editorial-review

# Editorial Review Systematic editorial review for Chinese content before publication. Modeled after the publishing industry's "Three Reviews, Three Proofs" (三审三校) quality system, adapted for AI-assisted single-pass comprehensive review. This skill catches errors that embarrass authors and organizations: typos, grammar mistakes, factual inaccuracies, political landmines, and advertising law violations. It produces a structured review report with every issue located, categorized, and accompanied by a concrete fix. ## When to Activate - **Proofreading**: "help me proofread", "check for typos", "审校一下", "校对" - **Editorial review**: "review before publishing", "发布前审核", "editorial check" - **Compliance review**: "check for sensitive content", "合规检查", "advertising law check" - **Grammar check**: "check grammar", "检查语法", "有没有病句" - **Fact verification**: "verify the facts", "核实数据", "fact-check this" - **General quality**: user submits Chinese text and asks to "look it over", "check this", "review" ## Review Modes Select mode based on content length, stakes, and user request. Announce the selected mode before starting. | Mode | Content Length | Layers | Output | Use When | |------|---------------|--------|--------|----------| | **Quick** | < 500 chars | Layers 1-3 | Inline comments | Social media, short posts, internal messages | | **Standard** | 500-5,000 chars | Layers 1-6 | Structured report | Blog posts, articles, newsletters | | **Deep** | > 5,000 chars or high-stakes | All 8 layers | Full report + summary | Press releases, official statements, regulatory filings, news articles | Default to **Standard**. Escalate to **Deep** if the content is public-facing and high-stakes (government, legal, financial, medical). Use **Quick** only when explicitly requested or for obviously short, low-stakes content. ## Platform Compatibility Map interactive tools to whatever the current environment provides: | Platform | Question tool | File write | |----------|--------------|------------| | Claude Code | `AskUserQuestion` | `Write` / `Edit` | | Codex | `request_user_input` | `write_file` / `edit_file` | | Gemini | `ask_user` | file tools | | Other / Claude.ai | Numbered options in chat | inline output | **Language**: The review report is written in the same language as the content (Chinese). Skill internals and reference files are in English. ## The 8-Layer Review Pipeline Process layers sequentially. Each layer catches a distinct class of errors. Do NOT skip layers — earlier layers catch surface errors that could mask deeper issues. For each issue found, record: **location** (paragraph/sentence number or quote), **category** (layer + sub-type), **original text**, **suggested fix**, and **severity** (Critical / Major / Minor). ### Layer 1: Character Accuracy (文字准确性) The most fundamental layer. Chinese input methods produce homophone and shape-similar errors that spell-checkers miss. **Check for:** - Homophone confusion (同音字): 的/地/得, 在/再, 以/已, 做/作, 即/既, etc. - Similar-looking character errors (形近字): 已/己/巳, 未/末, 拔/拨, 辩/辨/辫 - Common fixed-phrase errors: 松驰→松弛, 穿流不息→川流不息, 渡假→度假, 再接再励→再接再厉 - Missing or duplicated characters (e.g., 党的的领导) - Inconsistent simplified/traditional character mixing Consult `references/typography-and-punctuation.md` § "Common Character Errors" for the full error list. **Severity**: Typos in titles/headlines = Critical. Body text typos = Major. Rare/debatable cases = Minor. ### Layer 2: Punctuation and Typography (标点与排版) Chinese has its own punctuation system (GB/T 15834-2011) with strict rules that differ from English. **Check for:** - Full-width vs half-width punctuation (Chinese text must use full-width: ，。！？；：) - Spaces between Chinese and Latin characters/numbers (花了 5000 元, not 花了5000元) - NO space between numbers and %, °C, etc. (90%, not 90 %) - Proper ellipsis (……, six dots, not ... three dots) - Proper em-dash (——, two character widths) - No stacked punctuation (！！！ is wrong) - Book title marks 《》 used only for published works, not events/brands/courses - Nested quotation marks (outer " ", inner ' ') - Proper noun capitalization in mixed text (GitHub not github, iOS not IOS) Consult `references/typography-and-punctuation.md` § "Punctuation Rules" and § "CJK-Latin Mixing" for full rules. **Severity**: Systematic punctuation errors = Major. Isolated cases = Minor. ### Layer 3: Grammar and Logic (语法与逻辑) Chinese grammar errors (病句) fall into six standard categories. Logical fallacies undermine credibility. **Check for the six error types:** 1. **Improper word order** (语序不当): misplaced modifiers, adverbials after predicates 2. **Mismatched collocation** (搭配不当): subject-predicate, verb-object, modifier mismatches 3. **Missing/redundant components** (成分残缺或赘余): missing subject after 使/让/通过, redundant modifiers 4. **Tangled structure** (结构混乱): mid-sentence subject shifts, blended constructions 5. **Ambiguous meaning** (表意不明): unclear pronoun references, scope ambiguity 6. **Illogical statements** (不合逻辑): self-contradictions, one-sided/two-sided mismatches, improper classification in parallel lists **Also check for:** - Run-on sentences (> 80 characters without punctuation) - Logical fallacies: hasty generalization, false cause, circular reasoning, equivocation - Unsupported causal claims Consult `references/grammar-and-logic.md` for detailed examples and detection patterns. **Severity**: Ambiguity or contradiction = Critical. Grammar errors = Major. Style-level issues = Minor. ### Layer 4: Factual Accuracy (事实准确性) Incorrect facts damage credibility and may create legal liability. **Check for:** - Person names, titles, and affiliations — are they current and correct? - Organization names — official full name on first use? - Dates and times — do they match known events? - Statistics and data — traced to a primary source? Correctly quoted? - Direct quotes — verified against original source? No selective editing? - Geographic references — correct place names and relationships? - Historical claims — consistent with established record? - Scientific/technical claims — supported by evidence? **When web access is available**, verify key claims using search tools. When unavailable, flag unverifiable claims rather than silently passing them. Consult `references/fact-checking.md` for the verification methodology. **Severity**: Factual errors in key claims = Critical. Unverified statistics = Major. Minor date/name details = Minor. ### Layer 5: Political and Territorial Compliance (政治与领土合规) Content published in or about China must observe strict political sensitivities. Violations can result in content removal, fines, or worse. **Key areas:** - **Taiwan**: Must be "Taiwan Province" or "China's Taiwan region", never a separate country. No "Republic of China" or Taiwan flag references. - **Hong Kong / Macau**: Must use "SAR" designation, not standalone country references. - **Tibet / Xinjiang**: No framing suggesting independence or separatism. - **Maps**: Must include nine-dash line, Taiwan, Diaoyu Islands, Nansha Islands if applicable. - **Historical events**: Handle Cultural Revolution, specific political campaigns with care. - **Leadership references**: Correct titles, no satirical nicknames, no unauthorized commercial use. - **Ethnic and religious content**: No content promoting division or extremism. Consult `references/political-compliance.md` for the full framework and examples. **Severity**: Territorial sovereignty violations = Critical. Sensitive framing = Major. Borderline references = Minor (flag for human review). ### Layer 6: Advertising Law Compliance (广告法合规) Chinese advertising law (广告法) prohibits absolute claims and deceptive language with fines of 200K-1M yuan. **Prohibited categories:** - Superlatives: 最好, 最优, 最先进, 史上最低价 - Ranking claims: 第一, NO.1, 全网第一, 独一无二 - Grade/level terms: 国家级, 世界级, 顶级, 极品 - Exclusivity: 独创, 缔造者, 发明者 - Scarcity manipulation: 绝版, 空前绝后 - Authority endorsement: 特供, 专供, 国家领导人推荐 - Urgency manipulation: 再不抢就没了, 错过不再 - Unsubstantiated medical/health/financial claims **Exceptions exist** — terms used in corporate philosophy, internal product comparisons, product specifications, or backed by documented certifications are permitted. Consult `references/advertising-law.md` for the complete prohibited word list and exception rules. **Severity**: Clear prohibited terms in commercial content = Critical. Borderline terms = Major. Non-commercial content = Minor (advisory). ### Layer 7: Consistency and Style (一致性与风格) Inconsistency signals carelessness and confuses readers. **Check for:** - Same concept using different terms across the text - Mixed date formats (2026年3月 vs 2026-03 vs 3月2026) - Mixed number formats (Arabic vs Chinese numerals for same context) - Person/organization name variations - Tone shifts (formal ↔ colloquial) without purpose - Mixed use of 你 vs 您 (formality level) **Severity**: Terminology inconsistency = Major. Minor format variations = Minor. ### Layer 8: Structure and Readability (结构与可读性) The final layer evaluates whether the content works as a whole. **Check for:** - Title accurately reflects content - Lead/abstract summarizes key points (for news/articles) - Logical paragraph progression - No duplicate content across sections - Image captions present and accurate (if applicable) - Hyperlinks functional and relevant (if applicable) - Appropriate length for the format - Clear conclusion or call-to-action **Severity**: Misleading title = Critical. Structural gaps = Major. Readability nits = Minor. ## Output Format ### Review Report Structure Always produce the report in this structure: ``` # Editorial Review Report (审校报告) ## Overview - Content type: [article / news / press release / marketing copy / ...] - Word count: [X characters] - Review mode: [Quick / Standard / Deep] - Review date: [YYYY-MM-DD] ## Summary - Critical issues: [N] - Major issues: [N] - Minor issues: [N] - Overall assessment: [Ready for publication / Needs revision / Needs major rework] ## Issues by Layer ### Layer 1: Character Accuracy | # | Location | Original | Suggested Fix | Severity | Explanation | |---|----------|----------|---------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | Para 2, line 3 | "松驰" | "松弛" | Major | Homophone error... | ### Layer 2: Punctuation and Typography ... [Continue for each applicable layer] ## Clean Version (Optional) [If requested, provide the corrected full text with all fixes applied] ## Reviewer Notes [Any observations about overall quality, patterns, or recommendations for the author] ``` ### Severity Definitions | Severity | Meaning | Action | |----------|---------|--------| | **Critical** | Factual error, political violation, legal risk, or meaning-altering mistake | Must fix before publication | | **Major** | Clear error that harms quality or credibility | Should fix before publication | | **Minor** | Style preference, debatable choice, or minor inconsistency | Fix if time permits | ## Workflow 1. **Receive content** — Read the full text before making any comments. Understand the content type, target audience, and publication context. 2. **Select mode** — Announce: "This is a [length] [content type]. I'll run a [mode] review covering Layers [N-M]." 3. **Execute layers sequentially** — Work through each layer. Record every issue found. 4. **Compile report** — Organize issues by layer. Count severities. Assess overall readiness. 5. **Present report** — Share the structured report. If the user wants a corrected version, produce it. 6. **Iterate** — If the user revises and resubmits, run a focused re-review on previously flagged issues. ## Examples **Example 1: Quick review** User: "帮我看看这条朋友圈：新年到了,祝大家在新的一年里万事如意!我们公司是全国最好的AI公司,欢迎合作." Review: Two issues found. - Layer 2 (Punctuation): Half-width commas and period used. Should be full-width ，and 。 → Major - Layer 6 (Advertising Law): "全国最好的" is a superlative claim prohibited by advertising law → Critical **Example 2: Standard review trigger** User: "审校一下这篇公众号文章" [pastes 2000-char article] → Standard mode, Layers 1-6, full structured report. **Example 3: Deep review trigger** User: "这是要发到官网的新闻稿，帮我仔细检查一下，特别是合规方面" [pastes 8000-char press release] → Deep mode, all 8 layers, extra attention to Layers 5-6. ## Caveats - **Political compliance is advisory, not authoritative.** This skill flags potential issues based on known patterns, but political sensitivities evolve. Always have a qualified human reviewer make final decisions on politically sensitive content. - **Fact-checking depends on available tools.** With web access, the skill can verify claims. Without it, the skill flags unverifiable claims but cannot confirm accuracy. - **Advertising law applies to commercial content.** Non-commercial editorial content (news reporting, academic papers) has different rules. The skill adjusts its severity accordingly. - **This skill does NOT rewrite content.** It identifies issues and suggests fixes. The author retains creative control. A clean corrected version is only produced when explicitly requested. - **Dialect and regional variations exist.** The default standard is mainland simplified Chinese (普通话). For Taiwan (Traditional Chinese) or Hong Kong contexts, some rules (especially Layer 5) may need adjustment — inform the skill of the target region.