GIST Support WikiLinks Genre
This page describes the Links Genre, a specific type of Wiki Genre.
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[edit] Purpose
To help people easily find appropriate and high quality resources.
[edit] Common Elements
This genre consists of hyperlinks to resources with brief descriptions of each resource. It is similar to an annotated bibliography. Resources may include pages within this wiki, elsewhere on the Internet, or even in print. Resources are often provided in alphabetical order or organized into appropriate sub-groups to help people find them.
[edit] Examples
- Gastroenterology resources - a fairly comprehensive list of links with short descriptions. This is probably a bit longer than most Wiki Links pages would be, but is a good example of the genre.
- IPL alternative medicine resources - a great example of brief annotations that provide insights about the source and content of each resource.
[edit] Common Wikitext
Here is an example of a table that can be used for this genre, including a few different types of links.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Wiki Genre | This is an internal link to a wiki page. The page includes a description of several Wiki Genres and links to a few different examples such as the Link Genre, Guide Genre, and Debate Genre. |
| Medline Plus | This is an example of an external link to a website. Medline Plus is a collection of articles on medical topics written by medical professionals for patients. It is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. |
| ISBN 1930683006 | The Self-Help Group Sourcebook - This is a book that lists all kinds of self-help groups, as well as summarizes research on how to effectively run one. |
| PMID 14713653 | Adolescents searching for health information on the Internet - This article discusses some common search strategies and challenges that youth face when searching for health information online.) |