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Subject:Re: Note versus Tip From:Tony Chung <tonyc -at- tonychung -dot- ca> To:Michael McCallister <workingwriter -at- gmail -dot- com> Date:Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:26:08 -0800
I agree with Mike. Even if there isnt any research data to support it, a
Tip should be a practical version of a Note. If you don't want to use Tip,
then I suggest Hint.
-Tony
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Michael McCallister <workingwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>
wrote:
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> As for the distinction, typically Notes were thought to be helpful
> background information that you did not necessarily need to know to
> complete a task. Tips offered shortcuts or workarounds.
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> Mike
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