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Subject: RE: [chairs] TC FAQ Template
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 > > > ______________________________ > Carol Geyer > Director of Communications > OASIS > Voice: +1.978.667.5115 x209 > > OASIS Symposium: The Meaning of Interoperability > 9-12 May, San Francisco > http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium_2006/ > > > > > >
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