QA checklist · Authentic copy
Deslop AI Writing Quality & Slop Filter Checklist
A systematic editorial QA checklist defining 20+ AI slop tropes, concrete replacement verbs, and paragraph density criteria.
Banal Openings & Metaphors
- 01
Era clichés removal
Eliminate formulaic openings like 'In today's fast-paced digital world' and get straight to the operating hypothesis.
- 02
Overused metaphor cleanup
Strip repetitive tropes including 'Double-edged sword', 'Game changer', 'Tapestry', and 'Testament to'.
Verb & Adjective Deflation
- 01
Overused AI verb replacement
Replace abstract verbs like 'Delve into', 'Unleash', 'Elevate', and 'Harness' with concrete operator actions.
- 02
Hyperbolic adjective filtering
Filter unsupported adjectives including 'Crucial', 'Pivotal', 'Paramount', 'Seamless', and 'Bespoke'.
Structure & Density Gate
- 01
Symmetrical parallel elimination
Remove synthetic 'It is not just about X, it is about Y' structures and vague closing summaries.
- 02
Verifiable evidence density
Audit that each section contains specific steps, numeric parameters, or code with less than 20% non-entity filler.