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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|About WikiIslam]]
* [[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[WikiIslam:Scope and Article Relevance]]
* [[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]
*[[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[WikiIslam:New Articles List]] (to get an idea of current standards)
*[[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]


===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 should be read by anyone who might be considering writing or editing articles.


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


* [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines]]
*[[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
* [[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
*[[WikiIslam:Writing Style Guide]]
* [[WikiIslam:Arguments Not To Use]]
*[[WikiIslam:Vandalism]]
 
''Article Writing Style, Citation Guidelines, and Structural Requirements''
 
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)
 
*[[WikiIslam:Citing, Linking, and Quoting]]
*[[WikiIslam:Structure]]
*[[WikiIslam:Indentation]]
*[[WikiIslam:Templates]]
*[[WikiIslam:Titles]]
 
''Article Content''
 
These are some miscelaneous articles dealing with topics related to the type of content we want on the site.


''Discussion Related:''
*[[Help:Contents]]
*[[WikiIslam:Formatting|WikiIslam:Source_Editing]]
*[[WikiIslam:Translations]] (for potential translators)
*[[WikiIslam:Tasks]] (for those who need ideas on what to edit)


* [[WikiIslam:User Names and Pages]]
===Discussion Rules and Guidelines===
* [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages]]
* [[WikiIslam:Indentation]]
* [[WikiIslam:Signatures]]


===Main Space Editing===
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.


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).
''Discussion Related:''


* [[Help:Contents]]
*[[WikiIslam:User Names and Pages]]
* [[WikiIslam:Article Style and Content Guide]]
*[[WikiIslam:Talk Pages]]
* [[WikiIslam:Formatting]]
*[[WikiIslam:Blocking Policy]]
* [[WikiIslam:Standardization]]
*[[WikiIslam:Signatures]]
* [[WikiIslam:Honorifics]]
* [[WikiIslam:Citing Sources]]
* [[WikiIslam:Translations]] (for potential translators)
* [[WikiIslam:Tasks]] (for those who need ideas on what to edit)


==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
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===Supplementary Reading===
===Supplementary Reading===


* [[WikiIslam:Meet the Editors]]
*[[WikiIslam:Meet the Editors]]
* [[What People Say About WikiIslam]]


==See Also==
==See Also==


* [[WikiIslam:Join the Team]]
*[[WikiIslam:Join the Team]]
* [[WikiIslam:Message to New Users]]
*[[WikiIslam:Message to New Users]]


[[Category:Policies and Guidelines]]
[[Category:Policies and Guidelines]]

Revision as of 03:38, 25 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 should be read by anyone who might be considering writing or editing articles.

Content Related:

Article Writing Style, Citation Guidelines, and Structural Requirements

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 Content

These are some miscelaneous articles dealing with topics related to the type of content we want on the site.

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

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