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Briefing Format Note
A standards note on when a brief is appropriate and what sourcing should appear with it.
Briefs are used for developments that can be stated directly, sourced clearly, and updated quickly.
A brief should:
- identify the primary source,
- explain why the development matters,
- distinguish reporting from commentary or aggregation.
A brief is a format, not a substitute for original reporting.
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