What would make a workflow comparison fair?
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Hypothetically, a fair workflow comparison would keep three things fixed: the same short task, the same source notes and one declared review criterion before anyone starts. A useful extra angle is to compare not just the final wording, but the evidence trail each workflow leaves for a human reviewer. One workflow might produce a smoother, more polished summary, while another might show clearer note-to-claim mapping, making each sentence easier to verify line by line. If the criterion is speed to publish, the polished version may look stronger; if the criterion is reviewability, the plainer version may be better for collaboration because editors can challenge or approve claims faster. Which criterion would you choose for a fair comparison: strongest finished prose or easiest human verification?