Framework / Methodology / Research

WRITE A SHORT INTRODUCTION THAT EXPLAINS WHAT THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS, WHO IT IS FOR, AND WHY IT MATTERS. AIM FOR TWO OR THREE SENTENCES.

The ProblemDESCRIBE THE PROBLEM OR DECISION THIS ARTICLE ADDRESSES.

The MethodSUMMARIZE THE MODEL, PROCESS, OR APPROACH.

The OutcomeEXPLAIN WHAT THE READER CAN DECIDE, BUILD, OR IMPROVE.

Purpose

EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTICLE, FRAMEWORK, OR PROJECT. DEFINE THE INTENDED AUDIENCE AND THE OPERATIONAL RESULT IT SHOULD SUPPORT. Core principle: WRITE THE MOST IMPORTANT IDEA THE READER SHOULD REMEMBER.

1. First Major Section

WRITE THE SECTION INTRODUCTION.

First Subsection

ADD THE EXPLANATION.

  • FIRST IMPORTANT ITEM
  • SECOND IMPORTANT ITEM
  • THIRD IMPORTANT ITEM

Second Subsection

ADD THE EXPLANATION.

2. Second Major Section

WRITE THE SECTION INTRODUCTION.

  1. First step. EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS.
  2. Second step. EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS.
  3. Third step. EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS.

3. Decision or Classification

INTRODUCE THE DECISION TABLE OR CLASSIFICATION.

DimensionClassificationRequired Action
FIRST DIMENSIONFIRST CLASSIFICATIONFIRST ACTION
SECOND DIMENSIONSECOND CLASSIFICATIONSECOND ACTION
THIRD DIMENSIONTHIRD CLASSIFICATIONTHIRD ACTION

4. Verification

EXPLAIN HOW THE RESULT SHOULD BE VERIFIED.

  • WHAT EVIDENCE MUST EXIST?
  • WHAT MUST BE RETESTED?
  • WHO CONFIRMS THE RESULT?
  • WHAT DOES COMPLETION MEAN?
DESCRIBE THE DIAGRAM OR IMAGE
WRITE A SHORT CAPTION THAT EXPLAINS WHAT THE IMAGE SHOWS.

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The Bottom Line

SUMMARIZE THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE ARTICLE AND THE ACTION THE READER SHOULD TAKE AFTER READING IT.

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