RE: [chairs] TC FAQ Template

["Carol Geyer" <carol.geyer@oasis-open.org>]

Including a link from the FAQ page to the comment list is a great idea, but I don't think a link can substitute for compiling the
most FA FAQs into one document. An editor isn't going to take the time to research the public comment list. A prospective member
might, but only after he/she reads a quick snapshot that confirms it's worth the effort.

Carol 

-----Original Message-----
From: Hal Lockhart [mailto:hlockhar@bea.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:41 AM
To: Carol Geyer; Paul Knight; chairs@lists.oasis-open.org
Subject: RE: [chairs] TC FAQ Template

Every TC has a public comment list. Historically, something like half of the comments are actually questions. I suggest the FAQ
template simply point readers to the public comment list for the TC.

Hal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol Geyer [mailto:carol.geyer@oasis-open.org]
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 2:50 PM
> To: 'Paul Knight'; chairs@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: RE: [chairs] TC FAQ Template
> 
> Good point, Paul.
> 
> Many Committees, such as the OASIS Security Services TC
(http://www.oasis-
> open.org/committees/security/faq.php), include a statement such as "If 
> you have a question that is not answered here, or if you
have
> questions or comments on any of the answers provided, feel free to 
> contact the editor <link to an email address of a TC member
who
> has taken on the responsibility for maintaining the FAQ>."
> 
> 
> If anyone has other ideas for encouraging reader input to FAQs, please
let
> me know.
> 
> 
> Carol
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Knight [mailto:paul.knight@nortel.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 11:37 AM
> To: Carol Geyer; chairs@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: RE: [chairs] TC FAQ Template
> 
> Hi Carol,
> 
> Is there any way for FAQ readers to actually ASK a Question? (other
than
> the mailing list?)  One great frustration with most FAQs is that they 
> don't answer the questions people really want to ask,
because
> there is actually no clear way to A a Q.
> 
> Regards,
> Paul Knight
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Carol Geyer [mailto:carol.geyer@oasis-open.org]
> > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 10:54 AM
> > To: chairs@lists.oasis-open.org
> > Subject: [chairs] TC FAQ Template
> >
> >
> > OASIS Committee Chairs:
> > Each OASIS TC is provided with an FAQ page, linked from the upper 
> > right column of the TC's public homepage. This FAQ is a very
important
> > resource for helping prospective members, press, analysts, and OASIS 
> > staff better understand your work.
> >
> > The OASIS Technical Advisory Board has compiled a list of generic 
> > questions that provide a basis for all TC FAQs. This is a great way
to
> > get started writing your FAQ, but naturally, you are free to add 
> > questions specific to your work. Also, keep in mind that edits to 
> > posted FAQ can be made at any time.
> >
> > Please take a moment to review your TC's FAQ page. Send new text or 
> > edits to me, and we'll get them posted as soon as possible.
> >
> > Again, *all* OASIS Committees should provide information on their
FAQ
> > pages. It is particularly crucial for TC's preparing to submit work 
> > for approval. Press releases announcing new OASIS Standards must 
> > reference an updated FAQ.
> >
> > TAB Recommended Questions:
> > http://www.oasis-open.org/apps/org/workgroup/tab/download.php/
> 11675/tab-generic-faq-approved.txt
> 
> 
> Many thanks,
> Carol
> 
> 
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