Principlev1
Map from memory first before consulting sources to surface
Map from memory first before consulting sources to surface the gaps between your mental model and reality, as these gaps reveal precisely where understanding is incomplete.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Illusion of Explanatory Depth (self-assessment unreliable until articulation) and Generative Externalization (externalization is generative). The principle prescribes a specific sequence (memory before sources) based on understanding that articulation reveals understanding quality. It's actionable and general across learning and analysis contexts.