The stylistic items are –1.         The document should be in PDF format.  This is important for at least two reasons.  First, PDF format documents can be opened almost universally with fr

The stylistic items are –

1.         The document should be in PDF format.  This is important for at least two reasons.  First, PDF format documents can be opened almost universally with free PDF Readers.  Second, converting a document to PDF locks the pagination and formatting of a document so that it prints properly every time without having to re-format.

2.         A Style Manual should be followed. 

The substantive items are –

            a.         Start with a short statement that explains why you are researching this topic.

            b.        In the summary be sure to cover –

            --         purpose of the article

            --         organization of the article

            --         target audience for the article

            --         reliability of the article

            --         timeliness of the article (whether it is up to date or still applies today)                --         comprehensiveness of the article