
So, let's see how we should proceed...
Sharing drafts and getting feedback:
Option 1: Share drafts of chapter/sections by MS Word attachments and we use the editing/comments tool to provide feedback.
Advantage: You can use the features of Word while writing, like outline view, etc.
Disadvantage: Can be difficult to manage different versions and feedback from more than one person, unless you use round-robin which takes too long! Also, need to schedule the editing.
Disadvantage: Can be difficult to manage different versions and feedback from more than one person, unless you use round-robin which takes too long! Also, need to schedule the editing.
Option 2: Use a tool like writely.com to write. The 4 of us (June, Liz, Sandra, Sylvia) will have editing access so we can write and make suggestions on an ongoing basis. There are options to compare revisions, see who made the changes, and revert to earlier versions.
Advantage: Editing and feedback is ongoing.
Disadvantage: writing online, although you can copy paste of course.
Disadvantage: writing online, although you can copy paste of course.
Option 3: Upload draft sections to Quick Doc review. This tool allows others to comment on drafts (rather than edit the draft) http://quicktopic.com/documentcollaboration
Advantage: Same as option 1
Disadvantage: Need to schedule the feedback/versions
Disadvantage: Need to schedule the feedback/versions
Tentative Timeline
May 15 - Draft containing at minium introductory paragraphs and main points for each section available for project mayors to review for overlap
June 15 - Chapter image map (Did you know about this? I'll do it) ready for feedback. Next draft available for feedback
July 15 - Next draft available for feedback
August 1 - Draft completed and submitted to Book Project editors
Sharing References and preparing bibliography
I started a thread for sharing references here http://scope.lidc.sfu.ca/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=134 I was alarmed when I went back to it and say I had only added one book! I do have more good ones to add, honest. If during your writing you would like me to do any research just let me know.
Also, I use Endnote for organizing references when I write (makes the bibliography output a snap). I'd be happy to keep track of our references so you don't have to mess with formatting. You may have your own methods which is fine. Whatever works.