Help inputing the proper parameter

[martix]

I've got a line here that says the type of parameter I'm trying to give is not the proper one. How would the right one be?
if (strncmp(stpt[i]->word,*temp,len)==0)
error C2664: 'strncmp' : cannot convert parameter 1 from 'char' to 'const char *'
How do I fix it? And why is it the way it is.

Edit: Alright... nevermind I found a solution - &(stpt[i]->word). But I wonder if there are alternate solutions.