service to the reader

  • Titles (substantive and section-oriented) Every scholarly document needs a clear and substantive title to serve the reader. Titles shouldn’t just describe the document’s type (e.g., "Analytics Report"). Instead, they should indicate the document’s specific focus, such as "Actor-Network Theory: A First Dive into This TMP." Titles provide a key entry point into your work and establish expectations for the content. Similarly, subsection titles should be substantive—not generic—and act as signposts for navigating the text.
  • Page numbers or paragraph numbers: These elements are essential for group accountability and shared orientation. In the scholarly world, we use them to communicate clearly with others, reference specific sections, and collaborate effectively in discussions or papers. These formalities aren’t just for individual navigation; they exist to enable mutual understanding within a group of two or more people.
  • correct references, to direct readers well
  • guiding formulations in paragraphs
Edited Jun 16, 2025 by ilippert
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