I've noticed over the course of doing this project that there has been an editor or some other contributor besides Alicia and myself that has been adding and editing some of the information on the page. At first I was concerned that my work and contributions might not look as good in comparison, but I feel quite confident with what I've contributed to the Coventry page, and I'm pleased with the results of the several people working on the page.
Adding my final entries to the page was easy, and my feedback was quite positive, so I tried to keep to the way I had been contributing beforehand, and also tried to balance detail with the conciseness of the Wikitravel format. In retrospect, I'm happy with my work and the way the Coventry page has developed, especially considering that I created and started the page myself. I know the page is in no way "my baby" or anything like that, but there's a feeling of satisfaction in being able to go back to the page and know that I contributed to it, looking at it and thinking "I started this."
At first I didn't think I was going to enjoy this project very much since I'm not at all the traveling type (a very big part of the reason I did my hometown), but I did end up liking it, especially, like I said above, the feeling of satisfaction in being able to visibly contribute to a worldwide source of information. It was also nice to be able to share information about my own hometown with other people; many people that live in town are of the opinion that there is nothing to do, nothing around, but I've provided visible proof otherwise on this site that sees worldwide use. It's a nice feeling. I may contribute to other pages in the future since I have a user account now, most likely starting with pages I'm close to in proximity (like the Kent County, RI page), but even if I don't again, it was an interesting and rewarding new experience. It makes me wonder what the next projects will be.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
WT progress
Well, I was kind of surprised by how easy it was to post to Wikitravel (WT). I hadn't posted to Wikipedia at all before this, so I really didn't know what to expect. It was probably easier starting a new page than adding to one that was already developed to whatever extent, since I didn't have to check out the organization of the page and make sure I fit my entries in correctly. But otherwise, it was quite easy to add to the page. I thought I would have to try to memorize the Markup and whatnot, since I didn't expect there to be little buttons for bold and italics and other effects. I hope it continues to go as well as it has so far.
Since Alicia and I are creating a new page, I'm glad we don't have to do into great detail and include every facet we know of for each category of the page, because that would take quite a lot of effort, especially considering that Coventry is highly rural. But even so, I hope to have a satisfactory page created and ready for when the project is due on Monday.
More on how things went later!
Since Alicia and I are creating a new page, I'm glad we don't have to do into great detail and include every facet we know of for each category of the page, because that would take quite a lot of effort, especially considering that Coventry is highly rural. But even so, I hope to have a satisfactory page created and ready for when the project is due on Monday.
More on how things went later!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
WT Draft Post Ideas
Buy
Walmart Supercenter, 650 Centre of New England Blvd, Phone: +1 401-823-7780.
The Walmart Supercenter is a larger version of the common Walmart, offering a greater selection of groceries, clothing, toys, electronics and household miscellanea, as well as a pharmacy and garden and automotive centers. Prices are typically about 25% cheaper than other stores like Stop & Shop or Target. The store is quite large, drawing customers from many of the surrounding towns, and is often crowded. Weekend trips can be lengthy and aren't advisable. Almost anything can be bought here, however, and savings are notable when compared to the cost of other stores.
Do
George B. Parker Woodland, 1670 Maple Valley Road, Phone: +1 401-295-8283
Parker Woodland is part of the Rhode Island Audobon Society, and offers free admission to 860 acres of hiking trails and nature scenery. The caretaker's house was built in the 1700s and is noted on the National Register of Historic Places. There is also a converted nature center. The trails are located at the Western side of the town where restaurants and stores are quite sparse, so make sure to bring your own food and drinks. Cell phone service is also questionable depending on your service provider.
Stay
Hampton Inn, 850 Centre of New England Blvd, Phone: +1 401-823-4041 [http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CVTRIHX|Hampton Inn - Centre of New England]
Exit 7 off Interstate 95
One of several hotels located in the Centre of New England, Hampton Inn was just recently developed in the past several years (date needed), and has already seen considerable use. Centrally located to provide fast access to any nearby town and TF Green Airport for eager travellers. AAA Hotel Rating of 3 Diamonds ("These establishments appeal to the traveler with comprehensive needs. Properties are multifaceted with a distinguished style, including marked upgrades in the quality of physical attributes, amenities, and level of comfort provided" http://ww1.aaa.com/Diamonds/prop_ratings.html?association=AAA&clb_id=014).
User Rating of 4/5 stars.
Walmart Supercenter, 650 Centre of New England Blvd, Phone: +1 401-823-7780.
The Walmart Supercenter is a larger version of the common Walmart, offering a greater selection of groceries, clothing, toys, electronics and household miscellanea, as well as a pharmacy and garden and automotive centers. Prices are typically about 25% cheaper than other stores like Stop & Shop or Target. The store is quite large, drawing customers from many of the surrounding towns, and is often crowded. Weekend trips can be lengthy and aren't advisable. Almost anything can be bought here, however, and savings are notable when compared to the cost of other stores.
Do
George B. Parker Woodland, 1670 Maple Valley Road, Phone: +1 401-295-8283
Parker Woodland is part of the Rhode Island Audobon Society, and offers free admission to 860 acres of hiking trails and nature scenery. The caretaker's house was built in the 1700s and is noted on the National Register of Historic Places. There is also a converted nature center. The trails are located at the Western side of the town where restaurants and stores are quite sparse, so make sure to bring your own food and drinks. Cell phone service is also questionable depending on your service provider.
Stay
Hampton Inn, 850 Centre of New England Blvd, Phone: +1 401-823-4041 [http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CVTRIHX|Hampton Inn - Centre of New England]
Exit 7 off Interstate 95
One of several hotels located in the Centre of New England, Hampton Inn was just recently developed in the past several years (date needed), and has already seen considerable use. Centrally located to provide fast access to any nearby town and TF Green Airport for eager travellers. AAA Hotel Rating of 3 Diamonds ("These establishments appeal to the traveler with comprehensive needs. Properties are multifaceted with a distinguished style, including marked upgrades in the quality of physical attributes, amenities, and level of comfort provided" http://ww1.aaa.com/Diamonds/prop_ratings.html?association=AAA&clb_id=014).
User Rating of 4/5 stars.
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