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'''Logical linking''' is a style for | '''Logical linking''' is a style for pages to link to other pages on this wiki. It's based in a "this, therefore that" approach. It's very different from "encyclopedic-style" linking that most wikis typically use. | ||
==Upstream | =="Upstream" linking== | ||
[[File:Persuasive tree example.png|thumb]] | [[File:Persuasive tree example.png|thumb]] | ||
When making a persuasive point, you don't necessarily have to write everything on one page. | When making a persuasive point, you don't necessarily have to write everything on one page. You can simply link to other pages that explain your reasons in more detail. Those pages can even have their own links too, and so on. Even [[Project:red links|red links]] are okay to have sometimes. | ||
That | =="Downstream" linking== | ||
Assume that people already agree with the point you made - what's next? That's where you add links to new pages that call to action and move things forward! | |||
== | ==Why this style== | ||
Logical linking allows pages to stay short & simple - the audience can choose to read only the details they care about (different for each person) - there's less preaching to the choir, and more action for those who are ready. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Project:Style|Style]] | * [[Project:Style|Style]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 6 November 2024
Logical linking is a style for pages to link to other pages on this wiki. It's based in a "this, therefore that" approach. It's very different from "encyclopedic-style" linking that most wikis typically use.
"Upstream" linking
When making a persuasive point, you don't necessarily have to write everything on one page. You can simply link to other pages that explain your reasons in more detail. Those pages can even have their own links too, and so on. Even red links are okay to have sometimes.
"Downstream" linking
Assume that people already agree with the point you made - what's next? That's where you add links to new pages that call to action and move things forward!
Why this style
Logical linking allows pages to stay short & simple - the audience can choose to read only the details they care about (different for each person) - there's less preaching to the choir, and more action for those who are ready.