'Ontology Design Patterns':Exemplary ontology FAQ - Revision history

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 * Q: '''Can I submit my own ontology?'''
-* A: Submissions should normally be made by champions of the ontology rather than by the developers. This avoids perceived conflict of interest / self-promotion.  However there may be exceptions.   For example:
+* A: Submissions are ideally made by champions of the ontology rather than by the developers (to avoid conflict of interest).  However there are exceptions.   For example:
 ** An exemplary ontology is relatively new and has not been exposed to the outside long enough to have champions.
 ** An exemplary ontology is in a very narrow domain and does not have enough potential external users, even though it has been extensively used and refined and reused within a group.

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	* Q: '''Can I submit my own ontology?'''		* Q: '''Can I submit my own ontology?'''
−	* A: Submissions should normally be made by champions of the ontology rather than by the developers. This avoids perceived conflict of interest / self-promotion. ~~Relatively new ontologies that are truly exemplary~~ may not ~~yet~~ have champions, in ~~which case the community may be better served if the author~~ does ~~enter~~ it ~~into the catalog~~. ~~Alternatively,~~ it ~~could also be better~~ to ~~just wait~~ and ~~see if it passes the test of time, then champions will emerge. Use your judgment~~.	+	* A: Submissions should normally be made by champions of the ontology rather than by the developers. This avoids perceived conflict of interest / self-promotion. However there may be exceptions. For example:
		+	** An exemplary ontology is relatively new and has not been exposed to the outside long enough to have champions.
		+	** An exemplary ontology is in a very narrow domain and does not have enough potential external users, even though it has been extensively used and refined and reused within a group.
		+	The main critera for including an ontology is whether it is something that others are likely to draw inspiriation from and emulate.

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-* [[Ontology:Main|Where is the catalogue of Exemplary Ontologies?]]
+* [[Ontology:Main|Where is the catalog of exemplary ontologies?]]
 * [[Submissions:HowToSubmitAnExemplaryOntology| How do I submit an exemplary ontology?]]
-* [[Odp:WhatIsAnExemplaryOntology|What exactly do you mean by an Exemplary Ontology?]].
+* [[Odp:WhatIsAnExemplaryOntology|What do you mean by an ''exemplary ontology''?]].
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 * Q: '''What if I disagree that a submitted ontology is exemplary?'''
-* This is a Wiki, let your views be known.  Start a discussion using the discussion tab.  In some cases you may wish to enter comments in the "Known Issues" field.
+* This is a Wiki, let your views be known.  Start a discussion using the discussion tab.  In some cases you may wish to enter comments in the [[Property:KnownIssues| Known Issues]] field.

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 * Q: '''Can I enter ontologies that are not in OWL?'''
-* A: Yes, just enter it into the Ontology URI field.
+* A: Yes, enter the URI for your ontology in the Otology URI field.  Please ensure that others can easily find out what language is being used.  Often this is evident from the URI (e.g. if it ends in .owl or .rdfs).
 * Q: '''How do I know what Domains are available to choose from? How can I add a new one?'''
 * A: [[:Category:Domain|Click here to see existing domains]] and [[Form:Domain Form|click here to add a new domain]].

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−	* Q: '''Can I add to or change the ~~definition~~ of an Exemplary Ontology'''	+	* Q: '''Can I add to or change the content of a submitted Exemplary Ontology'''
	* A: This is a Wiki, let your views be known. Per Wiki convention, it may be best to start a discussion first, before making large changes.		* A: This is a Wiki, let your views be known. Per Wiki convention, it may be best to start a discussion first, before making large changes.

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−	* Q: '''What should I do if there are one or more ~~modules in~~ an ontology that are exemplary, but overall I do not consider the ontology to be exemplary?'''	+	* Q: '''What should I do if there are one or more parts of an ontology that are exemplary, but overall I do not consider the ontology to be exemplary?'''
−	* A: If ~~the module~~ exists as a separate module (e.g. an imported .owl file) then enter it on its own. You may also wish to see if it uses existing design patterns, and augment the documentation with the new example. Or perhaps you can identify a new design pattern that this module illustrates.	+	* A: If an exemplary part exists as a separate module, (e.g. an imported .owl file) then enter it on its own. You may also wish to see if it uses existing design patterns, and augment the documentation with the new example. Or perhaps you can identify a new design pattern that this module illustrates.

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	* Q: '''Can I add to or change the definition of an Exemplary Ontology'''		* Q: '''Can I add to or change the definition of an Exemplary Ontology'''
	* A: This is a Wiki, let your views be known. Per Wiki convention, it may be best to start a discussion first, before making large changes.		* A: This is a Wiki, let your views be known. Per Wiki convention, it may be best to start a discussion first, before making large changes.
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		+	* Q: '''Should I submit an ontology that is exemplary in most ways if it has significant flaws?'''
		+	* A: If you think the community should know about the exemplary aspects of this ontology (especially if it has a significant user community), then it makes sense to submit it. Clearly indicate the flaws in the Known Issues field and elaborate as necessary in the Long Description or Additional Information field.
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		+	* Q: '''What should I do if there are one or more modules in an ontology that are exemplary, but overall I do not consider the ontology to be exemplary?'''
		+	* A: If the module exists as a separate module (e.g. an imported .owl file) then enter it on its own. You may also wish to see if it uses existing design patterns, and augment the documentation with the new example. Or perhaps you can identify a new design pattern that this module illustrates.

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−	* Q: ~~'''What exactly do you mean by an~~ Exemplary ~~Ontology~~?~~'''~~	+	* [[Ontology:Main\|Where is the catalogue of Exemplary Ontologies?]]
−	* A: [[Odp:WhatIsAnExemplaryOntology\|~~Click here~~]].	+	* [[Submissions:HowToSubmitAnExemplaryOntology\| How to submit an exemplary ontology?]]
		+	* [[Odp:WhatIsAnExemplaryOntology\|What exactly do you mean by an Exemplary Ontology?]].