Editing Research/Fiction Writing/AI Prose Prompts (section)

== Mechanical anti-slop scan prompt ==

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Audit the text below for low-quality AI-assisted prose patterns. Do not judge authorship. Only identify revision opportunities.

Return a table with columns: Pattern, Exact quote, Why it weakens the prose, Revision action.

Check for:
1. Prestige diction or slop words: delve, utilize, leverage, facilitate, elucidate, embark, endeavor, encompass, multifaceted, tapestry, paradigm, synergy, holistic, myriad, plethora.
2. Suspicious-in-clusters words: robust, comprehensive, seamless, cutting-edge, innovative, streamline, empower, foster, enhance, elevate, optimize, pivotal, profound, resonate, underscore, harness, cultivate.
3. Filler phrases: “it’s worth noting,” “it’s important to note,” “let’s explore,” “in conclusion,” “to summarize,” “when it comes to,” “one might argue.”
4. Formulaic transitions at paragraph starts.
5. “Not just X, but Y” constructions.
6. Overuse of em dashes.
7. Uniform sentence length.
8. Uniform paragraph length.
9. Abstract nouns where concrete evidence would work.
10. Claims that need citation or verification.

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