Duplicate review of "Using Bullet Points and Lists"

It was number 9 when I reviewed it ...... (morning of Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011)

Article: Using Bullet Points and Lists

Summary: Bullet points and lists are a good tool to bring the reader’s attention to a specific set of items or a sequence. While bullet points or other graphic symbols suggest that all the items on the list are of the same importance, numbers signify importance and priority. For example, number one on the list is more important and urgent than two or three. If the entry on the list is a definitive sentence, the entry should always end with a period. One should always try to start the entries with action verbs if possible, as well as try to keep all the entries to approximately the same length and structure. Lists should not be longer than three to six items if at all possible. Use lists sparingly and always finish with a summary sentence under the list.

Skill Required: This article is written in a very basic and straightforward manner, no significant background knowledge is required. It is recommended as a quick guide to anyone who writes documentation, memos, etc. on daily basis.

Target Audience: This article is targeted towards people who do not yet possess basic knowledge about using lists, i.e. new and current students as well as high school students and general public.