This chapter discusses issues of content in writing an encyclopedia generally and in particular for the Encyclopedia of Computer Science. Topics include whether to include only the current state of knowledge or also an examination of the history of the field, standards for factual reporting, depth of content provided, and whether to provide a systematic overview of the field or readily accessible independent entries on topics.

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  • William Aspray,
  • David Hemmendinger

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This chapter discusses issues of content in writing an encyclopedia generally and in particular for the Encyclopedia of Computer Science. Topics include whether to include only the current state of knowledge or also an examination of the history of the field, standards for factual reporting, depth of content provided, and whether to provide a systematic overview of the field or readily accessible independent entries on topics.