Developing Topics - 2

IONS-AL members may have many different approaches to developing a topic. Here is one simple way:

1. Pick a topic of interest to you and, possibly, other IONS-AL members.
2. Do a little internet-based research on the topic to locate some related information.
3. Draft the body of the topic post which may include, e.g.,
   a.  one or more questions;
   b.  a statement of fact or opinion;
   c. several explanatory paragraphs;
   d.  selected quotes or other citations;
   e. links to related resources on the internet;
   f. images, tables, diagrams, etc.
4. Submit the draft via email (if it's your first), or 
5. Post the draft directly to the blog (if you've done one, before).
   [see: Blogging Basics]
   

Remember, your topic post is just the beginning of a discussion on the topic, with comments added from others who are interested in or know the topic.