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Welcome to our wiki! We appreciate your interest in contributing. This page will guide you through the process of creating new pages and editing existing content. | Welcome to our wiki! We appreciate your interest in contributing. This page will guide you through the process of creating new pages and editing existing content. | ||
== Getting Started == | ==Getting Started== | ||
Before you begin contributing, please take a moment to: | Before you begin contributing, please take a moment to: | ||
* Read our [[Help:Style Guide|style guide]] for formatting standards | * Read our [[Help:Style Guide|style guide]] for formatting standards. | ||
* Review our [[Help:Manual of Style|manual of style]] for writing guidelines | * Review our [[Help:Manual of Style|manual of style]] for writing guidelines. | ||
* Check out the [[Help:Tutorial|tutorial]] if you're new to wiki editing | * Check out the [[Help:Tutorial|tutorial]] if you're new to wiki editing. | ||
===Before Creating a Page=== | |||
* Search to make sure the page doesn't already exist | |||
* Consider whether the content would be better added to an existing page | |||
* Use the [[Special:WantedPages|Wanted Pages]] list to see what pages are most needed | |||
== Creating New Pages == | ==Creating New Pages== | ||
To create a new page, enter the desired page name in the box below and click | To create a new page, enter the desired page name in the box below and click <code>Create Page</code>. Make sure to use descriptive, accurate titles that follow our established [[Help:Naming Conventions|naming conventions]]. | ||
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== | == Editing Existing Pages == | ||
To edit a page, simply click the "Edit" button at the top of any article. You can use the visual editor or edit page source directly by using wikitext or sanitized HTML and CSS tags. | |||
You can improve existing pages by: | You can improve existing pages by: | ||
* Adding new information and sources | * Adding new information and sources. | ||
* Correcting errors or outdated information | * Correcting errors or outdated information. | ||
* Improving formatting and readability | * Improving formatting and readability. | ||
* Adding images, links, and references | * Adding images, links, and references. | ||
=== | ===Editing Tips=== | ||
* Use the preview button before saving | * Use the preview button to see your changes before saving them. | ||
* Write clear, informative edit summaries | * Write clear, informative edit summaries to document what you changed. | ||
* Make bold edits - don't be afraid to improve content significantly | * Make bold edits - don't be afraid to improve content significantly! Changes can always be reverted if necessary. | ||
* Add reliable sources using <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tags | * Add reliable sources using <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tags. | ||
== Content Guidelines == | ==Content Guidelines== | ||
All contributions should follow these principles: | All contributions should follow these principles: | ||
* '''Accuracy''' - Information should be factual and well-sourced | * '''Accuracy''' - Information should be factual and well-sourced. | ||
* '''Neutrality''' - Present information from a neutral point of view | * '''Neutrality''' - Present information from a neutral point of view. | ||
* '''Verifiability''' - Include reliable sources for claims | * '''Verifiability''' - Include reliable sources for claims. | ||
* '''Relevance''' - Content should be appropriate for the wiki's scope | * '''Relevance''' - Content should be appropriate for the wiki's scope. | ||
== Getting Help == | ==Getting Help== | ||
If you need assistance: | If you need assistance: | ||
* Visit the [[Help:Contents|help section]] for detailed guides | * Visit the [[Help:Contents|help section]] for detailed guides. | ||
* Ask questions on the [[Help talk:Contents|help discussion page]] | * Ask questions on the [[Help talk:Contents|help discussion page]]. | ||
* Contact an [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|administrator]] for complex issues | * Contact an [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|administrator]] for complex issues. | ||
== Categories == | ==Categories== | ||
Don't forget to add appropriate [[Help:Categories|categories]] to new pages to help organize the wiki's content. | Don't forget to add appropriate [[Help:Categories|categories]] to new pages to help organize the wiki's content. | ||
== Thank You == | ==Thank You== | ||
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps improve our wiki. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! | Every contribution, no matter how small, helps improve our wiki. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
[[Category:Wiki maintenance]] | [[Category:Wiki maintenance]] | ||