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===Tips on writing articles=== | ===Tips on writing articles=== | ||
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+ | * Begin by typing desired information into Microsoft Word. This enables the author to get a sense of how they will convey their message. | ||
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+ | * It is helpful to find an existing wiki article that has the desired format. Click on the "edit" tab to view formatting styles. | ||
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+ | * "Preview" the article before saving by clicking on the "show preview" tab at the bottom of the page. | ||
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* Write in the style of a manual | * Write in the style of a manual | ||
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* Use an imperative voice, instead of first or second person | * Use an imperative voice, instead of first or second person | ||
::ex. Use: "Check the box 'my data has headers'" '''not''': "You will need to check the box 'my data has headers'" | ::ex. Use: "Check the box 'my data has headers'" '''not''': "You will need to check the box 'my data has headers'" |
Revision as of 19:42, 8 November 2012
Getting started with Wiki
- Tips and tricks for Wiki Formatting
- Editing
- How to rename a page
- Convert Excel to wiki markup
- Video:Demonstration of editing basics
- Configuration settings list
- MediaWiki FAQ
- How to tell how recently a wiki article has been updated
Wiki Admin Help
- Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
Things you shouldn't do in articles
- Mention patient or client names
- Display client connection information or username and password information
- Post confidential or private information of any type
- State something negative about another company or person
- Use inappropriate or vulgar language
Tips on writing articles
- Begin by typing desired information into Microsoft Word. This enables the author to get a sense of how they will convey their message.
- It is helpful to find an existing wiki article that has the desired format. Click on the "edit" tab to view formatting styles.
- "Preview" the article before saving by clicking on the "show preview" tab at the bottom of the page.
- Write in the style of a manual
- Use an imperative voice, instead of first or second person
- ex. Use: "Check the box 'my data has headers'" not: "You will need to check the box 'my data has headers'"
- First or second person point of view narrative examples are I, my, we, and you
- Include Version information on each article. Cut and paste the information below into the top of your article and update it as you edit.
- ==Version Information==
- *[[Article Creation|Article Created based on version]]: 11.1.4 HF #4
- *[[Article Last Update|Last Updated with version]]:
- ==Version Information==
- Here's a how-to on Adding Images and Attachments to Wiki Articles
- You can see all pages in the wiki at: Special:Allpages.