⚓ HIGH-QUALITY ANNOTATION LANGUAGE — CHEAT SHEET
You don’t invent sentences in annotation.
You assemble them.
1️⃣ Universal sentence starters (use freely)
These are gold. Platforms love them.
- "The text is clear because..."
- "The paragraph presents..."
- "The wording is simple and direct..."
- "The content follows a logical structure..."
- "The explanation focuses on..."
If you ever feel stuck, start with one of these.
2️⃣ Clarity justification phrases
Use structure, not feelings.
✅ Good phrases:
- "uses simple and direct sentences"
- "presents one main idea per sentence"
- "maintains a clear cause-and-effect relationship"
- "progresses logically from problem to solution"
- "avoids ambiguous or technical terms"
❌ Avoid:
- "easy to read"
- "nice"
- "good"
- "relatable"
3️⃣ Flow & organization language
Annotation-approved ways to say "it flows well":
- "The ideas are logically ordered."
- "Each sentence builds on the previous one."
- "The paragraph maintains a consistent focus."
- "There are no abrupt topic shifts."
4️⃣ Neutrality & tone (very important)
Use these when judging bias or emotion:
- "The tone is neutral and informational."
- "The text avoids emotional or persuasive language."
- "The wording does not express personal opinions."
- "The content presents information without judgment."
Never say you agree or disagree.
5️⃣ Pointing out weaknesses (without sounding critical)
This is a key skill.
Safe phrasing:
- "Clarity may be reduced because..."
- "The explanation lacks specific examples..."
- "Some terms are not clearly defined..."
- "The main idea could be stated more explicitly..."
Notice the soft language: may, could.
6️⃣ Suggested improvement templates
Only one action, never creative.
- "Clarity could be improved by adding a brief example."
- "The main idea could be stated more explicitly in the first sentence."
- "Defining key terms could improve understanding."
- "No improvement needed."
That’s it. Stop there.
7️⃣ Rating justification (copy-paste friendly)
Use this exact pattern:
"I rated the text X/5 because [strength], but [minor limitation]."
Examples:
- "I rated the text 4/5 because the sentences are clear and logically ordered, but the lack of examples slightly limits clarity."
- "I rated the text 5/5 because the wording is simple, focused, and easy to follow."
8️⃣ Words to prefer vs avoid
Prefer:
- clear
- logical
- structured
- consistent
- specific
- neutral
Avoid:
- nice
- good
- bad
- interesting
- important
- relatable
These trigger reviewer skepticism.
🧠 The single rule to remember
Describe properties of the text, not your reaction to it.
If a sentence sounds like your opinion, rewrite it.
⚓ Your readiness check (honest)
# ⚓ HIGH-QUALITY ANNOTATION LANGUAGE — CHEAT SHEET
You don’t *invent* sentences in annotation.
You **assemble** them.
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## 1️⃣ Universal sentence starters (use freely)
These are gold. Platforms love them.
* "The text is clear because..."
* "The paragraph presents..."
* "The wording is simple and direct..."
* "The content follows a logical structure..."
* "The explanation focuses on..."
If you ever feel stuck, start with one of these.
---
## 2️⃣ Clarity justification phrases
Use **structure**, not feelings.
✅ Good phrases:
* "uses simple and direct sentences"
* "presents one main idea per sentence"
* "maintains a clear cause-and-effect relationship"
* "progresses logically from problem to solution"
* "avoids ambiguous or technical terms"
❌ Avoid:
* "easy to read"
* "nice"
* "good"
* "relatable"
---
## 3️⃣ Flow & organization language
Annotation-approved ways to say "it flows well":
* "The ideas are logically ordered."
* "Each sentence builds on the previous one."
* "The paragraph maintains a consistent focus."
* "There are no abrupt topic shifts."
---
## 4️⃣ Neutrality & tone (very important)
Use these when judging bias or emotion:
* "The tone is neutral and informational."
* "The text avoids emotional or persuasive language."
* "The wording does not express personal opinions."
* "The content presents information without judgment."
Never say you *agree* or *disagree*.
---
## 5️⃣ Pointing out weaknesses (without sounding critical)
This is a key skill.
Safe phrasing:
* "Clarity may be reduced because..."
* "The explanation lacks specific examples..."
* "Some terms are not clearly defined..."
* "The main idea could be stated more explicitly..."
Notice the **soft language**: *may, could*.
---
## 6️⃣ Suggested improvement templates
Only **one action**, never creative.
* "Clarity could be improved by adding a brief example."
* "The main idea could be stated more explicitly in the first sentence."
* "Defining key terms could improve understanding."
* "No improvement needed."
That’s it. Stop there.
---
## 7️⃣ Rating justification (copy-paste friendly)
Use this exact pattern:
> "I rated the text X/5 because [strength], but [minor limitation]."
Examples:
* "I rated the text 4/5 because the sentences are clear and logically ordered, but the lack of examples slightly limits clarity."
* "I rated the text 5/5 because the wording is simple, focused, and easy to follow."
---
## 8️⃣ Words to **prefer** vs **avoid**
### Prefer:
* clear
* logical
* structured
* consistent
* specific
* neutral
### Avoid:
* nice
* good
* bad
* interesting
* important
* relatable
These trigger reviewer skepticism.
---
## 🧠 The single rule to remember
> **Describe properties of the text, not your reaction to it.**
If a sentence sounds like *your opinion*, rewrite it.
---
## ⚓ Your readiness check (honest)