Re: Note versus Tip

Subject: Re: Note versus Tip
From: Tony Chung <tonyc -at- tonychung -dot- ca>
To: Michael McCallister <workingwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:26:08 -0800

I agree with Mike. Even if there isnt any research data to support it, a
Tip should be a practical version of a Note. If you don't want to use Tip,
then I suggest Hint.

-Tony

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Michael McCallister <workingwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>
wrote:

>
> As for the distinction, typically Notes were thought to be helpful
> background information that you did not necessarily need to know to
> complete a task. Tips offered shortcuts or workarounds.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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References:
Note versus Tip: From: Sean Brierley
Re: Note versus Tip: From: Bridget Gordan
Re: Note versus Tip: From: Laura Lemay
Re: Note versus Tip: From: Michael McCallister

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