TopicClassification in the Machs Web

To help organize content within the Machs web, the WebForm incorporates a TopicClassification scheme that groups topics in two ways:

• TopicTypes group topics according to their function or purpose . Some examples might include WebLog, MeetingNote, ResearchNote, or ReferenceNote. Oftentimes, TopicType have a characteristic structure which can be defined by a "template topic".
• SubjectAreas group topics according to the subject matter of the topic. Examples might include FamilyAndFriends, SocietyAndCulture, WebDesign, or OpenSourceMovement.

List of TopicTypes used in the Machs web:

• RecipeTopic - Recipe book pages.
  
• ReferenceTopic - Topics for storing reference information
  
• SubjectArea - For grouping topics by subject
  

List of SubjectArea in the Machs web:

To organize your topics using this TopicClassification, simply go to CreateNewTopic and follow the instructions there.

-- LynnwoodBrown - 12 Oct 2004