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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.
This page lists [[WikiIslam]] pages which users must read and comprehend before taking part in major discussions or editing, as well as some optional reading which will help users in editing and taking part in conversations here. Doing so will help editors and writers 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. It will also, most importantly, set out the constraints and expectations for the content we hope to create and host here. Supplementary reading material of interest to contributors can be found under the "Miscellaneous" section.


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==Stages==


===Initial Reading===
===Initial Reading===
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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.
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|WikiIslam:About Us]]
*[[WikiIslam:Policies_and_Guidelines]]
*[[WikiIslam:Core Principles]]
*[[WikiIslam:WikiIslam:About Us]]
*[[WikiIslam:Scope and Article Relevance]]
*[[WikiIslam:Scope and Article Relevance]]
*[[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]
*[[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]
*[[WikiIslam:New Articles List]]


===Involvement in Discussions===
===Content Rules and Guidelines ===


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.
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.
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''Content Related:''
''Content Related:''


*[[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines]]
*[[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
*[[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
*[[WikiIslam:Arguments Not To Use]]
*[[WikiIslam:Vandalism]]
 
*[[WikiIslam:Writing Style Guide]]
''Discussion Related:''
 
*[[WikiIslam:User Names and Pages]]
*[[WikiIslam:Talk Pages]]
*[[WikiIslam:Indentation]]
*[[WikiIslam:Signatures]]


===Main Space Editing===
''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)
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)
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''Article Writing Style, Citation Guidelines, and Structural Requirements''
''Article Writing Style, Citation Guidelines, and Structural Requirements''


*[[WikiIslam:Writing Style Guide]]
*[[WikiIslam:Citing, Linking, and Quoting]]
*[[WikiIslam:Citing, Linking, and Quoting]]
*[[WikiIslam:Structure]]
*[[WikiIslam:Structure]]
*[[WikiIslam:Indentation]]
*[[WikiIslam:Templates]]


''Article Content''
''Article Content''
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*[[WikiIslam:Translations]] (for potential translators)
*[[WikiIslam:Translations]] (for potential translators)
*[[WikiIslam:Tasks]] (for those who need ideas on what to edit)
*[[WikiIslam:Tasks]] (for those who need ideas on what to edit)
===Discussion Rules and Guidelines===
These pages lay out some rules and guidelines and WikiIslam users should read and understand before taking part in discussion on the discussion tabs of pages and other users' talk pages.
''Discussion Related:''
*[[WikiIslam:User Names and Pages]]
*[[WikiIslam:Talk Pages]]
*[[WikiIslam:Blocking Policy]]
*[[WikiIslam:Signatures]]


==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==

Revision as of 05:35, 17 November 2020

This page lists WikiIslam pages which users must read and comprehend before taking part in major discussions or editing, as well as some optional reading which will help users in editing and taking part in conversations here. Doing so will help editors and writers 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. It will also, most importantly, set out the constraints and expectations for the content we hope to create and host here. Supplementary reading material of interest to contributors can be found under the "Miscellaneous" section.

Shortcut:
WIRRE

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.

Content Rules and Guidelines

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:

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

Article Content


Discussion Rules and Guidelines

These pages lay out some rules and guidelines and WikiIslam users should read and understand before taking part in discussion on the discussion tabs of pages and other users' talk pages.

Discussion Related:

Miscellaneous

Supplementary Reading

See Also