GIST Support WikiGuide Genre
This page describes the Guide Genre, a specific type of Wiki Genre.
[edit] Purpose
To introduce a topic and set of resources to an individual who is unfamiliar with it.
[edit] Common Elements
Guides are generally written in a collegial and empathetic tone from the perspective of someone who has "been there" before. It is meant to present material in an organized way, starting with the basics and moving on to more advanced topics. Guides can be long. They generally include a mixture of background information, resources (with descriptions about why they are good or not complete), suggestions, and personal experiences.
[edit] Examples
- Your Guide to the Breast Cancer Pathology Report - this guide is more detailed and lengthy than a typical wiki guide page would be, but the tone and content is reflective of the Guide Genre.
- A Guide for Students with Depressed Friends - this guide is around the same size as a wiki guide might be and the tone and content are similar, however it doesn't link to other resources as much as it could.