- From: Jason White <jasonw@ariel.ucs.unimelb.edu.au>
- Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 16:44:14 +1000
- To: <gv@trace.wisc.edu>
- Cc: "GLWAI Guidelines WG \(GL - WAI Guidelines WG\)" <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
Further to Gregg's suggestions: Before raising an issue or criticizing the guidelines, I would suggest attempting to answer the following questions and including, so far as possible, these answers in your e-mail message: 1. Precisely what is the problem or concern? 2. What parts of the working group's deliverables are affected by it? Try to be specific regarding guidelines, checkpoints, the conformance scheme, the techniques, etc. 3. Why is there a problem and what evidence is available to show that it exists. If there isn't any evidence or cogent argument that comes to mind, what steps should the working group take to determine whether there is an issue that needs to be addressed? 4. What are the options for addressing the problem or issues? At the very least, try to specify what, in your view, would constitute a solution. If possible, make a specific proposal (e.g., the creation of a new checkpoint, a change to the success criteria, a reorganisation of the documents along particular lines, etc.). Proposals for specific wording are of particular benefit to the editors and are, therefore, most welcome. It is of course legitimate to raise issues without addressing these questions. However, by taking them into account you can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your contribution in enabling the working group to improve and refine its deliverables, and to achieve the mandate set forth in its Charter.
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