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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 | + | The information about [[Convivial Tools]] presented on this website is primarily '''review information''' rather than '''encyclopedic information''' or '''how-to information'''. The difference between these types of information is 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." | *'''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. See the companion website: [http://conviviality.ouvaton.org Convivial Tools Encyclopedia]. | *'''Encyclopedic information''' is detailed, objective and verifiable information, such as should be found in Wikipedia articles. See the companion website: [http://conviviality.ouvaton.org Convivial Tools Encyclopedia]. | ||
*'''How-to information''' is practical step-by-step instructions on how to do something, as is found on [[How-to Websites]]. | *'''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 | + | 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 is found on the [[How-to Websites]]. |
==Theme topics on this Convivial Tools website== | ==Theme topics on this Convivial Tools website== | ||
