What is our approach?
We document methods and make them available on the Internet.
Each method includes:
Brief description of the method: The brief description of the method is basically a short summary of the method. Information is given on what the method is and what can be basically done with the method. |
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Proposed main users: Who could potentially use the method has been documented in the second short section of each method. |
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Purpose of the method: A more detailed description is provided of the main purpose of the method: An explanation is provided as to where and how the method can and should be used. |
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Advantages and limitations of the method: In order to be able to use the method correctly the user must have a good understanding of the advantages and the limitations of the method. In some cases references have been made to other methods that overcome some of the limitations that are mentioned. |
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Principles and general procedures: This section describes some of the main principles that underlie the method and also describes the main steps (e.g. step-by-step) procedure needed to apply the method. In some cases the steps have had to be simplified to avoid presenting too much detail. The references provide more information as to where a more detailed implementation guideline on using the method could be found. |
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References: Finally, where references were used these have been listed at the end of each method. |
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Example: For each method at least one example has been provided by a project. In some cases more than one example has been included in the method. |
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Acknowledgements: Clear references are provided as to the organisation and project that provided the examples and / or the necessary steps to utilise the method. This way methods and examples from different countries and organisations can be effectively combined in the MethodFinder.net. |