- From: Robert Burns <rob@robburns.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:05:39 -0500
- To: HTMLWG WG <public-html@w3.org>
Hello all, Often times, our discussions uncover certain research needs where the draft would benefit greatly from understanding a topic better. In order to facilitate that process, I started a new page just for tracking research needs. Especially since many members may have easier access to research resources than other members (even simply when member A has access to user agent X and member B does not). So if a thread leads to the question of research please add the item to the research list (unless the research can be completed quickly and easily by the participants in the discussion). Research items should be very specific. There's been a tendency on the list to simply say we need research, without considering precisely what research is needed. So when adding items to the list be sure to consider 1) what is the precise question that needs an answer; 2) what results the member is looking to find; and 3) what particular measurements or thresholds would support adding features or removing features. I also added the concept of low priority research and high priority research. Low priority research is simply research that does not address a specific need with respect to an feature addition or removal that has garnered consensus in the WG. High priority needs have already reached a general consensus and the proposed research item may be pivotal in making a final decision. I've included one simple example that arose over the last week. The item got requested and completed without this mechanism, but other items may be more difficult. So if you find yourself or someone else saying we need research, consider putting that immediately onto the research items list. Other members may be able to help out. Take care, Rob
Received on Tuesday, 14 August 2007 08:05:51 UTC