- Choose a well thought out topic. (One that you can write a whole article on.)
- Have an appropriate and original title.
- Pinpoint your target audience. Make sure that your article stays geared toward this audience.
- Article must have an introduction that adequately introduces and summarizes your how-to.
- A chart, illustration, photograph, or list of needed supplies. (Must have at least one.)
- 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.)
- Cite any outside sources.
- Must include some additional tips or advice.
Steps:
- rough draft (written out)
- type up
- revise (peer review)
- final draft (print)