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Stem sentences
Wiki page: Submitted by carolgeyer on Thu, 2008-03-20 21:05. Last updated on Thu, 2008-03-20 21:06.
Stem sentences in technical communication have long been considered a standard practice to introduce new content, especially steps in a task. The task stem sentence, generally consisting of a partial sentence such as “To start the machine:” is not supported by any explicit DITA element in the DITA Task information type.
The question is: Should DITA include a stem sentence element in the Task information type?
[By the way, that was a stem sentence.]
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Forum topic: Submitted by Writer on Thu, 2008-03-20 02:53. Last updated on Thu, 2008-03-20 18:32.
Hello, I have created a dita file with ditamap, 2 topics and a concept. All is validated well; point is how shall I see the output; I use xmetal 5 open the ditamap there add files and then build output into chm. Thanks In Advance
Omer
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What is your opinion of stem sentences?
I think they’re unnecessary; I never use them.
38%
I think they’re unnecessary, but I’m required to use them by our style guide.
19%
I think they’re essential for readability; I always use them.
22%
I think they’re a good idea; I’m required to use them by our style guide.
13%
I’m petitioning to change our style guide to get rid of them.
9%
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