# DTCS Editorial Review Checklist

**Version:** 1.0 Draft

## Purpose

This checklist is used during editorial review to ensure every DTCS
chapter meets the project's technical, editorial, and architectural
standards before publication.

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# A. Structure

-   [ ] Chapter follows the standard DTCS chapter template.
-   [ ] Section numbering is correct and sequential.
-   [ ] Purpose is clearly stated.
-   [ ] Design Goals are present where applicable.
-   [ ] Summary concludes the chapter.
-   [ ] Conformance section is included when the chapter defines
    implementation requirements.

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# B. Normative Language

-   [ ] RFC 2119 / RFC 8174 keywords are used only in ALL CAPS.
-   [ ] Every SHALL, SHOULD, MAY, MUST, and REQUIRED statement is
    intentional.
-   [ ] No lowercase normative keywords are used accidentally.
-   [ ] Requirements are testable and unambiguous.
-   [ ] Normative statements are not embedded inside informative
    examples.

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# C. Terminology

-   [ ] Canonical DTCS terminology is used consistently.
-   [ ] New technical terms are defined before use.
-   [ ] No unnecessary synonyms are introduced.
-   [ ] Terminology matches the DTCS glossary.

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# D. Architecture

-   [ ] Architecture matches the DTCS reference architecture.
-   [ ] The distinction between Transformation Contract, Canonical
    Object Model, Transformation Plan, Execution Plan, and Runtime is
    preserved.
-   [ ] No implementation details are presented as normative behavior.

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# E. Technical Consistency

-   [ ] Requirements do not conflict with previous chapters.
-   [ ] Cross-references are correct.
-   [ ] Duplicate definitions have been removed.
-   [ ] Registry identifiers and namespaces are consistent.

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# F. Examples

-   [ ] Every example is clearly informative.
-   [ ] Examples illustrate semantics rather than implementation.
-   [ ] Examples do not introduce undefined concepts.

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# G. Diagrams

-   [ ] Diagrams are conceptually accurate.
-   [ ] ASCII diagrams are preferred.
-   [ ] Diagram terminology matches the text.

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# H. Conformance

-   [ ] Mandatory behavior is clearly identified.
-   [ ] Optional behavior is explicitly identified.
-   [ ] Vendor extensions are clearly distinguished from standard
    behavior.
-   [ ] Conformance requirements are objective and verifiable.

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# I. Editorial Quality

-   [ ] Active voice is used.
-   [ ] Sentences are concise.
-   [ ] One primary concept per paragraph.
-   [ ] Grammar and spelling have been reviewed.
-   [ ] Consistent capitalization is used for canonical DTCS concepts.

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# J. Publication Readiness

-   [ ] Markdown renders correctly.
-   [ ] Code blocks are formatted consistently.
-   [ ] Tables render correctly.
-   [ ] Links and references have been validated.
-   [ ] Chapter metadata (title, status, version) is correct.

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# Final Approval

Reviewer: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Result:

-   [ ] Approved
-   [ ] Approved with Minor Revisions
-   [ ] Major Revisions Required
-   [ ] Rejected

Reviewer Notes:

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