Short journal · Original editorial · Things we can finish
Materials are put away before the result is recorded.
A stopping point makes an attempt assessable. Define what must be present, what can wait, and how the recipient will know the work is ready. A finish is a boundary for this version; it need not be the end of all possible improvement.
Write the observation while the setup is still clear.
Keep the original situation in view. A method that solves a different problem is still a detour, however attractive it looks.
Try a question
What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?