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Entry: Graphics Tablets - A10785774
Author: Mekryd - U3160647

Well, I realized that there was not an entry on Graphics Tablets. The problem is, I've found myself to be incapable of doing it justice, due to a combination of lack of knowledge, and the ability to arrange what knowledge I have. Any help? I'm sort of new at this.

Hello! Welcome aboard. Filling gaps in the Guide is what makes it grow. So go for it!

The entry starts off just fine and then falls off a cliff.

I usually find that the easiest way to organize an entry is to write points that I want to include, rearrange the points until they flow, and then fill in the details.
You include most of the following:

Basic single sentence describing what a graphics tablet is.

visual/aethetic description of graphics tablet (including how they vary)

How they work (under this you might want to include how a tablet of size X can correspond to a screen of size Y, or whatever. You might also want to include some technical discussion of the technology involved. You could compare it to digital pens, tablet PCs, and Palm Pilots.)


Why to use them (you can include professional uses, like for architectural planning, graphic design, etc, and home uses, like photo manipulation, and a brief explanation of why most people neither own nor use one, and why they might want one.)

Where to get one/what to look for. I don't think you're allowed to mention brands in the Guide, but you could reccommend websites that review products, and you could discuss features people should look out for. (Of course this has the potential to get out of date quickly.)

Fun things to do with one. Aside from dropping it on people's heads or whatever.

You said you couldn't do it justice because of lack of knowledge. What knowledge are you lacking? Is there anyplace you could look it up? Everything has a site full of aficianados who know everything on the topic. There's got to be resources. Happy hunting!
You also said that you couldn't do it justice because of organization. Is there anything you'd want to say that doesn't fit into the above categories? If yes, what is it, and what category would you invent for it?

Remember, it doesn't have to be long, just comprehensive enough to cover the topic and leave people interested. Shorter entries actually zip through the Peer Review and subbing process faster, and consequently show up on the Front Page faster... More fun for you.

Eheheh... Yeah, I sort of petered out at the end, and then ran crying for help. XD

We can't name brands? But there are entire articles about a particular brand of candy, etc.

Not naming brands, but plugging for them - like, go for this brand, it's better, or this is cheaper, or whatever. I'm not sure exactly. It's in the guidelines of something, but there are so many pages of guidelines that I don't really know where to look. If there were just differences between brands that you want to highlight, that's ok, probably.

Anyway, was I any help?

Yes, of course! Thanks! Sorry, I tend to forget things I intend to post really easily. Especially when distracted...

Methinks a bit of sleep would help it.

Author has elvised - move to FleaMarket for this one?

Ok, the Entry has now left the EGWW.

*unsubscribes*