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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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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===


===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.


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:Policies and Guidelines]]
*[[WikiIslam|About WikiIslam]]
*[[WikiIslam:Scope and Article Relevance]]
*[[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
*[[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]
 
===Content rules and guidelines===
 
These pages should be read by anyone who might be considering writing or editing articles.


* [[WikiIslam|WikiIslam:About Us]]
==== ''Content related'' ====
* [[WikiIslam:Core Principles]]
* [[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[WikiIslam:Pending Changes Protection]]
* [[WikiIslam:New Articles List]] (to get an idea of current standards)


===Involvement in Discussions===
*[[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
*[[WikiIslam:Online Resources]]
*[[WikiIslam:Writing Style Guide]]
*[[WikiIslam:Vandalism]]


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.
==== ''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)


''Content Related:''
*[[WikiIslam:How to Edit]]
*[[WikiIslam:Citing, Linking, and Quoting]]
*[[WikiIslam:Structure]]
*[[WikiIslam:Indentation]]
*[[WikiIslam:Templates]]
*[[WikiIslam:Titles]]


* [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines]]
==== ''Article content'' ====
* [[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]]
These are some miscelaneous articles dealing with topics related to the type of content we want on the site.
* [[WikiIslam:Arguments Not To Use]]


''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==


===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]]


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

Latest revision as of 22:48, 27 November 2021

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