Abstract: An apparatus categorizes knowledge elements that an investigator derives from source materials into issue categories. The issue categories may be predefined based on the type or nature of the investigative matter or user-defined as circumstances dictate. The apparatus also allows for preparation of a narrative based on the knowledge elements and source materials. A hopper allows a user to view and access the categorized knowledge elements during preparation of the narrative. Accordingly, through this collaboration process, investigators may produce a narrative more accurately and efficiently. Further, the apparatus links the text in the narrative back to the knowledge elements and the source materials which may be easily accessed via the links to enable them to be reviewed to determine whether the relevant text in the narrative is firmly based thereon. Thus, review of the work product created with the apparatus may be simplified.

Abstract: An apparatus categorizes knowledge elements that an investigator derives from source materials into issue categories. The issue categories may be predefined based on the type or nature of the investigative matter or user-defined as circumstances dictate. The apparatus also allows for preparation of a narrative based on the knowledge elements and source materials. A hopper allows a user to view and access the categorized knowledge elements during preparation of the narrative. Accordingly, through this collaboration process, investigators may produce a narrative more accurately and efficiently. Further, the apparatus links the text in the narrative back to the knowledge elements and the source materials which may be easily accessed via the links to enable them to be reviewed to determine whether the relevant text in the narrative is firmly based thereon. Thus, review of the work product created with the apparatus may be simplified.