Re: [Textbook-l] re: questions

John, I dont know of anywhere that you could read up on the higher level of organization needed for a wikibook than for th WP, its an observation of mine that a book is organized at a higher level whereas the Wikipedia encyclopedia is able to be more organic and live without a higher, systemized organization. To write a wikibook, the organization does not have to be fully outlined at first. Parts or modules can be written one at a time and then incorporated into one volume. Further editing can reveal what is missing and fill in the gaps, as well as edit for consistancy of tone, etc. The quality of the work depends on the effort and ability of the people creating it. I believe that "normal" teachers working together are more than capable of creating an excellent work. And even if the work begins as mediocre, it can be continually revised and improved by the best minds who are willing to contribute. The level of moderation infrastructure is not extensive on the site. If you want to create a book here with people you have you will have control as well as responsibility for things to turn out well. My experience shows that on the Wikipedia there are not very many problems on finding aggreement except in extreme cases, and even in those cases things are not too difficult to resolve in an aggreeable manner. One key is following tbe state guidelines; that will help you reach aggreement more quickly. Hope that helps sir! Karl --- John Dehlin < > wrote: __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250