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Since LitWiki uses [ | Since LitWiki uses [[mw:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] software, it borrows many of its how-to resources from [[w:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. Therefore, man of the links below will take you to Wikipedia, but generally what applies there will be appropriate for this wiki, too. Before contributing, please read all the resources under Composition Help, especially “Neutral Point of View.” Even though LitWiki is a shared space, we must all use the formatting guidelines to give the space a sense of unity and cohesion. Your diligence is appreciated. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
* [[LitWiki:Policies and guidelines]] | * [[LitWiki:Policies and guidelines]] | ||
== | == Getting Started == | ||
* [ | * [[w:Help:Introduction|Help:Introduction]] — This page takes you through a set of tutorials aimed at complete newcomers interested in contributing. | ||
* [ | * [[w:Help:Introduction to editing with Wiki Markup/1|Introduction to Editing with Wiki Markup]] — a tutorial outlining the basics of wiki markup. | ||
* [ | ** [[w:Help:Wikitext|Help:Wikitext]] — a more thorough overview of wiki markup. | ||
* [ | |||
== Style == | |||
* [[w:Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style|Wikipedia Manual of Style]] — LitWiki uses the WP MOS, at least until we develop one of our own. | |||
== Editing Help == | == Editing Help == | ||
* [[ | * [[w:Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia]] — A great resource. Consider going through the main resources in the menu on the right. | ||
* [[ | ** [[w:Wikipedia:Editing policy | Editing Policy]] | ||
==Multimedia Help== | == Multimedia Help == | ||
* [ | * [[mw:Help:Images|Help:Images]] — how to upload and using images in your articles. | ||
== Composition Help == | == Composition Help == | ||
* [[ | * [[w:Wikipedia:Article development| How to write a great article]]. | ||
* [[LitWiki:The perfect article | The Perfect Article]] | * [[LitWiki:The perfect article | The Perfect Article]] — a general guide to getting close to a perfect article. | ||
* [ | * [[w:Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|Neutral Point of View]] — always maintain a neutral point-of-view when writing on the wiki. | ||
* [ | ** [[w:Wikipedia:NPOV tutorial| NPOV Tutorial]] — this tutorial provides a guide and examples in writing from a NPOV. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [ | * [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|Citing Sources]] — this is an extensive and general overview of referencing. | ||
* [[w:Help:Shortened footnotes|Shortened footnotes]] — LitWiki should use shortened footnotes along with a Works Cited § for most referencing. | |||
* [[w:Template:Efn|Explanatory footnotes]] — LitWiki may also use explanatory footnotes when necessary. | |||
== Layout and Design == | |||
* [[w:Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/ArticleTemplate|Article Template for literature study guides]]. This template gives a general idea about the sections that might be included when creating study guides about literary texts. | |||
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* {{tl|Infobox book}} (also for novels) | |||
* {{tl|Infobox film}} | |||
* {{tl|Infobox novella}} | |||
* {{tl|Infobox play}} | |||
* {{tl|Infobox short story}} | |||
* {{tl|Infobox television}} | |||
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== Additional Resources == | |||
* [[w:Wikipedia:FAQ|Wikipedia FAQ]] — This is the WP granddaddy FAQ, addressing all the questions you could ever have. | |||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||