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Katharina Wiedemann at 13:06, 8 August 2013

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Tugce Tumer at 08:47, 19 November 2012

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Tugce Tumer at 08:37, 19 November 2012

2012-11-19T08:37:27Z

Katharina Wiedemann: moved Do's and dont's to Do's and Don'ts

2012-06-14T13:57:53Z

moved Do's and dont's to Do's and Don'ts

Judith Hartl at 14:54, 21 May 2012

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+Rather summarize relevant content in a wiki article or link directly to a file on another homepage as energypedia is not a file sharing platform.<br/>
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-The advantage of <span data-scaytid="12" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence, copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to cite and reference correctly!).<br/>
+The advantage of energypedia is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence, copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for energypedia readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to cite and reference correctly!).<br/>
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+If you link to a file, make sure that it is an open (password unprotected) website, otherwise energypedia users will not be able to access these documents<br/>
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-All important information should be included in wiki articles but don't forget to link to interesting documents or articles for "Further Information".
+All important information should be included in wiki articles but don't forget to add links to other interesting documents or articles under the  "Further Information" section.
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+If you think that an article is incomplete or even incorrect then do not simply complain about it but help to improve energypedia's content: start a discussion about questionable statements, rate articles, mark them with a maintenance template, edit existing articles or even create a new one on topics which have not yet been dealt with.
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+Energypedia's claim is to offer quality information on renewable energies, do not let people think you have nothing important to tell by using sloppy expressions in your article.
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 | '''Unspecific titles!'''
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-An overly unspecific title makes it very difficult for readers to identify if an article is interesting for them or not. Moreover, due to technical reasons, no articles can have an identical title which makes specific enough article titles a necessity.
+An overly unspecific title makes it very difficult for readers to identify if an article is interesting for them or not. Moreover, due to technical reasons, no two articles can have the same title which makes specific article title a necessity.
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+Energypedia aims at compiling information on renewable energy energy efficiency, new technologies and all related issue (for example, social and environmental impacts). So think first if your content fits on this platform.
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+Energypedia will not tolerate personal insults against other users or social groups in any form! Violations of this rule might lead to exclusion from <span data-scaytid="23" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>!
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-Above all, whatever you are doing - '''[[User Profile|writing on somebodies wall]]''' or responding to a discussion - be always polite and treat your counterpart with respect. Even in disputes try to stay calm and work constructively towards agreement amongst all involved actors.<br/>
+Above all, whatever you are doing - '''[[User Profile|writing on somebody's wall]]''' or responding to a discussion - be always polite and treat your counterpart with respect. Even in disputes try to stay calm and work constructively towards agreement amongst all involved actors.<br/>
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+If you have practical information or experiences to share then just [[Create_a_New_Article|start writing a new article]] or edit an existing one. A wiki article will never be completed and is always work in progress, so do not think that your knowledge is not worth to be written down. But remember what [[What_is_Energypedia|energypedia is and what it is not]].<br/>
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-Most users will find your article via a title '''[[Search Articles|search]]''', so find a concise but meaningful title which reflects the article's subject as precise as possible.<br/>
+Most users will find your article via a title '''[[Search_Articles|search]]''', so find a concise but meaningful title which reflects the article's subject as precise as possible.<br/>
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+[[Add_Headings|headlines]]&nbsp;and '''[[Create Bullet Points and Numbered Lists|bullet points]]'''. Always start with an "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#Overview|Overview]]" and end with "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#Further Information|Further Information]]" and "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#References|References]]".<br/>
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+Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert File as Picture / Link|pictures and graphs]]'''.<br/>
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-Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert_File_as_Picture_/_Link|pictures and graphes]]'''.<br/>
+Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert_File_as_Picture_/_Link|pictures and graphs]]'''.<br/>
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-Instead of writing the same information again in your text (for example, definitions or procedures), simply '''[[Link Articles|link to existing articles]]''' which already explain the relevant point in detail. This will not only increase the information value of your article but also the likelihood of people finding it on energypedia.<br/>
+Instead of writing the same information again in your text (for example, definitions or procedures), simply '''[[Link Articles|link to existing articles]]''' which already explain the relevant point in detail. This will not only increase the information value of your article but also the likelihood of people finding it on <span data-scaytid="2" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>.<br/>
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-All articles should be '''[[How to use Categories|categorized]]''' with one or more category. This will help users to find your article and more generally will give energypedia an underlining structure.<br/>
+All articles should be '''[[How to use Categories|categorized]]''' with one or more category. This will help users to find your article and more generally will give <span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> an underlining structure.<br/>
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+To continuously improve <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>, its users have to fill content gaps, correct typing errors or change outdated information if they come across them. That is why '''[[Edit|editing articles]]''' is so important for the quality of a wiki.<br/>
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+While working <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="collaborativley">collaborativley</span> with others on an article you might disagree about some passages. Avoid constant reverting of other people's edits which will lead into edit wars. Rather '''[[Discussions|start a discussion]]''' explaining your thinking and reasons for edits and allow others to response. Thereby, keep in mind that you argue facts not personalities.<br/>
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-Rather summarize relevant content in a wiki article or link directly to a file on another homepage as energypedia is not a file sharing plattform.<br/>
+Rather summarize relevant content in a wiki article or link directly to a file on another homepage as <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is not a file sharing platform.<br/>
 |-
 | '''Copy and paste!'''
+|
-The advantage of energypedia is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence, copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for energypedia readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to citate and reference correctly!).<br/>
+The advantage of <span data-scaytid="12" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence, copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to cite and reference correctly!).<br/>
 |-
 | '''Links to closed systems!'''
+|
-If you link to a file, make sure that it is an open (password unprotected) website since otherwise energypedia users will not be able to access these documents<br/>
+If you link to a file, make sure that it is an open (password unprotected) website since otherwise <span data-scaytid="16" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> users will not be able to access these documents<br/>
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-If you think that an article is incomplete or even incorrect then do not simply complain about it but help to improve energypedia's content: start a discussion about questionable statements, rate articles, mark them with a maintenance template, edit existing articles or even create a new one on topics which have not yet been dealt with.
+If you think that an article is incomplete or even incorrect then do not simply complain about it but help to improve <span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> content: start a discussion about questionable statements, rate articles, mark them with a maintenance template, edit existing articles or even create a new one on topics which have not yet been dealt with.
 |-
 | '''Slang or colloquial language!'''
+|
-Energypedia's claim is to offer quality information on renewable energies, do not let people think you have nothing important to tell by using sloppy expressions in your article.
+<span data-scaytid="19" data-scayt_word="Energypedia's">Energypedia's</span> claim is to offer quality information on renewable energies, do not let people think you have nothing important to tell by using sloppy expressions in your article.
 |-
 | '''Unspecific titles!'''
+|
-An overly unspecific title makes it very difficult for readers to identify if an article is interesting for them or not. Moreover, due to technical reasons, no articles can have an identitical title which makes specific enough article titles a necessity.
+An overly unspecific title makes it very difficult for readers to identify if an article is interesting for them or not. Moreover, due to technical reasons, no articles can have an identical title which makes specific enough article titles a necessity.
 |-
 | '''Arbitrary content!'''
+|
-Energypedia aims at compiling information on renewable energy energy efficiency, new technologies and all related issue (for example, social and environmental impacts). So think first if your content fits on this platform.
+<span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> aims at compiling information on renewable energy energy efficiency, new technologies and all related issue (for example, social and environmental impacts). So think first if your content fits on this platform.
 |-
 | '''Personal insults!'''
+|
-Energypedia will not tolerate personal insults against other users or social groups in any form! Violations of this rule might lead to exclusion from energypedia!
+<span data-scaytid="22" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> will not tolerate personal insults against other users or social groups in any form! Violations of this rule might lead to exclusion from <span data-scaytid="23" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>!
 |-
 | '''Edit wars!'''
+|
-The ability to change articles on energypedia is a core advantage over ordinary webpages, however it can cause so-called edit wars when editors disagree about content and repeatedly rewrite each other's contributions. Such a series of back-and-forth reverts is very unconstructive for the whole community and destroys the working atmosphere amongst its users. If you realize that there is disagreement about content, do not just re-edit but rather start a discussion to solve the dispute in a civilized manner.
+The ability to change articles on <span data-scaytid="26" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is a core advantage over ordinary webpages, however it can cause so-called edit wars when editors disagree about content and repeatedly rewrite each other's contributions. Such a series of back-and-forth reverts is very <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="unconstructive">unconstructive</span> for the whole community and destroys the working atmosphere amongst its users. If you realize that there is disagreement about content, do not just re-edit but rather start a discussion to solve the dispute in a civilized manner.
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-Give your article a useful structure by including '''[[Add headlines|headlines]]''' and '''[[Create Bullet Points and Numbered Lists|bullet points]]'''. Always start with an "[[Guidelines_to_Make_Good_Articles#Overview|Overview]]" and end with "[[Guidelines_to_Make_Good_Articles#Further_Information|Further Information]]" and "[[Guidelines_to_Make_Good_Articles#References|References]]".<br/>
+Give your article a useful structure by including '''[[Add headlines|headlines]]''' and '''[[Create Bullet Points and Numbered Lists|bullet points]]'''. Always start with an "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#Overview|Overview]]" and end with "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#Further Information|Further Information]]" and "[[Guidelines to Make Good Articles#References|References]]".<br/>
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 | '''Design your article!'''
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-Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert File as Picture|pictures and graphes]]'''.<br/>
+Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert_File_as_Picture_/_Link|pictures and graphes]]'''.<br/>
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+| Above all, whatever you are doing - '''[[User Profile|writing on somebodies wall]]''' or responding to&nbsp;a discussion - be always polite and treat your counterpart with respect. Even in disputes try to stay calm and work constructively towards agreement amongst all involved actors.
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-| If you have practical information or&nbsp;experiences to share then just '''[[Create a new article|start writing a new article]]''' or edit an existing one. A wiki article&nbsp;will never be completed and is&nbsp;always work in progress, so do not think that your knowledge is not worth to be written down. But remember what [[What is Energypedia|'''energypedia is and what it is&nbsp;not''']]
+| If you have practical information or&nbsp;experiences to share then just '''[[Create a new article|start writing a new article]]''' or edit an existing one. A wiki article&nbsp;will never be completed and is&nbsp;always work in progress, so do not think that your knowledge is not worth to be written down. But remember what [[What is Energypedia|'''energypedia is and what it is&nbsp;not''']].
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+| Focus on the relevant&nbsp;information and avoid unnecessary empty phrases and passages like prefaces or acknowledgements. Instead of writing a long article rather try to split it into several interlinked shorter ones which will help the readers to quickly find the exact piece of information that they are looking for.
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 | '''Choose a precise title!'''
 | Most users will find your article via a title '''[[Search Articles|search]]''', so find a concise but meaningful title which reflects the article's subject as precise as possible.
 |-
 | '''Structure your article!'''
 | Give your article a useful structure by including&nbsp;'''[[Add headlines|headlines]]''' and '''[[Create Bullet Points and Numbered Lists|bullet points]]'''.&nbsp;
 |-
 | '''Design your article!'''
 | Make your article visually more attractive for the reader by&nbsp;including informative '''[[Draw Tables|tables]]''', '''[[Insert File as Picture|pictures and graphes]]'''.
 |-
 | '''Link your articles!'''
 | Instead of writing the same information again in your text (for example, definitions or procedures), simply '''[[Link Articles|link to existing articles]]''' which already explain the relevant point in detail. This will not only increase the information value of your article&nbsp;but also&nbsp;the likelihood of people finding it on energypedia.
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 | '''Categorize&nbsp;your article!'''
 | All articles should be '''[[How to use Categories|categorized]]''' with one or more&nbsp;category. This will&nbsp;help users&nbsp;to find your article&nbsp;and more generally will give energypedia an underlining structure
 |-
 | '''Keep editing articles!'''
 | To continiously improve energypedia, its users&nbsp;have to fill content gaps, correct typing errors or&nbsp;change outdated information&nbsp;if they come across them. That is why '''[[Edit|editing articles]]''' is so important for the quality of a wiki.
 |-
 | '''Be rational!'''
-| While working collaborativley with others on an article you might disagree about some passages. Avoid&nbsp;constant reverting of other people's edits which will lead into edit wars. Rather '''[[Discussions|start a discussion]]''' explaining your thinking and reasons for edits and allow others to response. Thereby keep in mind that you argue facts&nbsp;not personalities.
+| While working collaborativley with others on an article you might disagree about some passages. Avoid&nbsp;constant reverting of other people's edits which will lead into edit wars. Rather '''[[Discussions|start a discussion]]''' explaining your thinking and reasons for edits and allow others to response. Thereby, keep in mind that you argue facts&nbsp;not personalities.
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 | Above all, whatever you are doing - be it '''[[User Profile|writing on somebodies wall]]''' or responding to&nbsp;a discussion - be always polite and treat your counterpart with respect. Even in disputes try to stay calm and work constructively towards agreement amongst all involved actors.
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 | width="25%" | '''Simple uploading of files!'''
 | Rather&nbsp;summarize relevant content in a wiki article or link directly to a file on another homepage as energypedia is not a file sharing plattform.
 |-
 | '''Copy and paste!'''
-| The advantage of energypedia is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for energypedia readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to citate and reference correctly!).
+| The advantage of energypedia is that it collects, summarizes and combines knowledge. Hence, copy and paste of whole publications does not offer any additional value for energypedia readers (besides that it is probably an copyright violation). Rather ask yourself which parts of a publication are relevant and in which existing articles you might be able to integrate them (Don't forget to citate and reference correctly!).
 |-
 | '''Links to closed systems!'''
 | If you link to a file,&nbsp;make sure that&nbsp;it is an open (password unprotected)&nbsp;website since otherwise energypedia users will not be able to access these documents
 |-
 | '''"Further Readings" sections!'''
 | All important information should be included in wiki articles making a "Further reading" section&nbsp;obsolete.
 |-
 | '''Complaints about poor content!'''
 | If you think that an article is incomplete or even incorrect then do not simply&nbsp;complain about it but help to improve energypedia's content: start a discussion about questionable statements, rate articles, mark them with a maintenance template, edit existing articles or&nbsp;even create a new one on topics which have not yet been dealt with.
 |-
 | '''Slang or colloquial language!'''
 | Energypedia's claim is to offer quality information on renewable energies, do not let people think you have nothing important to tell by using sloppy expressions in your article.
 |-
 | '''Unspecific titles!'''
 | An overly unspecific title makes it very difficult for readers to identify if an article is interesting for them or not. Moreover, due to technical reasons,&nbsp;no articles can have an identitical&nbsp;title which makes specific enough article titles a necessity.
 |-
 | '''Arbitrary content!'''
 | Energypedia aims at compiling information on renewable energy and all related issue (for example, social and environmental impacts). So think first if your content fits on this platform.
 |-
 | '''Personal insults!'''
 | Energypedia will not tolerate personal insults against other users or social groups in any form!&nbsp;Violations of this rule might lead to exclusion from energypedia!
 |-
 | '''Edit wars!'''
 | The ability to change articles on energypedia is a core advantage over ordinary webpages, however it can cause so-called edit wars when editors disagree about content and repeatedly rewrite each other's contributions. Such a series of back-and-forth reverts is very unconstructive for the whole&nbsp;community and destroys the working atmosphere amongst its users. If you realize that there is disagreement about content, do not just re-edit but rather start a discussion to solve the dispute in a civilized manner.
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