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In order to write on a wiki you must first decide what features you want for your wiki. | In order to write on a wiki you must first decide what features you want for your wiki, or for writing '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Your_first_article your first article]''' for a wiki. | ||
Writing a wiki requires research. | Writing a wiki requires research. | ||
Make the information on your wiki clear so visitors can easily view and contribute to it. | Make the information on your wiki clear so visitors can easily view and contribute to it. | ||
When working on a wiki there are a few | When working on a wiki there are a "'[http://wikiineducation.com/ few things to consider]''' as well as guidelines that should be followed. | ||
One tip that should always be remembered is to keep it short. | One tip that should always be remembered is to keep it short. | ||
Writers should also use active voice, and avoid passive voice except in subjects they aren't familiar with. | Writers should also use active voice, and avoid passive voice except in subjects they aren't familiar with. | ||
To better engage your vocabulary in your post, try using strong verbs. Always remember to cite your sources, and give credit to where you got your information. | To better engage your vocabulary in your post, try using strong verbs. Always remember to cite your sources, and give credit to where you got your information. | ||
A writer can also link readers to other, more detailed, supporting information with hyper-linking. This type of link sends readers directly to you'r supporting pages. | A writer can also link readers to other, more detailed, supporting information with hyper-linking. This type of link sends readers directly to you'r supporting pages. | ||
Make your post interesting by using lists, bold headings, and block quotes. | Make your post interesting by using lists, bold headings, and block quotes. '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_%22Ignore_all_rules%22_means#Use_common_sense Use common sense]''' when composing your entry. | ||
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== Outline == | == Outline == | ||
When finding the main points you would like to make from your research, create an outline. An '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Outlines | When finding the main points you would like to make from your research, create an outline. An '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Outlines outline]''': is comprised of hierarchal uniform information, from most important to least. An outline produces the points, in a type of order to create organization. | ||
==Creating the Unbiased Voice== | ==Creating the Unbiased Voice== | ||
When contributing, make sure | When contributing, make sure before presenting information on a wiki to carefully separate your opinion from the subject. | ||
Wiki's are different to academic research papers, blogs and podcasts in the respect that a wiki is never finished. Get straight to the factual points you wish to make, and jot them down. | |||
Make sense of the points as best you can from your resources, and take out any hint of awkward '''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_“wordiness”%3 wordiness]"'. | |||
What makes wikipedia credible is that the unbiased voice is crucial. Having an unbiased voice invites others to correct wiki-work and be able to contribute in the same fashion that you have. | |||
Maintaining a wiki is a collaborative effort. | |||
An unbiased viewpoint promotes a reliable viewpoint that invites criticism, which is essential in contributing to a wiki. | |||
==Use the Wiki Mark(ups)== | |||
To not come off as a novice, be sure to use the appropriate format when delivering your information. These are known as | |||
Use correct headlines, "'bold"' when necessary, and link to as many sources as possible to nail in your point more effectively. | |||
It is always a good idea to have a wiki '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet cheatsheat]'''when necessary. | |||
'''However''''! It is absolutely necessary to understand how wiki mark(ups) are different from html or css. | |||
This will benefit the likelihood of future posts to wiki. | |||
Careful: When using appropriate mark(ups), be sure to make your wiki article navigable with enough contents to browse. | |||
==Proofread== | |||
Double-check what you have written, use a spell checker, and try reading your work back to yourself to see if it makes sense. | |||
==Cite your sources== | |||
Learn how to cite your sources online. | |||
Contributions are hardly worth reading if credit isn't given where it is due. All information comes from somewhere, inspired or leaked from a beginning source. | |||
== | ==Works Cited== | ||