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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 rules, or guidelines that should be followed.  
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 Outline]''': is comprised of a hierarchal uniform information, from most important to least. An outline produces the points, in a type of order to create organization.
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 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 this respect. What makes wikipedia have credibility is the fact that the unbiased voice is imperative. Having an unbiased voice invites others to correct your work and be able to contribute in the same fashion you have. Maintaining a wiki is a collaborative effort.  
When contributing, make sure before presenting information on a wiki to carefully separate your opinion from the subject.  
This creates an unbiased, reliable viewpoint.
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.  






==Use the Wiki Mark(ups)==
==Works Cited==
To not come off as a novice, be sure to use the appropriate format when delivering your information. Use correct headlines, bold when necessary, and link to as many sources as possible to nail in your point more effectively.
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