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How do you hand research annotations to writers and designers?

Author: Eastern Myth Archive · Editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-06

Who this guide helps

Research collaborators delivering a source-based pack

The short answer

Organize notes around production questions and keep the evidence chain visible. A long bibliography without annotations may not support practical decisions.

Practical workflow

For each topic, provide a concise finding, source identifier, uncertainty and project relevance. Separate historical evidence, later interpretation and proposed invention. Include translation and rights questions with owners for follow-up. Provide bibliographic details even when an online link is available, and avoid copying long passages.

What a useful handoff looks like

Confirm the research version received and unresolved questions. Identify who may update claims and who reviews additions. Keep references usable without suggesting that delivery itself grants reuse rights.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not label the pack expert-verified without an actual qualified review or treat every researched image as approved for publication.

Working example: fields to record

FieldIllustrative entry — replace with your own facts
Production questionSpecific motif or narrative need
Evidence noteSource and limitation
Update ownerReviewer for later additions

Add your own entries; the example is illustrative. Keep sensitive information private.

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Sources & further checks

Official references are starting points for further checks, not approval of a specific case, product or project.

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