Work through a document backlog deliberately.

Start by making the backlog visible rather than rushing every item into a guessed category.

01

Start with the evidence

Count the documents, separate unreadable files from readable ones and identify known duplicates for review. Choose a manageable batch with a clear completion condition.

02

Work through the example

A batch of 20 documents contains 15 readable sources, three needing recapture and two possible duplicates. Those groups need different actions; treating all 20 as ready would hide the exceptions.

03

Make the next step clear

Record what was completed and carry unresolved items forward with owners. A smaller verified batch is more useful than a larger collection whose sources and status are uncertain.

04

Keep the source context

A readable source and a clear label serve different purposes. Keep the original document intact while adding searchable context around it. Avoid treating filenames, OCR output or a cropped image as more authoritative than the actual source.

01Keep the source02Check the context03Choose the next step

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