Functions & Features of User-generated Content (Edexcel IGCSE Ict)
Exam board Pearson Edexcel · IGCSEUpdated 2024-06-13
User-generated reference sites
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3.6.1
What is a user-generated reference site?
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A user-generated reference site is an information websites created & maintained by communities of users
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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 |
|---|---|
| User accounts | - Allow users to track edits - Track who has made edits |
| Editor | - Gives users an editor to make changes to add new content |
| Search tools | - Allows users to quickly and easily search for content |
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 |
|---|---|
| Moderators | - Manage discussions and enforce rules to keep order |
| Administrators | - In control of the entire forum - Manage users - Introduce new features |
| Posts | - Users messages that contribute to a thread |
| Threads | - A collection of posts about a specific topic |
| Ratings | - Users can express opinions on the value or helpfulness of a post |
| Censoring | - Automatically removes content that violates the forum's rules or is inappropriate |
| Reports & flags | - Allows users to notify moderators about problematic content |
User-generated content
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3.6.1
What is user-generated content?
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User-generated content is made by users of sites and services and available online
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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 |
|---|---|
| User accounts | - Allows users to register, upload and manage content |
| Content management system | - Provides tools for uploading, organising, editing and sharing content |
| Tags | - Allows users to add keywords to help categorise and discover content |
| Ratings | - Allows users to express opinions on content |
| Comments | - Allows users to leave messages directly on content |
| Third party integration | - Connects with other social media platforms for wider sharing |
Social bookmarking
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3.6.1
What is social bookmarking?
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Social booking sites give users a platform to categorise and share web documents and URLs
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Examples of social bookmarking sites include:
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 |
|---|---|
| User accounts | - Allows users to register, upload and manage documents and URLs |
| Third party integration | - Connects with other social media platforms for wider sharing |
| Tags | - Allows users to categorise content |
| Social network features | - Allows users to connect with each other |
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