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'''If this is your very first visit to this wiki, please read this.'''  It's not just about how to get started, it has some do's and don'ts.
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If you've never used a wiki before, you should finish reading this page first for an orientation, then make [[Help:Contents|the help page]] your next stop.
; Learn about us
: Essential reading.  Don't miss these crucial documents.  (They're part of the [[CZ:Organization]] pages.)
:* '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
:* '''[[Help:Index|Help system]]''' - questions and answers to find the help you need.
:* '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
:* '''[[CZ:Policies|Policies]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.


'''What do you want to do here?'''  You should do precisely what you want to do. Since this is a bottom-up project, there is no one telling you what to work on, when. But here are some ideas:
; How to get to work
* [[:Category:CZ Live|Look at the pages that others have been working on]], and help out.
: 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.
* Spruce up the discipline gateway articles found on the [[main page#Disciplines|front page]].
:* '''[[CZ:Start Article|Start a new article]]''' - There's an easy way--and it is ''very'' easy.
* Some people have been working on a list of articles that are [[CZ:High priority articles for pilot|high priority articles for the pilot project]].  Please have a look.
:* Every contributor is an '''[[CZ:The Author Role|Author]]''' (we no longer have '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|Editors]]''').
* Have you seen a Wikipedia article that you always wanted to improve, but couldn't?  Well, have at it; the article's here, and the Wikipedians you fought with probably aren't.
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* A lot of people work ''outside'' of their areas of expertise on Wikipedia. You might actually be more comfortable working within your area in the ''Citizendium'' project.
:* '''[[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.
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:* '''[[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]''' - We do things differently here, but not ''that'' differently.
:* '''[[CZ:Essentials|A few essentials]]''' - Here are a few hints if you want to avoid common ''faux pas.''
:* '''[[CZ:How you can help|How you can help]]''' - What to do. There's a lot that needs to be done!


'''How to make articles live: do's and don'ts.''' ''Note:'' The articles on this wiki are taken from Wikipedia.  Some (a very few) we've edited; most we haven't.  The ones that we have worked on are called "live." The articles that we haven't worked on are called "refreshable" because we might be refreshing them from time to time with the latest from Wikipedia.
; ''Citizendium'' culture
* '''Do''' look at the bottom of an article for the "<nowiki>[[Category:CZ live]]</nowiki>" tag to see if it is "live." You can double-check in the page history.  
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
* '''Don't''' make changes to a refreshable (non-live) article unless they're ''significant'' changes.  Don't make an article "live" by making minor edits. Make minor edits only to articles that are ''already'' live.  (The reason for this is that we want to help ourselves to the latest major edits that Wikipedia might have made to an article.)
:* '''[[CZ:Why Citizendium?|Why Citizendium?]]''' - Why should you contribute at all? There are many good answers.
* If you change an article, '''do''' add "<nowiki>[[Category:CZ live]]</nowiki>" to the bottom of the article. That makes it show up on [[:Category:CZ live|the list of articles we've changed]].  That way we keep track of what we've done.  (Later, that list will be constructed automatically.)
:* '''[[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 wiki.  Things aren't perfect; we keep making it better.
:* '''[[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]''' - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
:* '''[[CZ:Group Editing]]''' - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
:* '''[[CZ:Professionalism|Professionalism]]''' - We're a pretty friendly bunch.


'''Make your user page.'''  We think it's only polite to let other people know who they're dealing with.  So, when you get a chance, edit your user page (a link to it will be up at the top of the page) and say a little about yourself.
; Learn more
User pages should be limited to only the following sorts of information:
: 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.
* Biographical information (your education, interests, etc.).
:* '''[[CZ:How to edit an article|How to edit an article]]''' - The technical nitty-gritty.  WikiMedia markup, etc.
* Articles you have started or are watching.
:* '''[[CZ:Approval Standards|Approval Standards]]''' - A list of the qualities a good article should have.
* "To do" lists.
:* '''[[CZ:Article mechanics|Article mechanics]]''' - A guide to mechanics and style
* Other helpful notes directly of personal use to you in your work on the Citizendium.
:* '''[[CZ:Subpages|Subpages]]''' - We're more than just an encyclopedia. See what else.
* Editors require further information--a link to CV-type information and a list of your areas of expertise.  See [[User:Gareth Leng]] for an example (sorry to put on the spot there Dr. Leng :-) ).
:* '''[[CZ:Workgroups|Workgroups]]''' - How we organize ourselves by discipline.
:* '''[[Citizendium]] by Citizendium''' - our article about ourselves.
:* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY Introductory Video]''' - A third-party video introducing the concept of [[wiki]]s.


'''Here are a few hints.'''
{{Getting Started}}
* This is an "alpha" pilot project, which means that things might break occasionally.  Don't let that freak you out.  Just ask questions if you're curious.
[[Category:Getting Started]]
* Be bold in updating pages!  Don't be shy!
* Want to discuss general policy, get help, etc.?  Don't do that here on the wiki except about particular articles (use the "discussion" tab).  Instead, join [https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/citizendium-l Citizendium-L] and, if you're an editor, [https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/citizendium-editors Citizendium-Editors] (you should already be subscribed, actually, if you accepted our invitation).
 
Policy See [[CZ:Citizendium Policy Outline]]
 
Mailing lists and forums
 
Why we're doing this (inspirational)
 
== Next stop? ==
 
If you've never used a wiki before, then make [[Help:Contents|the help page]] your next stop.
 
If you have, dive in!  Right now!

Latest revision as of 12:58, 6 November 2024

Let's get started!
Learn about us
Essential reading. Don't miss these crucial documents. (They're part of the CZ:Organization pages.)
  • About - An introduction to the Citizendium; our goals.
  • Help system - questions and answers to find the help you need.
  • FAQ - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
  • Policies - 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 wiki. Things aren't perfect; we keep making it better.
  • How to collaborate - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
  • CZ:Group Editing - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
  • Professionalism - We're a pretty friendly bunch.
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.


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