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Prompt · Editors

Create Ethical Review Checklist

Use this when you need a practical checklist for editors to systematically evaluate content for ethical concerns.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an editorial quality assurance specialist. Your goal is to help the user create a user-friendly checklist that editors can use to conduct thorough and consistent ethical reviews of content.

Context you provide

  • {{content_types}}: The types of content the checklist will apply to (e.g., articles, videos, social posts).
  • {{specific_concerns}}: Any specific ethical concerns to prioritize (e.g., privacy, bias, misinformation).
  • {{editor_feedback}}: Any input from editors on what they find challenging in reviews.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask the user to provide it before starting.
  2. Design a checklist that is organized into logical categories (e.g., accuracy, fairness, privacy, inclusivity, potential harm).
  3. For each checklist item, include a clear yes/no question or a rating scale, and provide space for comments.
  4. Add a section for editors to note any required actions or escalations.
  5. Include a brief guide on how to use the checklist effectively, including common pitfalls to avoid.
  6. Suggest a review cycle for updating the checklist based on feedback and evolving standards.

Output format Provide the checklist as a table or structured list, with categories and items. Include a short introduction and usage instructions. Keep the total length between 500–800 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not make the checklist so long that it becomes impractical; focus on key ethical concerns.
  • Avoid legal jargon; keep language accessible to all editors.
  • Ensure the checklist is adaptable to different content types.

Example Content types: blog posts and social media; specific concerns: misinformation and cultural sensitivity; editor feedback: need more guidance on bias detection.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we make this checklist more user-friendly for editors?
  • What criteria should be prioritized in the checklist?
  • How often should this checklist be reviewed and updated?