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|You can find an array of ''Citizendium'' help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen.  Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so.  Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed.  [[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]--and welcome!
|You can find an array of ''Citizendium'' help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen.  Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so.  Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed.  [[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]--and welcome!
; Your "getting started" to do list
:Things new Citizens should do:
:* [[CZ:Register|Sign up]].
:* Sign up to the community announcement list, [http://www.citizendium.org/lists.html Citizendium-L.]
:* Read some of the documents linked below.
:* [[CZ:How to start a new article|Start a new article]]! Don't wait for assignments; this isn't a top-down project.
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; Register
; Register
: Join us!
: Join us!
::* '''[[CZ:Register|Register]]''' - We are open to both experts and the general public.  We need you!
:* '''[[CZ:Register|Register]]''' - We are open to both experts and the general public.  We need you!
::* '''[[CZ:User Pages|User Pages]]''' - A bio goes on your user page.   
:* '''[[CZ:User Pages|User Pages]]''' - A bio goes on your user page.   


; Learn about us
; Learn about us
: Essential reading.  Don't miss these crucial documents.
: Essential reading.  Don't miss these crucial documents.
:: '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
:* '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
:: '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
:* '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
:: '''[[CZ:Fundamentals|Statement of Fundamental Policy]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.
:* '''[[CZ:Fundamentals|Statement of Fundamental Policy]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.


; How to get to work
; How to get to work
: You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working.  We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are ''easy'' (really!).  But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
: You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working.  We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are ''easy'' (really!).  But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
:: '''[[CZ:How to start a new article|How to start a new article]]''' - There's an easy way--and it is ''very'' easy.
:* '''[[CZ:How to start a new article|How to start a new article]]''' - There's an easy way--and it is ''very'' easy.
:: '''[[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]''' - We do things differently here, but not ''that'' differently.
:* '''[[CZ:The Author Role|The Author Role]]''' - Authors are the lifeblood of the project.  How to do your job.
:: '''[[CZ:The Author Role|The Author Role]]''' - Authors are the lifeblood of the project.  How to do your job.
:* '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|The Editor Role]]''' - "Editor" means something a little different here than what you might be used to.
:: '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|The Editor Role]]''' - "Editor" means something a little different here than what you might be used to.
:* '''[[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]''' - We do things differently here, but not ''that'' differently.
:: '''[[CZ:Dozen Essentials|A Dozen Essentials]]''' - Here are a few hints if you want to avoid common ''faux pas.''
:* '''[[CZ:Dozen Essentials|A Dozen Essentials]]''' - Here are a few hints if you want to avoid common ''faux pas.''
 


; ''Citizendium'' culture
; ''Citizendium'' culture
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
:: '''[[CZ:Why Citizendium?]]''' - Why should you contribute at all?  There are many good answers.
:* '''[[CZ:Why Citizendium?|Why Citizendium?]]''' - Why should you contribute at all?  There are many good answers.
:: '''[[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]''' - If no one is giving out orders, you're free.  Freedom requires boldness!
:* '''[[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]''' - If no one is giving out orders, you're free.  Freedom requires boldness!
:: '''[[CZ:Under Construction|Under Construction]]''' - This is a new wiki.  Things aren't perfect.  That's OK--for now.
:* '''[[CZ:Under Construction|Under Construction]]''' - This is a new wiki.  Things aren't perfect.  That's OK--for now.
:: '''[[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]''' - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
:* '''[[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]''' - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
 
 
== Your "getting started" to do list ==


Things new Citizens should do:
; Learn more
* [http://www.citizendium.org/cfa.html Sign up.]
: This is just a getting-started page.  There's a lot more on the community home page, '''[[CZ:Home]].''' Here are some other links to help you get started.
* Check your user page.  Be sure <code><nowiki>[[Category:CZ Authors]]</nowiki></code> is on the page if you're an author (or an editor who wants also to be counted among the authors), and <code><nowiki>[[Category:CZ Editors]]</nowiki></code> if you're an editor.  If you're an author, you can add other [[CZ:Discipline Workgroups|workgroup author categories]] to taste, such as <code><nowiki>[[Category:Philosophy Authors|LastName, FistName]]</nowiki></code>. Note that only ''Citizendium'' management can add workgroup editor categories, such as <code><nowiki>[[Category:Chemistry Editors]]</nowiki></code>.
* Sign up to the community announcement list, [http://www.citizendium.org/lists.html Citizendium-L.]
* [[CZ:How you can help|Get to work]]!  Don't wait for assignments; this isn't a top-down project.

Revision as of 15:42, 10 September 2007

Citizendium Getting Started
Quick Start | About us | Help system | Start a new article | For Wikipedians  



Let's get started!
You can find an array of Citizendium help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen. Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so. Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed. Be Bold--and welcome!
Your "getting started" to do list
Things new Citizens should do:
Register
Join us!
  • Register - We are open to both experts and the general public. We need you!
  • User Pages - A bio goes on your user page.
Learn about us
Essential reading. Don't miss these crucial documents.
  • About - An introduction to the Citizendium; our goals.
  • FAQ - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
  • Statement of Fundamental Policy - The current "constitution" of the Citizendium community.
How to get to work
You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working. We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are easy (really!). But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
Citizendium culture
We're a community, and we have a culture. Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
  • Why Citizendium? - Why should you contribute at all? There are many good answers.
  • Be Bold - If no one is giving out orders, you're free. Freedom requires boldness!
  • Under Construction - This is a new wiki. Things aren't perfect. That's OK--for now.
  • How to collaborate - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
Learn more
This is just a getting-started page. There's a lot more on the community home page, CZ:Home. Here are some other links to help you get started.
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