Effective wiki collaborators
Introduction
The business world today requires individuals who can communicate through writing traditional printed reports and utilizing current digital technologies. Communicators today should have etiquette, appreciate ethical dilemmas, support ethical communication, and acknowledge the rights and needs of the audience (Bovée et al., 2016). This paper will identify and discuss the various points that writers must understand before becoming effective wiki collaborators. Wikis are online resources or websites that allow multiple users to edit the content posted.
Discussion
To be active wiki collaborators, writers must understand some points. According to Bovée et al. (2016), these points include; taking advantage of some of the basic wiki functionalities, capturing information that is still evolving, ability to create links to internal or external websites, chances of errors appearing, and the information gathered must be visible.
Basic wiki functionalities
Active wiki collaborators must take advantage of the basic wiki functionalities. These basic wiki functionalities include the ability to embed images and using different font sizes (Bovée et al., 2016). Incorporating images in a wiki enhances the attractiveness of the page and helps in delivering the intended message. Utilizing different fonts enables the writer to emphasize various statements in the wiki. The basic wiki functionalities help the writer to create a bigger picture that is based on different views.
Creating links to internal and external sites
There is a need to create links to other information sources. The links can be both internal or external websites. Links to internal sites help the visitor to the wiki to access additional information contained in the wiki (Bovée et al., 2016). Links to external sources of data enable the visitor to access relevant information from other sources. Creating links to both the internal and external information sources helps the reader to see all writing and editing steps that led to that point.
Capturing information that is still evolving
To be an effective wiki collaborator, the writer must understand the importance of capturing information that is still being agreed on or is always evolving (Bovée et al., 2016). Developing information attracts readers who make significant contributions and suggestions by editing the information posted on the wiki.
Appearance of errors
As wiki collaborators, writes must not be surprised when errors appear in the information posted on the wiki. Because everyone on the team can see the information gathered, the errors are quickly noticed and rectified (Bovée et al., 2016). The correction of the mistakes involves editing the information posted on the wiki.
Visibility of information posted.
The information posted by the writer must be visible. The visibility of the information is achieved by using the right font size for different pieces of information published (Bovée et al., 2016). Using the correct font texts makes it easy for the reader to visit the wiki to read and understand the information.
Conclusion
To effectively communicate as wiki collaborators, writers must comprehend simple wiki functionalities. They must also understand the fact that they need to develop links to both internal and external sources of information. They must ensure that the information posted is fresh, and there are chances of making errors.
Reference
Bovée, C. L., Thill, J. V., & Raina, R. L. (2016). Business communication today. Pearson Education, India. Retrieved from: https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/product/