The written guide the researcher uses in writing the research paper is the "outline" although it should be noted that researches use many different things for guides.
vigilant, wide awake, aware, watchful, attentive, observant, circumspect, wary, chary, heedful, canny
Athena tell Telemachus to sail to Delphi and Troy and ask king Nestor and King.
It comes from serving others I believe.
