# Working draft Structure

### Structure of the new standard (EIP):

* Metadata
* Simple summary (optional) - what
* Abstract
* Motivation - why
* Specification
* Rationale
* Backward compatibility
* Test cases
* Implementation
* Security considerations
* Copyright

### Common mistakes:

* not reading EIP1
* spelling & grammatical errors
* avoiding community feedback
* mixing too much motivation into the abstract
* too focused on a single-use case
* abandoning work

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnu4m4bBqCs

### Further reading

* A comprehensive guide on writing and submitting an EIP https://medium.com/ethereum-magicians/comprehensive-guide-on-writing-and-submitting-an-eip-9474163771f0
* Guidelines on How to write EIP https://anettrolikova.medium.com/guide-on-how-to-write-perfect-eip-70488ad70bec
* What is EIP, and how can I create one? Ethereum Standards EIP ERC FAQs https://medium.com/coinmonks/what-the-heck-is-eip-and-how-can-i-create-one-ethereum-standards-eip-erc-faqs-2fd1194eebe0
