# Introduction Angle Selector

Compare truthful opening approaches and select one that establishes reader relevance, scope, evidence, and a direct answer without unsupported hooks.

## Usage note

Select an angle after defining the reader's question and evidence. Do not manufacture surprise, fear, urgency, personal experience, or a statistic merely to create a stronger hook.

## How to use this template

1. Restate the reader question, article outcome, scope, evidence, and first section.
2. Draft distinct direct-answer, context, problem, finding, or misconception angles.
3. Verify every opening claim and remove unsupported drama, universals, and vague filler.
4. Compare candidates against clear criteria and test the expected article promise.
5. Select one, record the reason, and recheck it after the article and conclusion are final.

## Blank template

### Article contract

- **Intended reader and moment:** [Describe]
- **Primary question:** [Enter]
- **Direct answer in one sentence:** [Write]
- **Article's original contribution:** [Enter]
- **Scope and important limitation:** [Enter]
- **First section job:** [Enter]
- **Desired tone:** [Describe]

### Candidate angle

Duplicate for each option.

- **Angle type:** [Direct answer / Problem / Decision / Finding / Misconception / Task]
- **Draft opening:** [Write 2–4 sentences]
- **Evidence used:** [Reference]
- **Reader relevance:** [Explain]
- **Promise made:** [What will the reader expect?]
- **Transition to first section:** [Write]
- **Risk:** [Overstatement / Delay / Tone / Scope / Promotion]

### Selection scorecard

- **Accuracy:** [Strong / Adequate / Weak and why]
- **Directness:** [Rating and why]
- **Specificity:** [Rating and why]
- **Reader fit:** [Rating and why]
- **Tone and trust:** [Rating and why]
- **Article fulfills promise:** [Yes / Partly / No]
- **Chosen angle and reason:** [Enter]
- **Rejected angle lesson:** [Enter]

### Final recheck

- [ ] The important answer appears before generic background.
- [ ] Claims, numbers, quotations, and trends are verified.
- [ ] Scope and limitations appear where they affect interpretation.
- [ ] The opening does not invent experience or imply universal need.
- [ ] The first heading continues the promised path.
- **Reader expectation test:** [What did the reader expect?]
- **Editor approval and version:** [Enter]