Checklist for B&W

I made a checklist to use by making the decision to convert a picture into B&W.

Composition
Background
Forms and shapes
Silhouettes (expose on the bright part of the photo. )
High contrast
Leading lines
Patterns
Textures
Shadows
Sky and clouds
Foreground interest
Tones (dark and light)
Emotion


What’s the reason for shooting in BLACK and white?