Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

10) Article Outlining

SoulfullyAButterfly March 10th, 2021

This discussion aims to present some tips for the article outlining process - it is a general discussion and you are not limited to using these techniques but are welcome to share your personal experiences and suggestions in the forum replies!

  1. Brainstorming

  • Brainstorm the need for your content piece - establish your idea and consider what the content needs to contain by asking yourself the purpose of the content piece and what your audience would like to know through your work.
  • Moreover, consider auditing existing content to find opportunities for interconnected content as well as to find ideas for further enhancing your content collection.
  • For example, you can browse through the current Expert articles available at 7 Cups and consider what related or supporting content works can be developed.
  1. Developing a Concrete Idea

  • After brainstorming the need for your content work, develop a concrete idea to support your proposed title. A concrete idea is simply what purpose you intend to fulfill through your content.
  • In other words, be clear about what you would like to include within your content article.
  1. Listing Main Points

  • Consider listing the main points of what you would like to include in your content article: you can consider starting with major subheadings and their supporting points, or just a general list of points you would like to include and research.
  1. Descriptions of Main Points

  • After forming the list of main points, consider adding small details or descriptions about what that point should contain or answer - these descriptions can include pointers on what to research, questions, etc.
  • After writing the list and descriptions, consider where you want to add expert quotes and what type of expert you can contact.
  • Moreover, consider creating a brief list of existing content you can use and backlink to.
  • You can edit your outline to include any new things that come up during your research for other points, but it is recommended to keep your content within your outline/concrete idea after creating it.

Need help with your outline? Consider using the Student Discussion Thread or emailing ayesha@7cups.com for support.

-

This post is brought to you by the Content Development and Marketing Program, find out more information about the program here

75
amomtessa August 27th, 2021

@SoulfullyAButterfly
Thanks for offering such techniques.

Lannylistens September 9th, 2021

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Thank you so much for these techniques! I will be putting them to use soon! smiley

azuladragon34 September 14th, 2021

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Thanks for the information

WhiteRoses25 November 7th, 2021

I like the Brainstorming analogy and the focusing on main points. Each main point I will write about from my first paragraph. Thanks very helpful!

amazingNutella24 December 7th, 2021

@SoulfullyAButterfly

I'm definitely keeping those tips in mind while I write mine 💜 These are so awesome, Soul! Thanks a lot!

optimisticMoment4139 December 21st, 2021

thank you for those ideas !

KatePersephone December 27th, 2021
i will keep this information in mind! thanks a lot
Zahraa000 January 2nd, 2022

Thanks for your idea💜


GoldenRuleJG January 26th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly Thank you for this important post. Asking yourself the important questions you want to explore is great for analysis.

The main points I will look at are:

- Definitions and symptoms of anxiety - may talk about autism too

- What does interviewer and interviewee consider as anxiety vocally and in terms of non-verbal communication

- Personal stories on interview anxiety

- Coping mechanisms:
STAR Interview technique
Interview types
Mindfulness
Researching about company
2 replies
SoulfullyAButterfly OP January 28th, 2022

@GoldenRuleJG sounds like a wonderful brainstorming list/outline

1 reply
GoldenRuleJG January 29th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly Thank you so much for your encouragement Soul 😊

load more
load more
SoftForestHSP77 January 31st, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

The way you presented the outline was spot on. Thank you very much.