The document discusses how to create a dichotomous key. It explains that a dichotomous key uses only two choices at each step to identify or classify organisms based on observable characteristics. It then outlines the six steps to create a dichotomous key: 1) List characteristics, 2) Organize characteristics, 3) Divide specimens, 4) Divide further, 5) Create a key diagram, and 6) Test the key. Rules for constructing the key include using major characteristics first, one characteristic at a time, and contrasting characteristics to divide into two groups at each step.