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Every story gets scored. Four criteria. Each rated 1 to 5. Total out of 20. The score decides what gets developed first.

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Impact Potential (1–5)

How strongly does this story demonstrate transformation?

• 5 — Clear, significant, human change. The before-and-after hits you in the chest.
• 3 — Change is there, but the narrative doesn't land as hard.
• 1 — Minimal or unclear transformation. Hard to feel the shift.

Uniqueness (1–5)

How different is this story from what you've already captured?

• 5 — Nothing like it in the pipeline. A fresh voice, a new angle, a perspective you haven't told before.
• 3 — Some overlap with existing stories, but distinct enough to stand on its own.
• 1 — Too similar to something already logged. Won't add much.

Ethical Clearance (1–5)

How clean is the consent and safeguarding situation?

• 5 — Full written consent. No vulnerability concerns. No complexity.
• 3 — Verbal consent only, or some safeguarding considerations to work through first.
• 1 — Significant concerns. Consent not secured. Subject may be in a vulnerable situation. Proceed with care.

Urgency (1–5)

Does this story need to go out soon?

• 5 — There's a deadline. A funding bid, a report, a campaign. It's needed within four weeks.