thus. A field guide to clear thinking

Get to the point.

Start with what you know. Show how it connects. Say what follows.

See how it works

Say what follows.

  1. Observation

    State one thing you know or have noticed.

  2. Connection

    Explain why it matters to the person reading.

  3. Conclusion

    Put your recommendation or takeaway in one sentence.

Worked example

New readers keep asking where to start.

The guide opens with background and puts setup on page four.

Thus, put the setup steps on the first page.