Which Format?

• The formats are very similar

  • Intent - Problem
  • Structure - Solution
  • Applicability - Context
  • Consequences - Resulting Context, Rationale

• The main difference is that the Alexander form explicitly captures the forces acting on the problem. These forces must be resolved by the solution

• The forces should push and pull the reader in different directions, but eventually they are pulled toward the solution

• A well written Motivation section should also do this!

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