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Annotation Throughput
Annotation throughput measures volume completed over time at target quality.
Why it matters for annotators
Throughput must be balanced against acceptance and quality metrics.
Visual mental model
Completed items per hour/day at quality threshold.
Examples (bad vs good)
Scenario: Real annotation scenario involving Annotation Throughput
Bad: Labeling quickly without applying project rubric.
Good: Applying rubric criteria, documenting rationale, and escalating uncertainty.
Common mistakes
- Skipping guideline details for edge cases.
- Applying inconsistent criteria across similar samples.
- Avoiding escalation even when uncertain.
Submission checklist
- Read the latest guideline update before each batch.
- Apply rubric dimensions explicitly in each decision.
- Escalate ambiguous items with concise rationale.