Article API
An article is more than a block of text. It has a title, an audience, a source trail, a publication state, and a destination.
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Article-to-Article API
An article-to-article workflow adapts an existing piece into a new version for a different audience, reading level, or format. The useful question is not how to make it sound different, but what genuinely needs to change while its meaning, attribution, and important qualifications remain intact.
Start with the right boundary
Keep the original revision and the adaptation brief together. A simplified explanation, an executive summary, and a technical expansion are different editorial assignments; they should not share an ambiguous rewrite instruction.
A practical workflow
01. Set the adaptation goal
Name the new reader and the change in scope. Identify quotations, numerical values, definitions, and caveats that require special care.
02. Preserve the source relationship
Attach the source article identifier and revision to the new record. Record whether the result is a summary, an adaptation, or a substantially new article.
03. Review the differences
Compare claims and omissions, not just wording. A shorter version must not remove the condition that made the original statement true.
Before the next handoff
- A clear reason for the new version.
- Rights and attribution considered before reuse.
- A side-by-side meaning check.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Rewording a third-party article does not by itself make reuse appropriate. Obtain the permissions needed for your intended use and add original value.
What does “Article Article API” refer to here?
It is a topic label for article-to-article adaptation, not a separate product. This page focuses on transforming content responsibly between editorial formats.
Take the next step
Continue with design an article data model that survives every handoff for a complete explanation, practical decisions, and a source-backed reference. To compare the neighboring parts of the process, explore the full article workflow library.