Functions & Features of User-generated Content (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)
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Written by: Robert Hampton
Reviewed by: James Woodhouse
User-generated reference sites
What is a user-generated reference site?
A user-generated reference site is an information websites created & maintained by communities of users
Examples of user-generated reference sites include:
Wikis
Forums
What is the function of a wiki?
The function of a wiki is to allow users to contribute to a community website or database
Wiki users collaborate in order to build and edit web pages
Features of a wiki
Feature | Description |
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User accounts |
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Editor |
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Search tools |
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What is the function of a forum?
The function of a forum is to provide its users with online space for structured discussions
Features of a forum
Feature | Description |
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Moderators |
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Administrators |
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Posts |
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Threads |
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Ratings |
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Censoring |
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Reports & flags |
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User-generated content
What is user-generated content?
User-generated content is made by users of sites and services and available online
Examples of user-generated content include:
Video & photo sharing sites
Blogs & vlogs
What is the function of video & photo sharing sites?
The function of video & photo sharing sites is to allow users to access and share content created by each other
Creating a sense of community
Features of video & photo sharing sites
Feature | Description |
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User accounts |
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Content management system |
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Tags |
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Ratings |
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Comments |
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Third party integration |
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Social bookmarking
What is social bookmarking?
Social booking sites give users a platform to categorise and share web documents and URLs
Examples of social bookmarking sites include:
Pinterest
Reddit
What is the function of social bookmarking sites?
The function of social bookmarking is to share web documents and URLs
Features of social bookmarking sites
Feature | Description |
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User accounts |
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Third party integration |
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Tags |
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Social network features |
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