Suggested Points to Cover in Articles
The following questions should help you flesh out your articles with relevant material. They’re appropriate for almost any topic, and they’ll help you focus on the keyword that you’re writing about.
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To use them, simply type in an answer to each question, then delete each question as you answer it! It isn’t necessary that you answer every single question. The idea behind these outlines is to get you thinking about your keyword, and then ultimately, writing about it!
Introduction
· What is the problem with NOT having access to or using keyword?
· When does the problem of not having or using keyword most likely occur?
· Who is most likely to experience the problem of not having keyword?
· What causes the problem of not having or using keyword?
· Where is this problem of not having keyword most likely found?
Alternative Solutions
· What are some of the **alternative** solutions?
· Who is most likely to try these **alternative** solutions?
· When are these **alternative** solutions usually applied?
· Where are these **alternative** solutions found?
· Why do the aforementioned **alternative** solutions NOT work the way that keyword does?
The “Keyword” as the Solution
· What is the solution? (Introduce keyword)
· How does keyword solve the problem?
Definition
· What is the definition of keyword?
· Into what general category does keyword belong?
· How many different kinds of keywords are there and how do they differ from each other?
Alternative Definitions
· What other words or phrases are used to define keyword?
· Who would use these other words or phrases?
· When might these phrases be used?
· Where might these phrases be used?
· Why might these phrases be used?
· Why might these other words or phrases be correct/incorrect?
· Why is the current keyword the correct word or phrase?
Further Descriptions
· What does keyword look/feel/smell/sound/taste like?
· What are keyword ‘s main parts and how does each work?
· What does keyword need to operate?
History
· Who discovered/invented keyword?
· When was keyword discovered/invented?
· Where was keyword discovered/invented?
· What was keyword used for in the past?
· How did keyword develop over time?
Current Usage
Resistance
· Why might some people resist using keyword?
· Who might resist using keyword and is this justified?
· When might keyword be resisted and is this justified?
· Where might keyword be resisted and is this justified?
Today’s Application
· What is keyword used for today?
· Who uses keyword?
· Where is keyword used and why?
· When is keyword typically used and why?
· How does keyword relate to what the reader is doing (or wants to do)?
Application (How To Use “Keyword”)
Step 1 (describe need for a keyword mission statement)
· What should the reader expect after formulating a mission statement for keyword?
Step 2 (describe need for schedule/deadline.)
· What should the reader expect after formulating a schedule/deadline?
Step 3 (describe need for risk plan.)
· What should the reader expect after formulating a risk plan?
Step 4 (list required reference materials/resources).
· What should the reader expect after collecting reference materials/resources?
Step 5 (list required equipment for additional help/safety precautions).
· What should the reader expect after preparing for additional help/safety precautions?
Step 6 (suggest why & how to get others involved).
· What should the reader expect after get others involved?
Step 7 (describe need for personal log).
· What should the reader expect after formulating a personal log?
Step 8 (describe steps for each action). · What should the reader expect after completing each action?
Step 9 (point out how to test for errors and fix them).
· What should the reader expect after testing for errors and fixing them?
Maintenance
· How should keyword be maintained and why?
· Are there any unusual characteristics (warnings) that the reader should be aware of?
· Where can the reader go for more information?
Conclusion
· What are questions that continue to be unanswered?
· What facts and data are still unclear?
· What further work, research or experimentation that needs to be done?
· What is the ultimate benefit of following the suggestions in this article?
External Resources:
1. Using Outlines
2. Guide to Writing Research Papers: MLA-Style
