DOW Rules and Guidelines

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Getting Started

Exploring

One of the best things you can do to become familiar with how the DOW Wiki runs is to explore. Look at the layout of the different pages and get a feel for how the information is organized. To get a more in depth look at the format of a page, click the “Edit” button and study the wiki code there. Try to note how the code used on the edit page translates into what you see in the actual article. By doing this, editors will already be familiar with how the wiki is organized and so they will be able to easily create their own pages that are consistent with already existing pages.

Know What Is Going On

At any given point, there can be many editors working on different projects at the same time. Editors should take a look at the Recent Changes page often so that they are familiar with what has been done. It is a good idea to review changes made to double check for errors, offer input where necessary, and stay up to date with new pages and projects.

Asking Questions

If an editor is unsure of how to do something or is wondering why something is done a certain way, all they need to do is ask. The DOW Wiki is a team effort and so open communication is key. There are a variety of ways to get help and feedback from fellow editors. One of the easiest ways is to take advantage of the Talk pages associated with each article.

Sandbox

The DOW Wiki sandbox is where you can go to “play” with new ideas for the wiki. If you are unsure of how something will look or work, test it out here first.

Templates

The DOW Wiki uses a variety of templates to make editing easier and more consistent. Read up on the templates that are currently being used _______ and learn how they work. A list of all templates can be found here.

User Pages

The User Page is where a wiki editor can tell a little bit about themselves. This is also a great place to first start editing and learning. Some useful information editors may want to include on their user page are forum usernames, wiki contributions, and current projects. User Page content must be appropriate and follow all policies and guidelines. Abuse of the User Page can result in the blocking of an editor’s account.

Basic Help and Editing Etiquiette

Creating a New Page

Uploading Images/Other Files

Using the Summary Box

Minor Edits

Giving Credit to Non-Editors

Deletion Requests

Communication

Talk Pages

User Talk Page

Private Messaging

Policies

G-Rated

Factual Information

DOW Wiki Moderators

Problems with Fellow Editors