Who this guide helps
Publishers establishing approval gates
The short answer
Name who checks each issue and what evidence they need. A final thumbs-up can leave accuracy, rights or technical questions unexamined.
Practical workflow
Map factual, editorial, visual, rights and export review. Assign appropriately qualified reviewers when required and identify limits of their scope. Define escalation for uncertainty and preserve approved references. Do not assume one reviewer covers every area. Keep versions stable during review.
What a useful handoff looks like
Record findings, changes and final approval. Prevent publication while required reviews remain unresolved. Match the depth of review to the content's consequences and intended audience, and preserve the actual approved output.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not advertise expert verification that did not happen or treat fluency as evidence. Review is a substantive check, not a cosmetic label.
Working example: fields to record
| Field | Illustrative entry — replace with your own facts |
|---|---|
| Review area | Facts rights or export |
| Reviewer scope | Competence and limitations |
| Gate | Required unresolved issues addressed |
Add your own entries; the example is illustrative. Keep sensitive information private.
Sources & further checks
Official references are starting points for further checks, not approval of a specific case, product or project.
Editorial note
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