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Relevance 7/10Prompting and EvaluationAdvanced7 min read
Chain of Verification
Chain of verification validates outputs through structured checks instead of single-pass acceptance.
Why it matters for annotators
It lowers acceptance of plausible but unsupported answers.
Visual mental model
Initial answer -> verification steps -> final judgment.
Examples (bad vs good)
Scenario: Real annotation scenario involving Chain of Verification
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.