RE: [nc-whois] drafting of the interim report... D. TBD

["Sapiro, Miriam" <MSapiro@verisign.com>]

Tony/Marilyn - 

Thanks for getting the ball rolling on the drafting of the interim report.
Let me give everyone general as well as specific feedback (latter in CAPS in
the draft below), including how the gTLD reps can best help with drafting.
Hopefully, every constituency will be able to help draft the report, to
ensure that it has everyone's perspectives throughout.  

Unfortunately I will not be able to join the call on Monday, but Karen and
Ram will both be on.  You can reach me on my cell if you have any questions.
Thanks, Miriam

GENERAL COMMENTS:

- It's essential that we also analyze the data by category of respondent.  I
think we have agreement on this point among the TF.  Karen, Ram and I are
glad to assist in this effort.

- A bit of history is a good idea, but we do not want to prejudge the work
of the TF (eg eliminate refs to how it is used, etc.)

- In V.B, "what happens next" is really a misnomer, as our recommendation
could be to maintain the status quo.  See below.

- It seems premature to speak of minority reports at this stage.

- We should keep in mind more clearly our original mandate - to examine: 
	Interesting anomalies
	Clear / consensus responses
	Areas where more work is necessary
	Suggestions as to the form of that additional work
	Recommendations 
While simplistic, it will help us get through the challenge ahead.  I would
be wary of getting too bogged down now in the exact outline of the report.
 
SPECIFIC COMMENTS:


> DRAFT OUTLINE FOR WHOIS REPORT
> 
> I.   Executive Summary (Marilyn and Tony will draft a very short statement
> for the interim report)[ARE YOU SUGGESTING THAT THIS BE THE ONLY PART OF
THE INTERIM RE PORT?  I DON'T THINK SO BUT THE ( ) IS NOT CLEAR.  FOR THE
FINAL REPORT, THIS SECTION SHOULD SUMMARIZE THE REST OF THE REPORT.]
> 
> II.  Introduction
> 
A.   Purpose of the task force based on the terms of reference (suggested
drafters:  Marilyn, Tony, Paul, Miriam) [THIS SHOULD NOT BE HARD, BASED ON
THE INTRO TO THE SURVEY ITSELF.]

B.  History:  What it is.  [DELETE "How it is provided.  How it is presently
used.
How it exists."]  Thin vs. thick.  Volume of use in .com, .org, .net IF WE
WANT VOLUME WE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER TLDS AND, EG, 10 LARGEST CC TLDS.
(suggested drafters: KAREN, RAM AND I ARE GLAD TO HELP DRAFT THIS PART, BUT
IT WILL BE FACTUAL, NOT SUBJECTIVE IN NATURE.] Miriam Sapiro/other member of
TF-- ask for volunteer )      
> 
> C/D.  Methodology and Description of Analysis Process:  (suggested
> drafter: THANKS FOR THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE BUT WE RESPECTFULLY DECLINE -
KAREN, RAM AND I VOLUNTEER INSTEAD TO HELP DRAFT THE ANALYSIS OF THE
DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF RESPONDENTS.  Miriam Sapiro/___________)
>      C.   What we did.  Timeframe.  Questionnaire.  (Appendix)
> 
     D.  Description of Analysis Process

>       1.  Analytical - 3,000
>       2.  Statistical survey of narrative responses - 300  
>       3.  Additional assessment of full 3,000 narrative responses
	
> III.  Analysis
> 
>        A.  Analytical reports with charts (tabulations to go into
> appendix)
Marilyn/Tony/Miriam/Thomas:  review of data/reports.  
>        B.  Subjective review of 300 statistical responses -- Steve, Tony,
> Oscar, Troy, Thomas, Tim-provide narrative draft of findings, based on
> agreed to baskets. TF will provide edits.
> 
>        C.  Subjective review of additional responses (3,000) time frame to
> be determined:  Add in assistance from NOTE THAT WE PREFER TO FOCUS ON THE
ANALYSIS BY CATEGORY ... THOUGH CAN HELP SUPPORT OTHERS HERE IF WE ARE
NEEDED. Miriam, Marilyn, Y.J., other
> volunteers...

	NEW SECTION HERE:  ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES BY CATEGORY (ASSIGNMENTS
PURELY NOTIONAL):

				Commercial - GA and Registrar
				Non-Comm org user - BC 
				Gov't user - NonComm
				Individual - IP and cc 
				Registrar/Registry - NonComm
				ISP - gTLD
				Other -  ISP 

> 
>        D.  Description of any differences found between the 300 and the
> 3,000 (did it scale?)
TBD
>         E.  Final subjective analysis WHAT IS THE DIFF BETWEEN E AND F?
TBD
>          F.  Integrative view (analytic and narrative) 
TBD
> IV.     Conclusion
TBD
> V.       Recommendation
TBD
>            A.  Overview
>            B.  What, IF ANYTHING, should happen next
> 
> VI.      Appendices [DELETE C, D, E AND F.......]
> 
>            A.  Questionnaire  {available)
>            B.  Statistical responses (available) 
>            C.  TBD
	D. TBD ?????
>            E.  Minority reports, if any - PREMATURE!
>            F.   Any other supplementary comments ????
>            G.   Members of the Task Force (historical map to
> changes...available)
> 
> 

Miriam Sapiro
Director of International Policy

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