How-To Article Criteria

1. Choose a well thought out topic. (One that you can write a whole article on.)
2. Have an appropriate and original title.
3. Pinpoint your target audience. Make sure that your article stays geared toward this audience.
4. Article must have an introduction that adequately introduces and summarizes your how-to.
5. A chart, illustration, photograph, or list of needed supplies. (Must have at least one.)
6. Instructions must be written in the form of 10 steps. Must be sequential, clear, and well organized. (Keep in mind the reader may not know all of the contextual verbiage.)
7. Cite any outside sources.
8. Must include some additional tips or advice.

Steps:

1. rough draft (written out)
2. type up
3. revise (peer review)
4. final draft (print)