SOURCE-LED WRITING · Workflow idea

Start with what your sources say and keep an editor responsible for what readers see.

For a team or individual with an authorized purpose, break an article topic into research questions, prepare a source-based brief, and shape it into an editorial draft. A brief can overlook context or repeat protected language, and internal material may not be cleared for public use. Verify every claim in its source, distinguish evidence from interpretation, check attribution and reuse rights, protect private documents, and require an editor to approve the final article. Keep personal and confidential details limited to approved people, verify key facts and rights, and require an accountable person to approve the exact result before it is shared or acted on.

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Starts with
A permitted request about article drafts based on an approved internal knowledge collection is ready for review
Produces
A private article drafts based on an approved internal knowledge collection review draft with source checks, uncertainty notes, and human approval status.
Category
Reviews & approvals

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

A documented purpose, authorized source material, and an accountable reviewer

“Prepare article drafts based on an approved internal knowledge collection from permitted information for a person to review before any external or consequential action.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

5 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Break an article topic into research questions, prepare a source-based brief, and shape it into an editorial draft.

  1. Confirm source rights and intended use

    Check permission, licenses, attribution, and limits on reuse or adaptation.

  2. Keep claims tied to verifiable sources

    Check material statements against original sources and distinguish evidence from interpretation.

  3. Review originality and context

    Remove unsupported claims, close copying, misleading edits, and missing disclosures.

  4. Check the complete draft and audience

    Review accuracy, accessibility, context, and destination-specific requirements.

  5. Approve the exact release

    Require an editor or rights owner to approve the complete content and publication.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A private article drafts based on an approved internal knowledge collection review draft with source checks, uncertainty notes, and human approval status.

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Review knowledge-backed article drafts

Reviews & approvals · Example outcome

The handoff

A private article drafts based on an approved internal knowledge collection review draft with source checks, uncertainty notes, and human approval status.

Keep in mind

A brief can overlook context or repeat protected language, and internal material may not be cleared for public use. Verify every claim in its source, distinguish evidence from interpretation, check attribution and reuse rights, protect private documents, and require an editor to approve the final article.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Record sources and permissions

Keep allowed uses, attribution, expiration dates, and content owners with each asset.

Set factual and editorial standards

Define evidence, disclosures, voice, accessibility, and review expectations.

Protect unpublished material

Restrict briefs, transcripts, drafts, and source files to authorized reviewers.

Require approval before publishing

Do not release, schedule, or distribute a draft without explicit sign-off.

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