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Examine the reason for the proposed technology
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Describe the technology:
- Characteristics, decriptors
- Institutional context
- Technology forecasting
- Supporting technologies
- Competing technologies
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Systems alternatives
- Possible modifications
- Possible alternate systems to achieve goal
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State of the society
- Societal descriptors
- Baseline data
- Social forecasts
- Trends and events possibly affecting the system
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Identification of affected parties and other stakeholders
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Identification of potential impacts
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Winnowing and evaluation of potential impacts
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Identification of relevant decision-makers
- responsibility
- authority
- constraints
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Policy analysis: Identification of issues and action options
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Conclusions and recommendations
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