Community Description Method

This Method Note specifies a repeatable procedure for researching and describing active or historical communities. It converts fragmented information into a coherent, verifiable, and time-aware model covering community boundaries, organizations, events, people, interactions, links, and the data supporting each material statement. The procedure defines required data objects, an eleven-stage workflow, verification statuses, analytical views, reporting requirements, project roles, quality controls, and a minimum viable implementation. It is an operational module of N1 Social Capital Architecture. It supports community analysis and evidence structuring; strategies for engagement, influence, and relationship development are addressed separately.