Terminology Guide for the Wattleriq System
This guide defines the terms used throughout the Wattleriq website and information environment. Understanding these terms will help you navigate the system and formulate clearer enquiries.
Using Precise Language to Navigate the Environment
Information-organisation systems rely on consistent terminology. When users and the support team use the same language to describe the same things, enquiries are handled more efficiently, classification concerns are described more precisely, and the overall experience of using the system improves. This guide defines the terms you will encounter most frequently when engaging with Wattleriq.
These definitions reflect the way Wattleriq uses these terms. Some words may carry different meanings in other contexts. Where a term has a technical meaning within the Wattleriq environment, that technical meaning takes precedence over any general-purpose understanding.
Terms and Definitions
- Classification
- The process by which the Wattleriq system assigns incoming content to one or more predefined categories within its information architecture. Classification is a structural process, not an evaluative one.
- Classification Framework
- The set of rules that governs how content is classified within the Wattleriq system. The framework determines which category a piece of content is assigned to, based on its characteristics. The framework may be updated over time.
- Category
- A named grouping within the Wattleriq information architecture. Each category holds content that shares a common type or subject. Categories are defined by the classification framework, not by users.
- Review Panel
- A structured display of classified content within a particular category. Review panels present information in a consistent format, designed to support reading and examination. A panel's content reflects what the system has classified at the time of access.
- Information Environment
- The totality of structured content available within the Wattleriq system at a given time. The information environment is composed of all current categories and review panels, navigated through the system interface.
- Navigation Layer
- The interface elements that help users understand their position within the information environment and move between sections. The navigation layer includes the main menu, section markers, and contextual labels.
- Contextual Label
- A short annotation attached to classified content within a review panel. Contextual labels indicate the basis on which content was classified and any relevant qualifications about its scope or source category.
- Enquiry
- A message submitted to the Wattleriq support team via the contact page or by direct email. Enquiries may relate to general questions about the system, specific classified content, access requests, or other matters within the scope of the support team's function.
- Access Request
- A specific type of enquiry in which a user asks for access to a section of the information environment that is not publicly available. Access requests are reviewed by the support team and are not automatically approved.
- Support Team
- The group of individuals at Wattleriq Pty Ltd responsible for handling enquiries submitted through the contact channel. The support team reads and responds to messages and may ask for clarification before preparing a reply.
- Structured Observation
- A record maintained by the system that notes characteristics of available content in a structured format. Structured observations support cross-reference and comparison within the information environment.
- Information Architecture
- The underlying structure that defines how categories relate to one another within the Wattleriq environment. The information architecture determines the shape of the environment and how navigation flows between sections.
- Source Material
- The content made available to the Wattleriq system for classification. The system can only present and classify what has been provided to it as source material. The accuracy and completeness of source material is not independently verified by the system.
- Reclassification
- The reassignment of previously classified content to a different category, typically as a result of an update to the classification framework. Reclassification may change where users encounter a particular piece of content within the environment.
- Wattleriq
- The information-organisation system described on this website, and the trading name of Wattleriq Pty Ltd, a company operating from Sydney NSW, Australia.
- Section
- A distinct area of the information environment, corresponding to one or more categories within the classification architecture. Sections are presented to users through the navigation layer and contain one or more review panels.
Formulating Effective Enquiries
When you submit an enquiry to the Wattleriq support team, using the terminology defined on this page will help the team understand your question and provide a relevant response.
For example, if you believe that a particular item of content has been placed in the wrong category, you can describe it as a classification concern and identify the category in which you found it and the category in which you believe it belongs. This gives the support team specific, actionable information to work with.
If you are submitting an access request, naming the specific section you are seeking to reach will allow the team to review your request more efficiently than a general description of your interest.
Submit an EnquiryFurther Reading
If you would like to understand more about how the Wattleriq environment is structured and what users can do within it, the following pages provide detailed explanations.