This looks a little long, but I don't see anything
that I would leave out. I think it's all really
imporant information.

Writing isn't as simple as it used to be!!!

I do have one question...what is OSSG?



Michelle Olson wrote On 10/28/05 19:04,:
> Hi all,
> 
> This is the alpha review of the OpenSolaris Style Guide TOC. Please 
> review the outline below with focus on errors (topics we should not 
> include) and omissions (additional topics you want to include).
> 
> Comments, questions, and feedback on the table of contents should be 
> provided by next Friday, Nov. 4th. If this is not enough time, let me 
> know.
> 
> Please email comments to the alias so that we can efficiently capture 
> and address any conflicting or common additions and suggestions. 
> 
> Proposal: OpenSolaris Style Guide
> Table of Contents
> __________________________________
> 
> Preface
> 
>     About This Guide
>     How This Book Is Organized
>     Who Should Read This Guide
>     Associated Documentation
>     Related Documentation
>     Reference Sources
>     
> 1. Constructing Text
> 
>     Headings
>     Lists
>     Tables
>     Code Examples
>     Man Page References
>     Error Messages
>     Cross-References
>     Notes, Cautions, and Tips
>     Illustrations
> 
> 2. Technical Documentation Concepts
> 
>     Stylistic Principles
>     Online Writing Style
>     Write for the Reader
>     Avoid Style That Could Offend the Reader
>     Common Writing Problems to Avoid
>     Structure
>         Types of Software Manuals
>         Other Product Documents
> 
> 
> 3. Writing for an International Audience
> 
>     Guidelines for Writing for Translation
> 
> 4. Checking and Reviewing Your Document
> 
>     Reviews
>     Checks You Can Do Yourself
> 
> 5. Indexing Your Documentation
> 
>     Creating an Index
>     Refining and Checking an Index
>     
> 6. Glossary Guidelines
> 
>     Glossary Content
>     Writing Good Glossary Entries     
> 
> 7. Legal Guidelines
> 
>     Legal Requirements Checklist
>     OpenSolaris License Agreement CDDL
>     Copyrights and Trademark Attributions
> 
> 8. Writing Alternative Text for Nontext Elements
> 
>     General Guidelines for Writing Alternative Text
>     Writing About Nontext Elements
> 
> 9. Writing for the Solbook DTD
> 
>     General Guidelines for Writing to the Solbook DTD
>  
> A. General Word Usage
> 
> B. OSSG Contributors
> 
> Coming Soon: 
> 
> Beta version of the TOC will include the following:
> -implmentation of all alpha review feedback
> -third level of outline detail
> -updated list of contibutors
> 
> Thanks,
> Michelle Olson
> OpenSolaris Doc Community
> 
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