[TECH] proposed general technique for internal linking

I'll admit I'm a "geek" and creating technology specific techniques is 
definitely easier for me.  Here is my attempt at creating a general 
technique for GL 3.1 L3 SC2 [1], A mechanism is available for identifying 
specific definitions of words used in an unusual or restricted way, 
including idioms and jargon.  I wasn't exactly sure what format to use so 
I tried to follow some of the existing examples.  I had some concerns 
about whether to use authored unit or delivery unit but I believe delivery 
unit is correct since the goal is to have the link with the material 
delivered via a single http request.  Comments welcome!

GL 3.1 L3 SC2 Proposed General Technique: 
  
Using internal links to definitions 
 Include the definition within the delivery unit and provide a link to it. 

  
Links are a powerful option for providing access to the definition of a 
word or phrase. The definition is provided within the same delivery unit 
and a link is established between the word and its definition. Providing 
the definition within the same delivery unit makes the navigation to it 
simple and fast. 
  
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 uses this technique to 
provide definitions. A glossary of terms is provided at the end of the 
WCAG 2.0 Guidelines. Many terms within the Guidelines are linked directly 
to the appropriate definition within that glossary. 
  
Example 
The word ?modulo? is used in the web content. A definition for modulo is 
included within the delivery unit. Each occurrence of the word modulo is 
linked to its definition. 
  
[1] http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/#meaning-idioms


Becky Gibson
Web Accessibility Architect
                                                       
IBM Emerging Internet Technologies
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Westford, MA 01886
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Email: gibsonb@us.ibm.com

Received on Friday, 9 September 2005 19:59:25 UTC