Try changes on a copy
WhenWhen fear of spoiling work stops you.
Make a clearly labelled practice copy of the draft or design. Try the uncertain change there before deciding what belongs in the working version.
Why it works
Give the experiment its own patch of ground.
Start tiny
Copy only the section you want to change.
What you’ll notice
You can compare the trial with the version you kept.
When it slips
If copying is impractical, photograph or save the current state before a reversible trial.
Adapted from University of Cambridge Research Data Management. Organising and storing research data; secure and collaborative working. Read the source ↗ St. Mary’s College of Maryland Writing Center. Procrastination, adapted writing guidance. Read the source ↗
Growth: Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
