can reopen the intended answer.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 081 / 120
Summarize starts from the answer
It is not another search across all project sources.
1Autofill
2Current field
3Summarize
READ THE SCENE
- 1
AutofillFinds support in a chosen source.
- 2
Current fieldContains material you have brought together.
- 3
SummarizeRefines that field's existing content.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONSelect a filled prose field you actually want to refine.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what content will be summarized.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 082 / 120
Check whether the field is suitable
Not every native field is a paragraph to summarize.
1Filled prose
2Atomic value
3Empty answer
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Filled proseA text or rich-text answer.
- 2
Atomic valueA date or checkbox needs its own control.
- 3
Empty answerThere is no substantive text to refine.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose a writable, filled prose field.
WHAT TO CHECKUnderstand why Summarize may be unavailable elsewhere.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 083 / 120
Keep evidence attached
Source-aware refinement depends on usable references and accepted evidence.
1Accepted text
2Source associations
3Review context
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Accepted textThe answer currently in the field.
- 2
Source associationsWhich material supports which content.
- 3
Review contextLimited source identity or setting where available.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONPrefer applying supported suggestions through the normal workflow.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not expect unreferenced text to gain invented support.
1Save current field
2Generate draft
3Inspect
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Save current fieldStart from the accepted document state.
- 2
Generate draftA proposed refinement is produced.
- 3
InspectThe reviewer compares before accepting.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Summarize field and wait for its result.
WHAT TO CHECKKeep the original answer until you choose to replace it.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 085 / 120
Compare meaning, not just length
A shorter answer is not necessarily a better answer.
1Facts
2Qualifications
3Attribution
READ THE SCENE
- 1
FactsValues, units and study findings.
- 2
QualificationsLimitations and conditions.
- 3
AttributionWhich study each claim belongs to.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the original and draft with those three checks.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow whether the draft preserves what matters.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 086 / 120
Read warnings as review prompts
A warning asks you to investigate; it does not settle the clinical question.
READ THE SCENE
- 1
FlagWhat the check calls out.
- 2
OriginalThe text and source association you started with.
- 3
JudgementYour evidence-based decision.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck a flagged number or term in context.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not blindly accept or blindly dismiss a warning.
1Keep my text
2Edit in Word
3Replace field text
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Keep my textRetain the current answer.
- 2
Edit in WordImprove the proposed draft.
- 3
Replace field textAccept the reviewed replacement.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose the result that best serves the field.
WHAT TO CHECKRemember that declining is not a failed workflow.
1Open draft
2Edit
3Check again
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Open draftEnter the Word review surface.
- 2
EditPreserve the intended facts and references.
- 3
Check againReview the updated checks before replacing.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the review result, not the old warnings from before your edits.
WHAT TO CHECKAccept only the version you have actually reviewed.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 089 / 120
Replace only when ready
Summarize replaces the field; it does not append like an Autofill placement choice.
1Original field
2Reviewed summary
3Saved result
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Original fieldYour current accepted answer.
- 2
Reviewed summaryThe replacement you choose.
- 3
Saved resultThe field now contains that version.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONChoose Replace field text deliberately and confirm Saved.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not expect both full original and summary in the answer.
CHAPTER 09 / Refine with SummarizeSCENE 090 / 120
Return it to human review
The summary is still submission content that people own.
1Writer
2Reviewer
3Coordinator
READ THE SCENE
- 1
WriterChecks the saved wording.
- 2
ReviewerChecks figures, references and context.
- 3
CoordinatorTracks remaining concerns.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONReview the accepted answer as part of the whole document.
WHAT TO CHECKContinue with a clearer, defensible draft.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 091 / 120
Three things to connect
A claim, its citation and the bibliography have different jobs.
1Claim
2In-text citation
3References entry
READ THE SCENE
- 1
ClaimWhat the answer says.
- 2
In-text citationPoints to its supporting source.
- 3
References entryLets someone identify and find the source.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck all three, not just a visible citation number.
WHAT TO CHECKA reader can follow the evidence trail.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 092 / 120
Connect your personal Zotero library
Team work does not require inventing a shared group library.
1Your Zotero account
2Dossier connection
3Native Word picker
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Your Zotero accountThe reference records you maintain.
- 2
Dossier connectionYour personal connection setup.
- 3
Native Word pickerBrowse and choose references.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the Zotero setup and its personal API-key instructions.
WHAT TO CHECKYour library is available to your signed-in account.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 093 / 120
Uploaded evidence and Zotero are not the same library
A source file can support Autofill without being a personal Zotero item.
1Uploaded source
2Accepted evidence citation
3Manual Zotero item
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Uploaded sourceYour evidence document in the project.
- 2
Accepted evidence citationCan be created when supported content is applied.
- 3
Manual Zotero itemA record you add and maintain in Zotero.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONAdd the source to Zotero if you want to select it manually there.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not assume upload imported bibliographic metadata into Zotero.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 094 / 120
Place the citation where it belongs
Cursor position matters before opening the picker.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Claim text
2Caret / existing citation
3References → Add Citation
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Claim textLocate the statement needing support.
- 2
Caret / existing citationChoose the intended insertion or editing position.
- 3
References → Add CitationOpen the native reference workflow.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck the caret, then choose Add Citation.
WHAT TO CHECKThe citation belongs to the intended claim.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 095 / 120
Choose the correct library item
Similar titles can refer to different publications.
1Search
2Check metadata
3Select and confirm
READ THE SCENE
- 1
SearchFind candidate references.
- 2
Check metadataTitle, authors, date and publication.
- 3
Select and confirmChoose the intended source item.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInspect the item rather than selecting the first plausible result.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid citing the wrong article about a similar treatment.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 096 / 120
Choose the document's style
The required citation style is a document preference.
1No preference yet
2Citation Preferences
3Rendered document
READ THE SCENE
- 1
No preference yetThe first citation may request one.
- 2
Citation PreferencesChoose the required style.
- 3
Rendered documentInspect citations and References together.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the style required for this deliverable.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not confuse changed formatting with changed evidence.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 097 / 120
Refresh and Add Bibliography are related, not identical
Know whether you are updating or creating the list.
1Refresh Citations
2Add Bibliography
3Inspect placement
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Refresh CitationsUpdates citation rendering and an existing bibliography.
- 2
Add BibliographyCreates or updates the native References list.
- 3
Inspect placementCheck the form's designated list or resulting location.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the action matching the document's state.
WHAT TO CHECKConfirm there is one intended generated list.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 098 / 120
Do not rely on hand-editing generated entries
A later refresh can replace generated bibliography wording.
1Wrong metadata
2Correct source record
3Refresh and inspect
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Wrong metadataIdentify the source of the error.
- 2
Correct source recordUpdate the appropriate bibliographic information.
- 3
Refresh and inspectCheck the resulting entry.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCorrect the record rather than treating the rendered list as permanent prose.
WHAT TO CHECKThe next refresh still gives the intended reference.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 099 / 120
Cite inside a PICO
The PICO has its own rich-text citation control.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1PICO section
2Insert citation
3Saved citation
READ THE SCENE
- 1
PICO sectionPlace the editing cursor.
- 2
Insert citationSearch your personal Zotero library.
- 3
Saved citationRendered with the project style.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the PICO toolbar rather than expecting Word's ribbon inside it.
WHAT TO CHECKReopen the PICO and recognize the citation.
CHAPTER 10 / Citations and ReferencesSCENE 100 / 120
Inspect the final evidence trail
This is a reading task, not just a button sequence.
1Every claim
2Every citation
3References
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Every claimHas appropriate support where required.
- 2
Every citationIdentifies the intended source.
- 3
ReferencesStyle, metadata and content are usable.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONCheck leftover examples, missing metadata and source mismatches.
WHAT TO CHECKA reviewer can trace the important claims.
CHAPTER 11 / Review as a teamSCENE 101 / 120
Work on the same deliverable
Avoid unnecessary copies that split the review conversation.
1One project document
2Authorized writers
3Reviewers
READ THE SCENE
- 1
One project documentThe shared working form.
- 2
Authorized writersEdit within their permissions.
- 3
ReviewersRead or comment with the required access.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONShare the existing deliverable with the intended team.
WHAT TO CHECKEveryone knows which document is authoritative for the work.
1Organization Online
2Native Word presence
3Approval
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Organization OnlineConnected to Dossier.
- 2
Native Word presencePeople in that document view.
- 3
ApprovalA separate human decision.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the right presence surface for the question you are asking.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not assume Online means reading your current field.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Relevant content
2Word comment
3Requested action
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Relevant contentSelect or locate the passage.
- 2
Word commentExplain the concern clearly.
- 3
Requested actionSay what needs checking or changing.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONComment on the actual claim rather than posting an unlocated complaint.
WHAT TO CHECKThe writer knows which content the feedback concerns.
CHAPTER 11 / Review as a teamSCENE 104 / 120
Reply, revise and resolve
Closing the loop is more useful than collecting comments.
READ THE SCENE
- 1
ReviewerRaises a specific concern.
- 2
WriterChecks evidence, revises and replies.
- 3
TeamResolves the concern when appropriate.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the revision before resolving its discussion.
WHAT TO CHECKThe concern is addressed, not merely hidden.
CHAPTER 11 / Review as a teamSCENE 105 / 120
Use Activity for saved context
Project activity and live Word editing are different views.
1Saved document comments
2Project activity
3Word
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Saved document commentsRead the document's saved discussion.
- 2
Project activitySee relevant project events and updates.
- 3
WordReturn there to reply or resolve document comments.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse the correct surface for reading history versus editing comments.
WHAT TO CHECKAvoid expecting the Activity projection to be a second Word editor.
1Work
2Assignee
3Completion
READ THE SCENE
- 1
WorkCreate a meaningful task or checklist item.
- 2
AssigneeChoose an eligible colleague.
- 3
CompletionRecord progress separately from content approval.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONAssign the review or drafting responsibility to a real person.
WHAT TO CHECKSomeone knows they own the next action.
1New notice
2Read details
3Open destination
READ THE SCENE
- 1
New noticePreparation, assignment or other relevant event.
- 2
Read detailsUnderstand what changed.
- 3
Open destinationReturn to the source or project item.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONOpen the notice and check the destination.
WHAT TO CHECKContinue the relevant work rather than only clearing a badge.
1Word
2PICO
3Team agreement
READ THE SCENE
- 1
WordNative document coediting.
- 2
PICORich sections saved as project context.
- 3
Team agreementAvoid simultaneous rewrites of the same PICO section.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDivide section ownership or communicate before overlapping edits.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not assume every text surface merges like Word.
CHAPTER 11 / Review as a teamSCENE 109 / 120
Treat an access or save interruption honestly
A displayed draft is not proof that the latest changes are stored.
1Saved
2Saving / unavailable
3Access removed
READ THE SCENE
- 1
SavedYou have a confirmed stored state.
- 2
Saving / unavailableWait or resolve the reported state.
- 3
Access removedContact the coordinator; do not assume writing remains allowed.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRead the actual status before leaving or exporting.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow which work is confirmed saved.
CHAPTER 11 / Review as a teamSCENE 110 / 120
Agree that the draft is ready for final checks
Use your team's review process, not a completion percentage.
1Writer
2Reviewer
3Coordinator
READ THE SCENE
- 1
WriterChecks answers and source support.
- 2
ReviewerChecks meaning, numbers and references.
- 3
CoordinatorConfirms remaining issues and handoff readiness.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDiscuss unresolved concerns explicitly.
WHAT TO CHECKThe team knows whether it is a draft or approved for release.
CHAPTER 12 / Export and real-world handoffSCENE 111 / 120
Inspect the whole form
Finishing one good answer does not finish the submission.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Required sections
2Human declarations
3Consistency
READ THE SCENE
- 1
Required sectionsFind unanswered or incomplete content.
- 2
Human declarationsComplete what AI cannot decide.
- 3
ConsistencyRead across answers, tables and terminology.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONReview the form against the actual submission requirements.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow what still needs human completion.
CHAPTER 12 / Export and real-world handoffSCENE 112 / 120
Resolve template leftovers deliberately
Example instructions and placeholders need human attention.
1Useful guidance
2Template examples
3Final document
READ THE SCENE
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Useful guidanceHelps the person filling the form.
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Template examplesMay remain as authored body content.
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Final documentContains only what your handoff should include.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONReview examples and placeholders in the actual document.
WHAT TO CHECKDo not mistake sample reference entries for your generated bibliography.
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Check references one last time
Late edits can change the relationship between claims and citations.
1In-text citations
2Style
3References
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In-text citationsCorrect source and placement.
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StyleMatches the destination's requirement.
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ReferencesComplete and readable metadata.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONRefresh where needed, then inspect the result.
WHAT TO CHECKNo unresolved citation issue is hidden by a green save indicator.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Tracked changes
2Comments
3Document information
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Tracked changesResolve in Word before exporting.
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CommentsReview outstanding discussion.
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Document informationDo not assume export strips it all.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONInspect review state and any information inappropriate for handoff.
WHAT TO CHECKThe file represents the version your team intends to share.
1Latest edits
2Save acknowledgement
3Export
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Latest editsYour current intended content.
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Save acknowledgementWait for Saved.
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ExportCreate the output from accepted document content.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONDo not export around an unresolved save problem.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow the latest intended changes are stored.
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Choose DOCX or PDF for the handoff
The file format should fit what the recipient needs.
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DOCXAn editable Word handoff.
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PDFA rendered document to inspect and share.
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BothUseful when the recipient needs both forms.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse More document actions → Export DOCX or Export PDF.
WHAT TO CHECKChoose the required output format.
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Let the export finish
Requesting an export and receiving its file are separate steps.
1Requested
2Processing
3Download
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RequestedAn export job begins.
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ProcessingThe document output is produced.
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DownloadRetrieve the completed artifact.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONWait for completion and download; you can return to exports later.
WHAT TO CHECKHave an actual downloaded file, not just an export request.
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Open what you downloaded
The final visual check happens on the file the recipient will receive.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1Layout
2Content
3References
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LayoutTables, page breaks and readable formatting.
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ContentIntended answers and remaining comments.
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ReferencesCitations, entries and placement.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONOpen the DOCX/PDF and check important pages.
WHAT TO CHECKCatch problems before handing over the file.
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Hand it to the final approver
Dossier supports the work; your organization owns the release decision.
1Prepared file
2Final approver
3External submission
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Prepared fileThe downloaded version you inspected.
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Final approverYour team's designated decision-maker.
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External submissionThe recipient's required process.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONUse your team's approval and submission process.
WHAT TO CHECKKnow who approved which version.
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The outcome: a defensible submission
You can now explain how the team got from source material to the delivered document.
DOSSIER · WORKING DOCUMENT1People
2Evidence
3Deliverable
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PeopleThe right team had the right access.
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EvidenceThe answers were reviewed against their sources.
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DeliverableThe saved, exported file was inspected and handed over.
Workflow illustration · numbered annotations explain the diagram, not live application state.YOUR NEXT ACTIONBegin your real project—or revisit any chapter where the handoff is unclear.
WHAT TO CHECKRemember: Uploaded ≠ Ready. Suggested ≠ Applied. Filled ≠ Approved.
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