THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T207
Template Title: Internal Scientific Briefing Note Template
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster E – Science, Testing, Misinformation (E46–E65)
Linked Templates / Policies: T206 Lab Result Receipt, T203 Data Governance, T208 Public Communication Plan
Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______
Prepared by / Role: _______________________
Office / Unit: ____________________________
Country / Location: _______________________
Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive
Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only
INTERNAL SCIENTIFIC BRIEFING NOTE (for leadership)
1) Case Details (quick)
Relic ID: ______________________________
Sample ID(s) (if any): ______________________________
Lab / partner name: __________________________________________
Report date(s): ____ / ____ / ______
Files reviewed (main report name): ______________________________
Internal reviewer(s): _________________________________________
2) Questions Asked (What we wanted to know)
Write clear questions in simple words.
Q1: _________________________________________________________
Q2: _________________________________________________________
Q3 (if needed): ______________________________________________
3) Methods Used (What the lab did)
List the methods and explain in plain words.
Method 1 (name): ____________________ Plain meaning: ____________
Method 2 (name): ____________________ Plain meaning: ____________
Sample taken? Yes [ ] No [ ] If Yes, size/location (short): __________
Any special handling/controls reported (cleaning, contamination control)?
Yes [ ] No [ ] Notes: _________________________________________
4) Key Findings (Main results)
Write facts first. Avoid strong claims.
Finding 1: ____________________________________________________
Finding 2: ____________________________________________________
Finding 3 (if needed): _________________________________________
Confidence level (tick one): High [ ] Medium [ ] Low [ ]
Reason (1–2 lines): _____________________________________________
5) Limits and Uncertainty (What we cannot claim)
Tick and add notes.
Small sample / limited data [ ]
Method limits (cannot answer the main question fully) [ ]
Results could have more than one meaning [ ]
Possible contamination / handling limits [ ]
Lab report missing key details [ ]
Notes (short): _________________________________________________
6) Risks and Sensitivities (if shared or misunderstood)
Risk of misunderstanding by public/media: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ]
Risk to faith/community harmony: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ]
Risk to security (theft/targeting) after release: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ]
Notes (short): _________________________________________________
7) Next Steps (What we recommend)
Tick and fill.
No further action needed [ ]
Ask lab for clarification (list questions): ___________________________
Internal peer review (second expert): Yes [ ] No [ ] Name/role: ______
More testing (non-invasive first): Yes [ ] No [ ] What/why: __________
Conservation action needed now: Yes [ ] No [ ] What: ______________
Prepare public communication plan (T208): Yes [ ] No [ ]
Other: ________________________________________________________
8) Leadership Decision Needed (clear request)
Leadership is asked to decide (tick):
Accept results for internal record [ ]
Approve follow-up testing [ ]
Approve conservation actions [ ]
Approve public statement / education activity [ ]
Pause / do not proceed [ ]
Reason (1–3 lines): _____________________________________________
9) Attachments (tick)
Lab report (main) [ ]
Raw data files list [ ]
T206 receipt & verification form [ ]
Chain-of-custody (T204) [ ]
Photos/diagrams [ ]
Draft Q&A (if needed) [ ]
Prepared by: _______________________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Dept Head): ____________ Date: //____
Approved by (Director/Board if required): __________ Date: //____
