Content Guidelines Document

A Content Guidelines Document is a guidelines document that provides structured content guidelines for creating and maintaining content types within a content management system.

• AKA: Content Standards Document, Documentation Guidelines, Content Format Guide.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) specify Format Rules through formatting standards.
  • It can (typically) define Quality Control through validation procedures.
  • It can (typically) establish Content Structure through template patterns.
  • It can (typically) maintain Category System through classification guidelines.
  • It can (typically) guide Content Organization through structural rules.
  • It can (typically) enforce Version Control through revision guidelines.
  • It can (typically) preserve Content Integrity through preservation standards.
  • It can (typically) support Content Creation through documentation procedures.
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  • It can (often) facilitate Content Migration from external sources.
  • It can (often) provide Error Detection through validation checks.
  • It can (often) manage Reference Formats through citation standards.
  • It can (often) assist with Content Updates through revision processes.
  • It can (often) validate Link Structure through connectivity checks.
  • It can (often) ensure Quality Standards through metric validation.
  • It can (often) optimize Content Flow through organizational patterns.
  • It can (often) maintain Semantic Relationships through concept mapping.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Content Guidelines Document to being a Complex Content Guidelines Document, depending on its content scope.
  • It can range from being a Format-Focused Guidelines Document to being a Content-Focused Guidelines Document, depending on its emphasis area.
  • It can range from being a General Guidelines Document to being a Domain-Specific Guidelines Document, depending on its knowledge domain.
  • It can range from being a Static Guidelines Document to being an Evolving Guidelines Document, depending on its update frequency.
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  • It can contain Section Organization rules through structural guidelines.
  • It can enforce Style Rules through format validation.
  • It can maintain Link Patterns via network guidelines.
  • It can specify Category Usage through classification rules.
  • It can guide Content Review through quality checklists.
  • It can support Version Tracking via history management.
  • It can ensure Format Compliance through standard adherence.
  • It can manage Content Evolution through update protocols.
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• Examples:
  • Knowledge Base Guidelines Documents, such as:
    • Wiki Content Guidelines Document for wiki systems.
    • Documentation System Guidelines for technical documentation.
    • Knowledge Management Guidelines for knowledge bases.
  • Domain Guidelines Documents, such as:
    • Technical Documentation Guidelines for technical content.
    • Academic Writing Guidelines for scholarly content.
    • Corporate Style Guidelines for business documents.
  • Process Guidelines Documents, such as:
    • Content Migration Guidelines for system migration.
    • Content Update Guidelines for revision management.
    • Quality Control Guidelines for content validation.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Process Manual, which focuses on workflow rather than content standards.
  • Technical Specification, which defines system requirements rather than content guidelines.
  • User Guide, which provides usage instructions rather than content rules.
  • Policy Document, which establishes organizational policy rather than content standards.
  • Training Manual, which focuses on skill development rather than content guidelines.
• See: Guidelines Document, Content Management, Documentation Standard, Style Guide, Content Organization, Quality Control.

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