Template for design patterns

1. Name: The name and a short summary of the pattern
2. Problem: The problem the pattern addresses, including a discussion of its associated forces
3. Example: A real-world example demonstrating the existence of the problem and the need for the pattern
4. Context: The situations in which the pattern may apply
5. Solution: A resolution of the problem stated in terms that could be applied in many situations
6. Implementation: The fundamental solution principle underlying the pattern
7. Technological Assumptions: What infrastructure must be in place for the implementation to be practical
8. Variants: A brief description of variants or specializations of a pattern
9. Consequences: The benefits the pattern provides, and any potential liabilities

From the social software design patterns wiki

See Also: http://www.pedagogicalpatterns.org