I was asked to produce a publication-ready technology article, but the supplied source material was empty. Because I must base reporting strictly on the material you provide, I cannot invent facts, quotes, dates, or claims. Below I explain why I cannot write the requested piece without sources, what specific information I need, and how to format and supply materials so I can produce a full article that meets editorial standards.
Why I can’t write the article
My instructions require producing an article that relies only on the source material you submit. The source fields you supplied contained no content, so there is nothing to summarize, verify, or translate into a news story. Creating an article in that situation would require inventing facts or attributing statements without evidence, which I cannot do.
When source material is missing or incomplete, attempts to proceed typically result in speculation, inaccuracies, or statements that cannot be verified. To maintain accuracy and adhere to editorial policies, I must pause and request the necessary inputs before writing.
What I need from you to proceed
To produce a 700–1,000 word publication-ready article, please provide the following items in your next message or upload:
- A complete source article or links to primary sources. This can include a URL, plain text of a press release, a PDF, or the full transcript of an interview.
- A brief summary of what you want the article to emphasize (for example: breaking news, analysis, product launch, executive interview, research findings).
- Any direct quotes you want included. If quotes come from your source, indicate the exact text and attribution as presented in the source material.
- Publication metadata you want included: author byline, publication date to display (if different from today), and category preference if you have one.
- Any embargo or attribution requirements (e.g., “do not publish before X” or “credit source Y”).
How to format and supply source material
To make the editing and article-writing process efficient and accurate, follow these formatting tips:
- Provide URLs to the exact pages that contain the primary information. If a source is behind a paywall, include the excerpt or the relevant passages you wish summarized.
- If you paste text, include the headline and the full body text. Avoid partial excerpts unless you note that they are excerpts.
- Identify which sentences are direct quotes and provide the speaker’s name and role exactly as it appears in the source.
- For research papers or technical reports, include the title, authors, and DOI or link, and specify which figures or findings should be highlighted.
- If multiple sources are relevant, list them in order of priority so I know which to treat as the authoritative reference.
Next steps and timelines
Once you supply the requested source material and metadata, I will draft a 700–1,000 word article that adheres to the editorial rules: no invented facts, clear sourcing, a strong lede, and H2 subheads. I will also provide SEO fields and suggested keywords tailored to the supplied content. If you have a preferred tone (neutral news, analytical, or feature-style), include that preference with the materials.
If you prefer, paste the source content directly into your reply or attach links to the primary materials. After I receive the sources, I will confirm receipt and proceed to write the article based only on the provided information.
If you have any questions about what qualifies as sufficient source material, tell me what you intend to report and I can advise on specific items to include. I look forward to receiving the source text so I can produce a fact-based, publication-ready article for CloudPath Tech.
Source: WSJ