15. OLFG Discussion Guide - Structure (Template 1)

The Itracks OLFG discussion guide does not recognize structure, the way that the BBFG or a typical face-to-face guide do, with their arrangement of general topics followed by specific questions.

While this is not of great consequence, it may throw off clients who may wonder where "section 5" has gone, once it has been "flattened" to a series of questions. The absence of topics may also focus attention on questions rather on the big picture.

The use of a "legal" numbering system, such as "01.01" is a useful convention. First, it allows questions to be sorted in expected position, as noted in a previous post. And second, by maintaining a structure of topic and question, it helps researchers focus on the objectives of the study.

I have built an OLFG template (see sample screenshot) that uses just such a numbering system. You are welcome to download it here.


Using this template has other benefits. Stay tuned.