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Subject:Re: Question Marks in Titles? From:slb -at- westnet -dot- com -dot- au To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Mon, 31 Jan 2005 23:45:21 -0700
I wouldn't do it in reference topics or procedures.
I wouldn't rule it out for conceptual/overview material, especially for
'why' and 'when' topics--
"Why use deleting backups?"
"When are updates propagated?"
You could recast these headings as statements ("When to use deleting
backups"; "When updates are propagated"; "Updates: processing sequence"),
but it won't always be as concise or precise.
Imagine a training course called Advanced Network Configuration. I don't
think the presenter should rule out the technique of using a question to
introduce a topic.
Regards
Stuart Burnfield mailto:slb at westnet dot com dot hey you
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