Encyclopedia of Earth 2.0
Published: September 17, 2010, 8:16 am
Updated: September 20, 2010, 8:44 am
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Arielle ContiWelcome to the Encyclopedia of Earth’s updated web site! We have completely overhauled the site; everything from the layout of the homepage to the publishing process. Below are some highlights.
New and Improved Design
Dynamic homepage
- We have an array of featured articles, content partners and other materials that are constantly updated
More Intuitive Publishing Process
Internal Messaging System
- Authors and Editors will receive an automatic message when your article has been updated or changed.
Descriptive Action Buttons
- At every step of the publishing process you will see buttons at the top of your article that help you move the article to publication
Easy Image Upload
- You can add images from anywhere else on the web to your article in a quick two step process:
- Copy the link location of the image from the website
- Paste it into the image property box
Ability to embed video and audio clips
- Adding videos to your article is quick and easy!!!!and Click the play button. The video will play directly in the article.
Interactivity
Ability to share your favorite EoE content on other social networking sites
- Share articles that interest you on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites
Ability to Comment on articles
- All users can now comment on articles
- Authors will be asked to regularly check the comments and will respond
Integrated with the CAMEL and OCEAN-OIL project
- Two projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) are seamlessly integrated into the EoE. Check out the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation E-Learning (CAMEL) and the OCEAN-OIL projects
Finding the information you need is easier than ever
Improved Search Capabilities
- The improved search function gives you quick, accurate results so you can find exactly what you are looking for
Topical taxonomy
- Articles are now searchable under specific issue areas. You will see the main topic areas on the left of every page to make browsing and finding materials easier
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Citation
Cutler J. Cleveland (Lead Author);Arielle Conti (Topic Editor) "Encyclopedia of Earth 2.0". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth September 17, 2010; Last revised Date September 20, 2010; Retrieved May 24, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/articles/view/158538/>
The Author
Cutler J. Cleveland is Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, where he also is on the faculty of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Professor Cleveland is Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Energy (Elsevier, 2004), winner of an American Library Association award, the Dictionary of Energy (Elsevier, 2005), Handbook of Energy (Elsevier, forthcoming), and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He is the recipient of the Adelma ... (Full Bio)
Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Earth’s updated web site! We have completely overhauled the site; everything from the layout of the homepage to the publishing process. Below are some highlights.
New and Improved Design
Dynamic homepage
- We have an array of featured articles, content partners and other materials that are constantly updated
More Intuitive Publishing Process
Internal Messaging System
- Authors and Editors will receive an automatic message when your article has been updated or changed.
Descriptive Action Buttons
- At every step of the publishing process you will see buttons at the top of your article that help you move the article to publication
Easy Image Upload
- You can add images from anywhere else on the web to your article in a quick two step process:
- Copy the link location of the image from the website
- Paste it into the image property box
Ability to embed video and audio clips
- Adding videos to your article is quick and easy!!!!and Click the play button. The video will play directly in the article.
Interactivity
Ability to share your favorite EoE content on other social networking sites
- Share articles that interest you on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites
Ability to Comment on articles
- All users can now comment on articles
- Authors will be asked to regularly check the comments and will respond
Integrated with the CAMEL and OCEAN-OIL project
- Two projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) are seamlessly integrated into the EoE. Check out the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation E-Learning (CAMEL) and the OCEAN-OIL projects
Finding the information you need is easier than ever
Improved Search Capabilities
- The improved search function gives you quick, accurate results so you can find exactly what you are looking for
Topical taxonomy
- Articles are now searchable under specific issue areas. You will see the main topic areas on the left of every page to make browsing and finding materials easier
Are you absolutely sure you want to delete this article? This process cannot be undone and is permanent.
Yes, Delete This Article
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Yes, Remove This Article
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