Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism WikiThis page describes the Review Genre, a specific type of Wiki Genre.
[edit] Purpose
To provide information that will help others make an informed decision about a product or service.
[edit] Common Elements
Reviews are written from the perspective of someone who has used the product or service. Good reviews begin by objectively describing what the product or service is for and how it works and may even include a photograph of the product (learn how to upload images on this wiki). Authors then describe what they liked and didn't like and why. In a wiki, each reviewer may create a subsection with their own review and sign their comments (with their username or some other pseudonym). Links to other reviews and resources about the product or service are generally included. Reviews on this wiki would emphasize how the product or service relates to the medical condition and be targeted at other community members rather than the general public.
It may make sense to create a page that links to several specific product review pages. For example, a Project:Guide Genre page titled Purchasing a Wheelchair could be created that would give a brief overview on what to look for when purchasing a wheelchair and where to buy them from. It could then link to specific wiki review pages created for each major wheelchair product.
[edit] Examples
- Amazon - includes a single page that has a photo of the product, description of the major features, and individuals' product reviews.
- Pricegrabber - includes similar information as Amazon.com but in a different format.