| Number | Rule | Comment |
| 1 | Analysis is hard | Very hard. And it takes time |
| 2 | Start from what you know | And where you are |
| 3 | Keep one fact in one place | Always, always, always |
| 4 | Get it right the first time | Or you'll have to do it over and over |
| 5 | Never leave holes during analysis | You will fall into them later |
| 6 | If it's not written down, it didn't happen | Record what you learn |
| 7 | Make sure you know what you know | Check your facts |
