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{{update|Note to self: explain what admin level editors should and can do, discourage editors from having private/personal ToDos and convert Areas in need of improvement to a proper Wiki Projects Page   [[User:Arin Mara|Arin Mara]] ([[User talk:Arin Mara|talk]]) 10:09, 23 April 2022 (UTC)}}
 
'''UniWiki: To-Do List''' is a good place to start contributing to the UniWiki. Feel free to pick anything from the topics below. You do not need to be an [[EVE University]] member to start contributing. All you need is an EVE Online account to login to the UniWiki using [[EVE SSO]]. Your account name for the UniWiki will be your chosen character name.
 
'''UniWiki: To-Do List''' is a good place to start contributing to the UniWiki. Feel free to pick anything from the topics below. You do not need to be an [[EVE University]] member to start contributing. All you need is an EVE Online account to login to the UniWiki using [[EVE SSO]]. Your account name for the UniWiki will be your chosen character name.
  
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* [https://discord.com/channels/301496390066896896/706641916460007434 EVE University Discord #wiki Channel]
 
* [https://discord.com/channels/301496390066896896/706641916460007434 EVE University Discord #wiki Channel]
  
==Minor changes==
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==Maintenance==
  
These are minor changes that take little time. They are good if you have limited time available for UniWiki editing.
 
 
;{{co|wheat|Spelling and grammar changes}}
 
:When you come across spelling and grammar errors, please feel free to correct them.
 
 
;{{co|wheat|Flagging pages that need work}}
 
;{{co|wheat|Flagging pages that need work}}
:If a page that needs some work, but you do not have the time or knowledge to do it yourself, use either {{tl|update}} or {{tl|cleanup}} to flag the page as needing work.
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:If a page that needs some work, but you do not have the time or knowledge to do it yourself, use either {{tl|update}} or {{tl|cleanup}} template.
 
:Give as much information as you can when you flag the page, so the person working on it knows what they should be doing.
 
:Give as much information as you can when you flag the page, so the person working on it knows what they should be doing.
;[[Special:BrokenRedirects|Broken Redirects]]
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;[[:Category:Candidates_for_moving|Candidates for moving]]
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:These pages should be moved by using the drop down menu [[File:Drop down menu arrow.png]] at the top right of the page, next to the search bar.
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:Check {{co|orange|What links here}} in the toolbox section of the left sidebar and correct any links that are broken as a result of the move.
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:When you are finished, remove the {{tl|move}} template.
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;[[:Category:Pages_with_broken_file_links|Pages with broken file links]]
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:If a file was deleted or moved, its link will be broken.
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:If the file is useful, then upload it using {{co|orange|Upload file}} in the toolbox section of the left sidebar. If the file is not useful, then remove the link from the page.
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:Check whether the same file is linked elsewhere and to remove the links on those pages also.
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;[[Special:UncategorizedPages|Uncategorized pages]]
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:These pages are not sorted into any [[Special:Categories|Category]].
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:Find a relevant category and add it to the page. Consider creating a new category for a group of uncategorized pages if there is no relevant category exists.
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;[[Special:UnusedCategories|Unused categories]]
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:These categories have not pages within them.
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:If there are no relevant pages for that category, then flag the category for {{tl|deletion}}.
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;[[Special:UnusedTemplates|Unused templates]]
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:These templates are not used on any pages.
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:If there are no relevant pages to use that template, then flag the template for {{tl|deletion}}.
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;[[Special:WantedCategories|Wanted categories]]
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:These categories do not yet exist.
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:If the category is valid, create it and write a short summary. There may be other pages which would fit into the category now it exists.
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:If the category is not valid, remove the category link from the member pages.
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;[[Special:WantedPages|Wanted pages]]
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:These are pages which have been linked to, but do not currently exist.
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:Correct the link to point to the relevant existing page or delete the link to the non-existing page.
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;[[Special:WantedTemplates|Wanted templates]]
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:These are templates which have been linked to, but do not exist.
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:Correct the page to use the correct existing template or delete the link to the non-existing template.
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==Navigation==
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;[[Special:BrokenRedirects|Broken redirects]]
 
:If a page redirects to a page that was deleted or moved, the redirect will be broken. Find a more appropriate place for the page to redirect to or alternatively mark it for {{tl|deletion}} if there is no relevant page for the redirect.
 
:If a page redirects to a page that was deleted or moved, the redirect will be broken. Find a more appropriate place for the page to redirect to or alternatively mark it for {{tl|deletion}} if there is no relevant page for the redirect.
 
:Check whether any other pages link to the deleted/moved page at the same time. To do this click on {{co|orange|What links here}} in the toolbox section of the left sidebar.
 
:Check whether any other pages link to the deleted/moved page at the same time. To do this click on {{co|orange|What links here}} in the toolbox section of the left sidebar.
;[[Special:DoubleRedirects|Double Redirects]]
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;[[Special:DoubleRedirects|Double redirects]]
 
:These are pages which redirect to one page, which then redirects to another. Edit the redirect for the first page to ensure it points to the eventual destination.
 
:These are pages which redirect to one page, which then redirects to another. Edit the redirect for the first page to ensure it points to the eventual destination.
  
==Medium changes==
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;[[Special:DeadendPages|Dead-end pages]]
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:These pages do not link to any other page.
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:Add relevant [[:Category:Navigational templates|Navigational templates]] to the pages or create a new navigational template for a group of orphaned pages.
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;[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]
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:These pages are not linked to from any other page.
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:Add relevant [[:Category:Navigational templates|Navigational templates]] to the pages or create a new navigational template for a group of orphaned pages.
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==Writing==
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;{{co|wheat|Spelling and grammar changes}}
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:When you come across spelling and grammar errors, please feel free to correct them.
  
These are changes that can often be done in one sitting.
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;[[:Category:Candidates_for_cleanup|Candidates for cleanup]]
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:These pages should be reformatted or otherwise improved for grammar, typographical errors, organization, readability or formatting.
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:When you are finished remove the {{tl|cleanup}} template.
  
*[[:Category:Candidates_for_cleanup|Candidates for cleanup]] - These pages have been flagged as needing changes to grammar, organisation or readability. Typically they do not require a detailed knowledge of the subject area to fix, just a keen eye for language and formatting. When you are finished, don't forget to remove the ''Cleanup'' template.
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;[[:Category:Candidates_for_merging|Candidates for merging]]
*[[:Category:Candidates_for_moving|Candidates for moving]] - These pages have been flagged to be moved. Review the page and if you agree that it should be moved, then move it using the drop down menu at the top right of the page, next to the search bar. Make sure you check 'What links here' and correct any links that are broken as a result of the move, and that you remove the ''Move'' template after moving the page.
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:These pages contain similar information and need to be merged.
*[[:Category:Pages_with_broken_file_links|Pages with broken file links]] - These are pages which contain a link to a file (e.g. an image) that does not exist. this may be because the file has been deleted, or because it never existed. If the file is useful, then upload it using  'Upload file' in the Toolbox section of the left sidebar. If the file is not useful, then remove the link from the page. It is good practice to check whether the same file is linked elsewhere and to remove the links on those pages also.
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:Select the page with the most useful information and merge information from the other page into it or create a new page and merge the information from both pages together.
*[[Special:DeadendPages|Dead-end pages]] - These pages do not link to any other pages on the UniWiki. Sometimes they are on a stand-alone subject, but often they reference other areas of the game which are described in other UniWiki pages. Have a read through and link any relevant pages.
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:Once you are finished remove the {{tl|merge}} template and redirect all pages to your finished page.
*[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] - These pages are not linked to from any other pages on the UniWiki. Again sometimes there is a good reason for this, but often they provide useful information that is not being utilised. If you can think of other pages which these pages are relevant to, please edit those pages to include links to the orphaned page.
 
*[[Special:UncategorizedPages|Uncategorized pages]] - These are pages which are not currently within any of our [[Special:Categories|Categories]]. If you can find a relevant category already then add the page to that category. If there is not an existing category, but there are several pages on the same theme, consider creating a new category for them.
 
*[[Special:UnusedCategories|Unused Categories]] - These are categories which already exist, but have not pages within them. If there are relevant pages then add them to the category. If there are no relevant pages for that category, then flag the category for deletion.
 
*[[Special:UnusedTemplates|Unused Templates]] - These are templates which already exist, but are not used on any pages. If there are pages which could use the template, then add the template to the page. If there are no relevant pages to use that template, then flag the template for deletion.
 
*[[Special:WantedCategories|Wanted Categories]] - These are categories which have members, but do not yet exist. If the category is valid, create it and write a short summary. There may be other pages which would fit into the category now it exists. If the category is not valid, remove the category link from the member pages.
 
*[[Special:WantedPages|Wanted Pages]] (correcting links) - These are pages which have been linked to from somewhere in the UniWiki, but do not currently exist. They will show on the linking page as a broken link. Sometimes there is already an existing page which contains the information. If this is the case, then correct the link to point to the relevant existing page.
 
*[[Special:WantedTemplates|Wanted Templates]] (correcting links) - These are templates which have been linked to from somewhere in the UniWiki, but do not currently exist. Sometimes there is already an existing template which performs the same function. If this is the case, then correct the page to use the correct template.
 
  
==Major changes==
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;[[:Category:Needing updates|Needing updates]]
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:These pages need an update due to game changes.
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:Feel free to update these pages.
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:Once you have updated the page the {{tl|update}} template.
  
These are changes which may take a lot of time. They are perfect for someone who wants a project to work on, and normally involve building something from scratch.
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;[[:Category:Stubs|Stubs]]
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:These are pages which are either not yet completed or are too short and need more information to be of use.
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:Feel free to add to these pages to make them into a full page.
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:Once you are finished remove the {{tl|stub}} template.
  
*[[:Category:Candidates_for_merging|Candidates for merging]] - This is where two (or more) pages contain similar information, and they have been flagged for merging together. Either select the page with the most useful information, and merge information from the other page into it, or alternatively create a new page and merge the information from both pages together. Once you are finished, don't forget to remove the ''Merge'' template and redirect all pages to your finished page.
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;[[:Category:Work_in_progress|Work in Progress]]
*[[:Category:Needing updates|Needing updates]] - These pages have been flagged as needing an update due to game or policy changes. You will need to have a decent knowledge of the subject area to update them. Once you have updated the page, remember to remove the ''Update'' template.
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:These pages are being actively worked on by an editor.
*[[:Category:Stubs|Stubs]] - These are pages which are either not yet completed, or are too short and need more information to be of use. Feel free to add to these pages to make them into a full page. Don't forget to remove the ''Stub'' template when you are finished.
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:Feel free to contact the editor and perhaps you can work together on it.
*[[:Category:Work_in_progress|Work in Progress]] (working on the page) - These are pages which are flagged as presently being worked on by someone. If the subject is something you know about. perhaps you can work together on it. Remember to remove the ''Work in Progress'' template when the page is finished.
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:Once you are finished remove the {{tl|work in progress}} template.
*[[Special:WantedPages|Wanted Pages]] (building new pages) - These are pages which have been linked to from somewhere in the UniWiki, but do not currently exist. If the subject is not already covered in sufficient detail on an existing page, and if you have knowledge on the subject area then build a new page on the subject.
 
*[[Special:WantedTemplates|Wanted Templates]] (building new templates) - These are templates which have been linked to from somewhere in the UniWiki, but do not currently exist. If the template would be useful for this and other pages, then build a new template.
 
*[[:Category:Non-neutral articles|Non-neutral articles]] - These are pages which are not written with a neutral point of view (NPOV). Revising these pages may require specialized knowledge of the subject matter to correctly separate factual information from biased presentation.
 
  
 
==Areas in need of improvement==
 
==Areas in need of improvement==

Revision as of 14:45, 23 April 2022

This page should be updated due to game changes.
Reason: Note to self: explain what admin level editors should and can do, discourage editors from having private/personal ToDos and convert Areas in need of improvement to a proper Wiki Projects Page Arin Mara (talk) 10:09, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

UniWiki: To-Do List is a good place to start contributing to the UniWiki. Feel free to pick anything from the topics below. You do not need to be an EVE University member to start contributing. All you need is an EVE Online account to login to the UniWiki using EVE SSO. Your account name for the UniWiki will be your chosen character name.

If you aren't comfortable making your own changes, feel free to write:

Maintenance

Flagging pages that need work
If a page that needs some work, but you do not have the time or knowledge to do it yourself, use either {{update}} or {{cleanup}} template.
Give as much information as you can when you flag the page, so the person working on it knows what they should be doing.
Candidates for moving
These pages should be moved by using the drop down menu Drop down menu arrow.png at the top right of the page, next to the search bar.
Check What links here in the toolbox section of the left sidebar and correct any links that are broken as a result of the move.
When you are finished, remove the {{move}} template.
Pages with broken file links
If a file was deleted or moved, its link will be broken.
If the file is useful, then upload it using Upload file in the toolbox section of the left sidebar. If the file is not useful, then remove the link from the page.
Check whether the same file is linked elsewhere and to remove the links on those pages also.
Uncategorized pages
These pages are not sorted into any Category.
Find a relevant category and add it to the page. Consider creating a new category for a group of uncategorized pages if there is no relevant category exists.
Unused categories
These categories have not pages within them.
If there are no relevant pages for that category, then flag the category for {{deletion}}.
Unused templates
These templates are not used on any pages.
If there are no relevant pages to use that template, then flag the template for {{deletion}}.
Wanted categories
These categories do not yet exist.
If the category is valid, create it and write a short summary. There may be other pages which would fit into the category now it exists.
If the category is not valid, remove the category link from the member pages.
Wanted pages
These are pages which have been linked to, but do not currently exist.
Correct the link to point to the relevant existing page or delete the link to the non-existing page.
Wanted templates
These are templates which have been linked to, but do not exist.
Correct the page to use the correct existing template or delete the link to the non-existing template.

Navigation

Broken redirects
If a page redirects to a page that was deleted or moved, the redirect will be broken. Find a more appropriate place for the page to redirect to or alternatively mark it for {{deletion}} if there is no relevant page for the redirect.
Check whether any other pages link to the deleted/moved page at the same time. To do this click on What links here in the toolbox section of the left sidebar.
Double redirects
These are pages which redirect to one page, which then redirects to another. Edit the redirect for the first page to ensure it points to the eventual destination.
Dead-end pages
These pages do not link to any other page.
Add relevant Navigational templates to the pages or create a new navigational template for a group of orphaned pages.
Orphaned pages
These pages are not linked to from any other page.
Add relevant Navigational templates to the pages or create a new navigational template for a group of orphaned pages.

Writing

Spelling and grammar changes
When you come across spelling and grammar errors, please feel free to correct them.
Candidates for cleanup
These pages should be reformatted or otherwise improved for grammar, typographical errors, organization, readability or formatting.
When you are finished remove the {{cleanup}} template.
Candidates for merging
These pages contain similar information and need to be merged.
Select the page with the most useful information and merge information from the other page into it or create a new page and merge the information from both pages together.
Once you are finished remove the {{merge}} template and redirect all pages to your finished page.
Needing updates
These pages need an update due to game changes.
Feel free to update these pages.
Once you have updated the page the {{update}} template.
Stubs
These are pages which are either not yet completed or are too short and need more information to be of use.
Feel free to add to these pages to make them into a full page.
Once you are finished remove the {{stub}} template.
Work in Progress
These pages are being actively worked on by an editor.
Feel free to contact the editor and perhaps you can work together on it.
Once you are finished remove the {{work in progress}} template.

Areas in need of improvement

Curator To-Do list

These changes either need administrator permissions or are for the Wiki Staff to do.

  • Review recent changes - Keep an eye on the "recent changes" page and review any significant changes to ensure they are useful and not vandalism. If you have any suggestions on pages people are working on, make them in the editor's Talk page.
  • Candidates for deletion - These are pages which have been marked as suitable for deletion. Review the pages, and see if there is any useful information to be salvaged from them. If not, then delete the page. Make sure that you check 'What links here' and correct/remove any links to the page to avoid broken links on other pages.
  • Work in Progress (reviewing the flagged pages) - These are pages which are flagged as presently being worked on by someone. Keep these under review, and if they have not been worked on in a significant time, remove the Work in progress template, and if relevant add another template, such as Stub.

Personal To-Do Lists

Some Curators maintain to-do lists on their User pages as a way of keeping themselves organized. However, these lists tend to accumulate entries faster than the various tasks on them are completed. If you're looking for something specific to do that has already been identified, you may want to take a look at these pages.

Note: While anyone is welcome to edit any part of the UniWiki at any time, consider leaving a short message on a Curator's User talk page if you decide to tackle something on their to-do list. This both lets them know that someone might be working on something they're working on, and also lets them remove finished tasks from their to-do lists.