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==This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information==
 
==This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information==
 
The information about convivial tools presented on this website is primarily '''review information''' rather than '''encyclopedic information''' or '''how-to information''', as explained below:
 
The information about convivial tools presented on this website is primarily '''review information''' rather than '''encyclopedic information''' or '''how-to information''', as explained below:
*Review information presents a rapid overview and evaluation of a subject. This type of information is found for example on a [[Review Sites|Review Site]], which Wikipedia defines as "a website on which people can post reviews for products or services".
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*'''Review information''' presents a rapid overview and evaluation of a subject. This type of information is found for example on a [[Review Sites|Review Site]], which Wikipedia defines as "a website on which people can post reviews for products or services".
*Encyclopedic information is detailed, objective and verifiable information, such as should be found in Wikipedia articles.
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*'''Encyclopedic information''' is detailed, objective and verifiable information, such as should be found in Wikipedia articles.
*How-to information is practical step-by-step instructions on how to do something, as is found on [[How-to Websites]].
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*'''How-to information''' is practical step-by-step instructions on how to do something, as is found on [[How-to Websites]].
  
 
Although the name "Convivial Tools User Guide" might suggest that this is a how-to site, it is closer to a review site. Detailed how-to information should be posted to one of the [[How-to Websites]].
 
Although the name "Convivial Tools User Guide" might suggest that this is a how-to site, it is closer to a review site. Detailed how-to information should be posted to one of the [[How-to Websites]].

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