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This matters because ToIP people members come from many different places and might contexts. Often they do not speak English as their first language. They might know a lot about non-tech things that matter to ToIP. Everyone needs to understand each other at least a little. Sometimes a basic explanation is enough. Other times, like with IT engineers or lawyers, you need to go deeper.
We expect some mix-ups with words, where people might misunderstand each other. The CTWG tries to fix these issues. Sometimes, looking up words in a dictionary helps. Other times, especially in legal or technical work, a deeper understanding is necessary.
Scope
The Concepts & Terminology Working Group (CTWG) supports ToIP groups by developing Working Groups and Task Forces by helping them developing the terms and concepts needed for their projects. They create Our work includes tools for defining, editing and understanding these terms, including term wikis and glossaries. The data handled consists of we work within include detailed models of concepts, their relationships, and rules across various fields. While CTWG maintains a central repository of this information for everyone in ToIP to use, individual groups can also create their own specialized glossaries. These resources continuously improve as they receive input from various sources within the industry.
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The table below lists all CTWG deliverables that have been approved to move beyond Pre-Draft status.
| Name of Deliverable | Deliverable Type | Link to Draft Deliverable | Task Force | Status |
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| Main ToIP Glossary | Glossary | CTWG | Generated document: https://trustoverip.github.io/ctwg-main-glossary/ | |
ToIP Concepts and Terminology Guide | Guide | Repo: https://github.com/trustoverip/ctwg-terminology-governance-guide | CTWG | Generated document: https://trustoverip.github.io/ctwg-terminology-governance-guide/ |
Specification Template | Template | Repo: https://github.com/trustoverip/specification-template | TSWG | Generated document: https://trustoverip.github.io/specification-template/ |
The overall scope of the CTWG includes the following activities:
- Develop and maintain a high-quality terminology that covers the needs of the ToIP community.
- Develop a process whereby this terminology can be:
- Curated, based on evidence and using expert opinion, such that concepts, relations between concepts and constraints can e.g. be
- carefully defined,
- assigned an identifier (name/number/label) to be distinguished,
- mapped onto terms that are defined and/or commonly accepted in various relevant domains/contexts,
- their usage documented,
- their status reported e.g. 'working', 'preferred', 'accepted', 'superseded' and 'deprecated'.
- Enhanced in a collaborative, open, and fair manner by interested community members.
- Versioned in the github.com environment.
- Published in different ways (e.g. as a glossary, concept map, use-case stories ...), for specific purposes (e.g. education, reference, , ...) by different means (e.g. a PDF, a website, presentations/webinars, ...) and as needed by different audiences/stakeholders or domains (e.g. business domains, architectural domains, ...)
- Promoted as a valuable public resource and an influence for convergence and excellence.
- Train and organize volunteers so the initiative develops sustainable long-term momentum.
- Spread the word of about our work across ToIP WGs and other relevant audiences.
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