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Prepared for http://semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Spring_2010_SMWCon | |||
== Who is a non-technical person == | == Who is a non-technical person == | ||
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* Didn't realize Wikipedia can be edited | * Didn't realize Wikipedia can be edited | ||
* Maybe used a web content management system, blog, Facebook | * Maybe used a web content management system, blog, Facebook | ||
== Types and motivations of participants== | |||
* Traditional '''executive''' — "everyone else is doing it," inexpensive solution | |||
** ideally they will participate but getting them to can be difficult | |||
** may be more cautious about full commitment - license, security, who can access and edit | |||
* '''Creative group''' or '''individual''' — may be inspired but needs constant guidance | |||
* '''Worker bee''' — tasked to use the wiki | |||
** may be less receptive to wiki ideals, make it straightforward | |||
* '''Outside contributors''' - often a stated goal of projects, have their own objectives | |||
** flexible to meet random demands | |||
** fair re-use terms | |||
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= Goals = | |||
== What do they want == | == What do they want == | ||
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## don't be fearful and build hidden compromises, open it up | ## don't be fearful and build hidden compromises, open it up | ||
# grow my own skills based on relevant requirements | # grow my own skills based on relevant requirements | ||
= Success= | = Success= | ||
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In order: | In order: | ||
# Useful | # Useful one-off resource with lots of development input from stakeholders, possible to build on in future | ||
# contributions by many types of people | # contributions by many types of people | ||
# basic editing using forms | # basic editing using forms | ||
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# understanding of good class design, distributed data, licensing | # understanding of good class design, distributed data, licensing | ||
# distributed applications, creating standards | # distributed applications, creating standards | ||
= Failure = | = Failure = | ||