Revision
The second pass is where quality begins
- A first AI answer is usually a starting point.
- A better answer uses critique, constraints, and human selection.
- Revision should preserve meaning while reducing weakness.
Weak versus strong
First pass
Weak
Polished answer treated as final.
Strong
Useful draft with assumptions marked.
Critique
Weak
Only praises the output.
Strong
Identifies missing evidence and risk.
Revision
Weak
Generates more random alternatives.
Strong
Improves one chosen option with rationale.