Content Creation Guidelines: A Complete Approach
These guidelines detail a process for producing highly accurate, well-sourced, and easily digestible content.The focus is on verifiable facts,clear presentation,and a professional journalistic style.
I. Verification & Timeliness (Research Phase)
Before writing, rigorously confirm all facts. This includes:
- Fact-Checking: Independently corroborate every statement with reliable sources.
- Contradiction Search: Proactively seek out information that challenges or updates the original source material.
- Current Events Check (as of January 24, 2026, 13:18:08 EST): For dynamic topics (legal proceedings, political developments, business decisions, crises), determine if any new information has emerged.Prioritize the most up-to-date, confirmed details. If no updates exist, explicitly state the last verified date.
- No Invention: Avoid speculation, fabricated data, or unsubstantiated claims.
II. Entity & location Focus (SEO & Institution)
Structure content around key entities to improve searchability and clarity:
- Primary Entity: Identify the central subject of the piece.
- Related Entities: Pinpoint associated organizations, people, places, and relevant regulations.
- Heading Structure: Integrate these entities into
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headings for logical organization.
- Authoritative Linking: Use inline HTML links () only to specific, relevant pages within official sources – government websites, court documents, regulatory filings, and verified news organizations. Avoid linking to general website homepages.
- Link Quality: Exclude links from unreliable or SEO-focused websites.
III. Structured Responses (Content Format)
Each major section (under an
heading) must follow this format:
- Direct Answer: Begin with a concise, factual answer to the section’s central question.
- detailed explanation: Provide supporting context, background, or elaboration.
- Supporting Evidence: Include a specific example, official quote, statistic, date, or documented event to substantiate the information.
IV. Data-Driven Reporting (Fact Presentation)
Prioritize precision and verifiability:
- Specific Data: Use precise figures, dates, titles, percentages, and amounts.
- Avoid Vague Language: Eliminate imprecise terms like “significant,” “many,” or “recently.”
- Attribution: Every fact must be traceable to a verifiable source.
V. Technical Requirements (HTML Output)
Deliver clean, functional HTML:
- allowed Tags:
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- Prohibited Tags: Strictly avoid tags, style attributes, and IDs.
- Structure: Begin with a clear introductory paragraph (lede). Utilize lists and blockquotes for enhanced readability.
- Tone: Authoritative, direct, and approachable.
- Language: American English, adhering to AP style guidelines.
- Voice: Active voice only. Contractions are acceptable.
- Avoid AI-isms: Eliminate phrases commonly associated with artificial intelligence, such as “delve into” or “comprehensive guide.” Focus on concise, direct communication.Remove unnecessary filler.
VI. Editorial Style (Voice & Tone)
Maintain a professional and accessible writing style:
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