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S:Anyway,Ifinallygotthisthingprinted
P:Okay
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Butwhere'syourtitle
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P:Well,theydohelpasarule
Theyforceyoutoconsiderthestructureofyourpaperandthelogicofyourargument
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P:Aroadmap
Well,yes,inthesenseofshowingwhereyourdestinationis,butremember,roadmapsoftenshowHotsofdifferen