All of our website content is stored in a central database. Every page of content is called a "node," and each node is classed as a particular "content type." The content types which are currently used for the CWRL site are book page, forum topic, and personal blog entry, and two content types created specifically for this site: assignments and CFP.

Assignments: records of computer-assisted assignments for use in the CWRL Assignment Database.
CFP: Calls for conference papers or publications

book page: a page that can be put into hierarchical relation with a group of other book pages. (See "Navigating the Site" below)
forum topic: threaded discussions for CWRL classes
blog entry: an online journal that we offer to CWRL staff and faculty. We also offer more advanced capabilities on personal installations. See "Blogs" below.

Creating Content

After you log on, a menu similar to this will appear:

(You may also have an administer option, according to your user level). To create content, simply choose the top link. You will be presented with all the options available to you in the main screen. For example, a staffer would see:

Choose an option, and you will be given an input screen. For most content types, 'Title' and 'Body' are required, though you may have the opportunity to choose a one or more keywords, or provide an alias URL (i.e., a URL of your own choosing).

Be sure to click Submit at the bottom of the input screen. If you are trying to attach a file, you will have to click 'Attach' and then 'Submit' on the subsequent page.