WikiIslam:Required Reading for Editors: Difference between revisions

This page lists several sets of pages WikiIslam users should read before taking part in major discussions or editing. Doing so will help them better understand the site's general approach, what is expected from them as contributors, and will also ensure that discussions do not retread issues that have already been covered. Additional reading material can be found under the "Miscellaneous" section.

Stages

Initial Reading

These pages should be read by anyone who has just created an account or is considering doing so. Even visitors are encouraged to read these in order to get a better understand of the site.

• WikiIslam:About Us
• WikiIslam:Core Principles
• WikiIslam:Scope and Article Relevance
• WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions
• WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection
• WikiIslam:New Articles List

Involvement in Discussions

These pages, and the pages in the previous section, should be read by anyone who might be considering participation in discussions concerning the site or has any quires.

Content Related:

• WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines
• WikiIslam:Reliable Sources
• WikiIslam:Arguments Not To Use

Discussion Related:

• WikiIslam:User Names and Pages
• WikiIslam:Talk Pages
• WikiIslam:Indentation
• WikiIslam:Signatures

Main Space Editing

These pages, and the pages in the previous sections, should be read by anyone who might be looking to contribute significantly to the site (this obviously excludes those who make only minor edits and corrections)

Article Writing Style, Citation Guidelines, and Structural Requirements

• WikiIslam:Writing Style Guide
• WikiIslam:Citing, Linking, and Quoting
• WikiIslam:Structure

Article Content

• Help:Contents
• WikiIslam:Source_Editing
• WikiIslam:Translations (for potential translators)
• WikiIslam:Tasks (for those who need ideas on what to edit)

Miscellaneous

Supplementary Reading

• WikiIslam:Meet the Editors

See Also

• WikiIslam:Join the Team
• WikiIslam:Message to New Users