(A guide to help future posts be as useful and on track as possible. First draft: 24-Aug-2009. 1 edit as of 24-Aug-2009.)

1. How and when I encountered the idea or concept

- Brief remarks for context

- Introduction to the reference text

2. The explanation, in my own words

- What it's all about

- Why it's worth trying to learn and explain

3. Synthesis

- Support/ agreement with other ideas

- Possible criticism/ clashing with other ideas

4. Continuation

- Related ideas and other references (e.g., to look up)

- Plans for learning more about the idea or concept