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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wikis] are a great way to share information within a community, since everyone can make additions to the knowledge base. This is also its greatest weakness. Wikis often rely on a relatively large active community, instead of a small group of dedicated writers. This guide explains how you can add | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wikis] are a great way to share information within a community, since everyone can make additions to the knowledge base. This is also its greatest weakness. Wikis often rely on a relatively large active community, instead of a small group of dedicated writers. This guide explains how you can add information to our wiki. The [[Class_Library#Contributing_To_The_Uni|Class Library]] also contains archived recordings of the UniWiki 101 class. | ||
It is assumed that the user is logged in for this entire guide. | It is assumed that the user is logged in for this entire guide. | ||
== Preparing to Edit == | |||
== Creating a | === Sandbox === | ||
Want to fool around in the wiki without worrying about screwing up existing articles? [[Sandbox|Go play in the sandbox]]! | |||
=== Drafts and User Pages === | |||
Every registered user has [[Special:MyPage|their own user page]] (you can access yours at the top-right of the screen, by clicking on your user name). This is your personal page, which you can use however you see fit. Most people use it to talk about themselves, or to save drafts of articles they are working on. This can be useful if you're working on a major new page (or are heavily rewriting an existing page), as you can work on it at your own pace without leaving the original page in a completely disjointed state. Note that this page isn't technically "private" (anyone can read it), although you generally shouldn't edit other people's user pages without their consent. | |||
You also have a "user discussion page" (the "my talk" link next to your user name, at the top-right of the screen), where other people can leave you messages. Alternatively, if you want to contact someone, you can also send them a [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/ucp.php?i=pm&folder=inbox private message] via the E-UNI forum. | |||
=== Discussion Tabs === | |||
If you feel a certain page requires discussion prior to major changes, each page comes with its own discussion page (the link is at the top-left of a page). This is really just a regular wiki page, so adding comments to it works exactly the same way as adding to any other wiki article. If you want to sign the message with your name, then end your message with four tildes. <nowiki>( ~~~~ )</nowiki> | |||
If a page is protected and locked from editing by normal users, please use that page's Discussion tab to propose simple or obvious changes. This makes it straightforward for a manager or director to copy the wiki code, if provided. More complex discussions about page content typically occur [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=54 in the Forums]. | |||
=== Creating a Page === | |||
[[File:wiki1.png|thumb]] | [[File:wiki1.png|thumb]] | ||
Before creating a new page, do a few wiki searches with relevant keywords. If there is an existing article that already ties closely to your subject, it may be better to add to the existing article instead of creating a new one. Likewise, if a subtopic in an article becomes really big, it may be worth splitting it off into it's own article. | Before creating a new page, do a few wiki searches with relevant keywords. If there is an existing article that already ties closely to your subject, it may be better to add to the existing article instead of creating a new one. Likewise, if a subtopic in an article becomes really big, it may be worth splitting it off into it's own article. | ||
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Of course, just plain text doesn't make for very useful and readable wiki pages. The next part of this guide describes the wiki markup language. | Of course, just plain text doesn't make for very useful and readable wiki pages. The next part of this guide describes the wiki markup language. | ||
== Editing a Page == | |||
== Editing a | |||
To edit any page, go to that page and click the 'Edit' tab at the top of the page or the 'Edit' link to the right of each section (if you don't see the 'Edit' you need to login first). | To edit any page, go to that page and click the 'Edit' tab at the top of the page or the 'Edit' link to the right of each section (if you don't see the 'Edit' you need to login first). | ||
=== Wiki | === Wiki Syntax === | ||
==== Headings ==== | ==== Headings ==== | ||
The use of headings not only makes for readable text but also automatically generates a table of contents. Headings are very easy to add, simply surround the title of the paragraph with equal signs ( '=' ). | The use of headings not only makes for readable text but also automatically generates a table of contents. Headings are very easy to add, simply surround the title of the paragraph with equal signs ( '=' ). | ||
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If you wish to link to a category page, use the following syntax: <pre><nowiki>[[:Category:CategoryName]]</nowiki></pre> Note the first colon. Example [[:Category:Guides|Guides]]: <pre><nowiki>[[:Category:Guides|Guides]]</nowiki></pre> | If you wish to link to a category page, use the following syntax: <pre><nowiki>[[:Category:CategoryName]]</nowiki></pre> Note the first colon. Example [[:Category:Guides|Guides]]: <pre><nowiki>[[:Category:Guides|Guides]]</nowiki></pre> | ||
=== | === Redirects === | ||
A topic could be known by different titles, therefore a Redirect on these titles to the available topic can be very useful to find it. | A topic could be known by different titles, therefore a Redirect on these titles to the available topic can be very useful to find it. | ||
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[[Template]] goes into more details about the most commonly-used templates and how to use them. Alternatively, see the [[:Category:Template|template category]] for the full collection. | [[Template]] goes into more details about the most commonly-used templates and how to use them. Alternatively, see the [[:Category:Template|template category]] for the full collection. | ||
== Watch | == Watch Lists == | ||
Often, you will want to know the state of a particular page. This can be especially true if: | Often, you will want to know the state of a particular page. This can be especially true if: | ||
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=== Removing === | === Removing === | ||
Should you, in the future, wish to remove a page from your watch list; simply navigate back to the page and click the "unwatch" button. | Should you, in the future, wish to remove a page from your watch list; simply navigate back to the page and click the "unwatch" button. | ||