It would save us all so much time if we used the subject keywords. from:
http://lmnet.wordpress.com/keywords/
TARGET/HIT: AN LM_NET DISCUSSION TOOLSET
Your LM_NET moderators recommend an very effective way to focus your
discussions, and make them more valuable in the process. This will serve
us all well as we grow (we now have more than 12,000 people reading
LM_NET.)
SUBJECT KEYWORDS
We have been making effective use of defined subject headings, in order to
assist members to manage the large volume of LM_NET mail. Please try to
use these Subject terms in the subject line of your postings. Currently
available Subject Topic Keywords are:
TARGET request for information to be compiled for a HIT
HIT the compiled information from the TARGET request
ADMIN restricted for official messages from the listowners
GREET for requests for greetings
TECH for PC & MAC software & hardware discussions
REF requests for all types of reference questions
JOBS postings of job vacancies
ELEM postings for kindergarten to 5th grade topics
MIDDLE postings for middle school topics
SEC postings for secondary grades (9 to 12)
HUMOR it helps to state that the message is humorous :-)
TRAV to request travel info (ask for direct reply)
GEN anything that doesn’t fit the other categories
Examples::
Subject: GEN: Special movie on PBS tonight
Subject: REF,SEC: Info on World War II
When in doubt about which to choose, pick GEN:
Here’s an overview how it works:
We recommend that you specifically TARGET-> your queries, and use a HIT->
summary to share their responses received.
That is, when someone wants information about a topic (e.g., online
catalogs), they should ask for people to respond to them directly, and
after a period of time, post a summary or compilation of responses. The
originator of the TARGET-> question uses that term in the subject line of
the initial question that is posted to the entire group.
For example, “TARGET-> Choosing Online Catalogs – November 2001.” would
appear in the subject line of the message. In the body of the message the
person might say something like the following:
“Hi, this is Mike Eisenberg. I would like to TARGET-> Choosing Online
Catalogs. I’d like to find out how others on LM_NET are choosing their
Online Catalogs. If people will respond to me, I’ll compile your responses
and post A HIT-> on the topic back to the entire LM_NET.”
Then, when enough responses are collected, the originator summarizes or
compiles the responses, and posts the summary as a HIT-> so everyone on
the list can read, _if_ they are interested. This is a terrific way to add
value to the list. Be sure to restate your original request at the top of
the Hit, so that readers will quickly understand the purpose of the Hit.
E-mail addresses: If you plan to include the names and e-mail addresses of
those who reply, state it in your Target (e.g., “I will include your
e-mail address in my Hit. Please let me know if you wish to remain
anonymous.”) This will give the person the option, and may result in more
replies to your Target. Remember, all LM_NET messages are sent to a public
archives which may be accessed by anyone.
The TARGET/HIT-> approach is particularly effective when someone has a
specific question that needs a variety of suggestions, experiences,
practices or sources. It is not _always_ appropriate. The intent of
TARGET/HIT-> is to make LM_NET more valuable to its growing list of
members.
SUMMARY: TARGET/HIT-> is a four-step process:
1. The TARGET-> originator proposes the subject for answering/commenting.
i.e., TARGET-> Choosing Online Catalogs.
2. Those interested in the subject send their responses to the
_originator_ of the TARGET-> question. Please do NOT post the response to
the group.
3. TARGET-> originator summarizes or collates the responses, and then,
4. Posts the summarized responses to the entire list, using the original
subject of their message as a HIT->. i.e., HIT-> Choosing Online Catalogs.
Susan Davis
Media Specialist, NBCT
Bennett Elementary School
1755 NE 14 Street
Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
754-322-5464
FAX 754-322-5490
susan.davis@browardschools.com
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