Thesis/4-metrics-of-success
Split 46a7e63b45 Editorial pass: Three-level copy-editing (tactical/operational/strategic)
Pass 1 (Tactical - sentence level):
- Strengthened verb constructions (fail/lack vs cannot/will not)
- Improved topic-stress positioning
- Reduced weak passive voice
- Removed unnecessary future tense (will → present)
- Enhanced issue-point positioning per Gopen

Pass 2 (Operational - paragraph/section):
- Improved transitions between major sections
- Enhanced coherence within subsections
- Smoothed flow between State of Art → Research Approach

Pass 3 (Strategic - document level):
- Sharpened Heilmeier catechism alignment
- Clarified 'what difference it makes' (economic impact)
- Strengthened 'what is new' positioning
- Enhanced 'why it will succeed' specificity
- Improved 'how we measure success' clarity

All changes maintain technical accuracy while improving clarity and impact.
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