From Does your checker notice the right things?Issue published Aug 28, 2026

Good writing should not earn a better accuracy score.

Published August 24, 2026

What it saysA score for one quality can be influenced by another. This paper measures that problem and tests removing irrelevant evidence from the checker’s explanation.

Why it mattersSeparate score names do not guarantee separate judgments.

Try thisRephrase an answer without changing any facts.

How to use it

Suggested steps

  1. Rephrase an answer without changing any facts.
  2. Check whether its accuracy score moves.
  3. If it does, tighten the rule and test other unrelated changes.
Keep the question specificConceptual explanation · Evals Weekly
CheckWhat to look for
Writing becomes clearerClarity score may improve
Facts are unchangedAccuracy score should hold

Keep in mind Some qualities genuinely interact. Investigate whether each score change makes sense.

A quick check for yourself

What is the practical lesson?

Show answer

Separate score names do not guarantee separate judgments.

Source & why it’s here

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