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There has been a lot of confusion regarding the differences on About and List articles. Both formats have very similar Intro/Overviews sections, but the main differences lie in the main body sections.
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| ABOUT | LIST |
| MAIN BODY LENGTH | You must have 5 sections, approximately 75 words per section. | You must have at least 3 sections, approximately 125 words per section |
| SUBHEAD TITLES IN MAIN BODY | Provide general topics that will cover a wide array of information. Use subheads like History, Significance, Geography, Size, etc., to give the readers a comprehensive understanding of the topic. | Focus each subhead as if it were a subcategory of the item presented in the title. If you are writing an article titled, “List of Low Carb Snack Food” pick three to four different types of low carb snacks and explain. |
The goal of the About article is to give a well-rounded overview of a particular topic, while Lists focus on individual items.
For example, if you were writing an About article titled "Low Carb Snack Foods," we DO NOT want a list of low carb snack foods and corresponding descriptions. The types of snacks can comprise one subhead and section, but we are looking for a multifaceted article covering different angles of the title. For instance, you might explain the significance of choosing low carb snacks, misconceptions people may have about low carb snacks, benefits of including low card snack items to your diet, ways to identify a snack that is low carb, etc. While we don't require that you use our suggested subheads, they can be useful to help shape your article.
On the other hand, if you were writing a List article titled "Low Carb Snack Foods," you might provide three or four subheads dedicated to different types of low carb snacks. You could include three sections with subheads such as, "On the Go," "At Home," and "For the Kids," and use each section to explain the different options you have to feed your kids or eat at home and on the go. Another option might be to provide three sections with subheads such as "Protein," "Healthy Fat," and "Fiber," outlining which types of low carb snacks fit those categories.
I hope this helps. We are currently in the progress of updating our example articles in the Resource Center and will notify the community as soon as those have been updated.
Thanks!
johnboywalton71
Oct 9, 7:25 AM
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SarahMetz
Oct 9, 11:42 AM
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AugustM
Oct 9, 9:29 PM
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PutnamC
Oct 10, 9:24 AM
Thanks for your time.
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Julie Ackendorf
Oct 10, 9:29 AM
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MaryK
Oct 10, 5:34 PM
We are currently in the process of replacing the examples in the Resource Center. As soon as the new, "5" quality articles are posted, we will make sure it is announced. Thanks for your feedback!
-Mary
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PutnamC
Oct 12, 12:20 PM
Great news that "5" quality articles will be posted!
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Jennifer C
Oct 12, 9:06 PM
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MaryK
Oct 13, 4:29 PM
That is a great question. I hesitate answering it here, but PM me and I'll be happy to help. Here is a quick hint, briefly mention the historical highlights, why it is significant to modern architecture, where can you go in Mexico to see great historic buildings, is there any controversy regarding its history, etc.
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Roger Thorne
Dec 30, 5:22 PM
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