How we work
Research Methodology
This methodology describes how long‑form papers are structured, how citations are validated, and how frameworks are selected for marine insurance topics.
“Good marine writing earns its conclusions slowly — definition first, evidence second, opinion last, if at all.”
Structure
Paper Structure
- Problem statement → operating definitions → scope boundaries
- Evidence sections grouped by source type (carrier docs, law, regulator)
- Quantitative thresholds and timeframes highlighted for decisions
- Clear distinctions between fact, interpretation, and practice
Citations
Citation Validation
- Primary sources preferred: policy docs, law, regulator bulletins
- Secondary sources used only for context; never as sole authority
- Every assertion traceable to a URL or document excerpt
- No dead links; archived copies mirrored where allowed
Frameworks
Framework Selection
- Choose the minimal framework that separates decisions cleanly
- Favor stable definitions and low‑ambiguity thresholds
- Surface trade‑offs explicitly; avoid editorial conclusions
Attribution
Attribution
Long‑form papers are produced by the MyYachtsInsurance editorial team and reviewed against the structural and citation gates above. Surface Q&A remains anonymous.
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