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'''Appropedia''' has a very broad scope, allowing collaboration across a range of related disciplines, between related communities, and creating a site with a large and active community of editors. It covers technology and practices in all aspects of [[sustainability]] and [[international development]]. | '''Appropedia''' has a very broad scope, allowing collaboration across a range of related disciplines, between related communities, and creating a site with a large and active community of editors. It covers technology and practices in all aspects of [[sustainability]] and [[international development]]. | ||
A central theme is that of "appropriateness". Building on the theme of [[appropriate technology]], Appropedia covers all aspects of [[appropriate development]] and | A central theme is that of "appropriateness". Building on the theme of [[appropriate technology]], Appropedia covers all aspects of [[appropriate development]] and appropriate design, meaning practices and technologies that are fitting to the time and place. This means a broad focus on [[international development]], [[sustainability]] - a logical combination due to the large amount of overlap and synergy between these topics. Β | ||
In terms of content type, again the scope is very broad. [[Appropedia:Appropedia is different from Wikipedia|Appropedia is different from Wikipedia]], in that it extends beyond an encyclopedia article on a given topic, to include much more detailed topical information as well as project information, original research, how-tos, networking and other material [[Wikipedia:WP:NOT#What Wikipedia is not|not suitable for Wikipedia]]. | In terms of content type, again the scope is very broad. [[Appropedia:Appropedia is different from Wikipedia|Appropedia is different from Wikipedia]], in that it extends beyond an encyclopedia article on a given topic, to include much more detailed topical information as well as project information, original research, how-tos, networking and other material [[Wikipedia:WP:NOT#What Wikipedia is not|not suitable for Wikipedia]]. |