Create a Hierarchy of Ideas and Data
The numerical outline may have an infinite number of levels. For the purpose of illustration, this handout considers three levels. The first level is the main topic being discussed in that section. Think of a section as composed of at least one paragraph. If there are multiple paragraphs in a section, each should relate to this main topic. It is unnecessary to go past the first level if this level needs no further elaboration, but it is possible to go deeper and is often needed. Levels can keep going deeper, until a topic is exhausted and a new first heading is required.
Ex. 1. Introduction to gyroscopes
The next level, the sub-section, is indicated by the same section number, followed by a decimal point and a number indicating its relationship to the top level. It is indented as another way to show this relationship.
Ex.4. Selected background molecules
4.1. Molecular turnstiles
4.2. Species with N-ML2-N rotators where N denotes a disubstituted pyridine ligand
4.3. Other stators in which two bridges connect the termini of the rotatorThe next lowest level, the sub-sub-section, is also indicated by the same main section number, then a decimal point and the sub-section number, followed by a decimal point and a number indicating its relationship to the previous level. It is also indented to show this relationship.
Ex. 6. Systems from the Gladysz group
6.1. Syntheses involving olefin metathesis
6.2. Reactions that alter the coordination number
6.3. Substitution reactions
6.3.1. Replacements of chloride ligands
6.3.2. Replacements of carbonyl ligands
6.4. Dynamic properties: general concepts
6.5. Measured or bounded rotational barriers
6.6. Key solid state properties
6.7. Towards molecular gyroscope