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Type in the search box the title of the article you intend to create (for example: Karma) and click on you will receive a message that will say "'''Create the page "Karma" on this wiki!'''" Click on the word "Karma" and you will have a blank page to work on. With any article, be sure to add appropriate [[Help:Categories|categories]], and consider adding [[Help:Redirects|redirects]] from alternate spellings.
== Creating a new article ==
 
Type in the search box the title of the article you intend to create (for example: Karma) and click on '''Go'''. You will see a blank page with the message:
 
<blockquote>There were no results matching the query.<br>
'''Create the page "Karma" on this wiki!'''</blockquote>
 
Click on the word "Karma" and you will have a blank page to start the article.


== Creating a stub article ==
== Creating a stub article ==
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Add a brief description and categories if you can.
Add a brief description and categories if you can.


== Article about terminology or concept ==
== General ideas for any article ==


When creating a new article about a term or concept, it is recommended to follow the following pattern:
* Consider adding [[Help:Redirects|redirects]] from alternate spellings or abbreviations.


* If the article is about a foreign word (such as [[Antaḥkaraṇa]]) please provide the correct transliteration and writing system in the original language (in this example, "devanāgarī: अन्तःकरण"). If needed, you can briefly discuss the etymology of the term.
* Begin with a general sentence or two of introduction.


* Preferably start with a paragraph with a general description, before going into the topic in more depth.
* Use section headings to organize topics within the article with the following format:


* Create a section title enclosed in pairs of equals signs, such as:
:::'''<nowiki>== Title or heading of the section ==</nowiki>'''


:::'''<nowiki>== Karma in Hinduism ==</nowiki>'''
* Use quotations when needed, especially when dealing with specific teachings where access to the original source is important. To indent the quote use the following format:
:::'''<nowiki>== Commentary by Annie Besant ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== G. de Purucker interpretation ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Karma in popular culture ==</nowiki>'''


You can create as many sections as necessary.
:::'''<nowiki><blockquote></nowiki>''' at the beginning of the quote.


* Provide quotes and references to support your writing.
:::'''<nowiki></blockquote></nowiki>''' at the end of the quote.


* At the end of the article add a section for notes with the following format:
* Provide references to support your writing, with appropriate footnotes. For this, you will have to add at the end of the article a section with the following format:


:::'''<nowiki>== Notes ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Notes ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki><references/></nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki><references/></nowiki>'''


* Also add a section for further reading with one of the following formats:
For more information see [[Help:Footnotes and references]].
 
* Add the appropriate section for further reading with one of the following formats:


:::'''<nowiki>== Further reading ==</nowiki>'''  
:::'''<nowiki>== Further reading ==</nowiki>'''  
:::'''<nowiki>== Additional resources ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Additional resources ==</nowiki>'''
* Also add [[Help:Categories|categories]].
[[Help:Editing]] has additional information.
== Article about terminology or concept ==
When creating a new article about a term or concept, it is recommended to follow the following pattern:
* If the article is about a foreign word (such as [[Antaḥkaraṇa]]) please provide the correct transliteration and writing system in the original language (in this example, "devanāgarī: अन्तःकरण"). If needed, you can briefly discuss the etymology of the term.
* Preferably start with a paragraph with a general description, before going into the topic in more depth.
* Create a section title enclosed in pairs of equals signs, such as:
:::'''<nowiki>== Karma in Hinduism ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Commentary by W. Q. Judge ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Annie Besant interpretations ==</nowiki>'''
:::'''<nowiki>== Karma in popular culture ==</nowiki>'''
You can create as many sections as necessary.


== Article about a person ==
== Article about a person ==


* Begin with a sentence or two summarizing the significance of the person.
* Begin with a sentence or two summarizing the significance of the person.
* Add sections about the person's career, accomplishments,significance, Theosophical work, or writings.
* Add sections about the person's career, accomplishments, significance, Theosophical work, or writings.
* If birth and death dates are available, add them to the [[Calendar]].
* If birth and death dates are available, add them to the [[Calendar]].
* Add categories for occupation, nationality, and anything else appropriate.
* Add categories for occupation, nationality, and anything else appropriate.
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* Discuss the relationship of the work to Theosophy or its significance to the Theosophical movement.
* Discuss the relationship of the work to Theosophy or its significance to the Theosophical movement.
* Link to Internet versions and reviews of the work.
* Link to Internet versions and reviews of the work.
* Add category.


== Additional resources ==
== Additional resources ==

Latest revision as of 15:08, 15 August 2012

Creating a new article

Type in the search box the title of the article you intend to create (for example: Karma) and click on Go. You will see a blank page with the message:

There were no results matching the query.
Create the page "Karma" on this wiki!

Click on the word "Karma" and you will have a blank page to start the article.

Creating a stub article

If you see the need to create an article but do not have time to flesh it out, add the template:

{{Template:Article needs expansion}}

Add a brief description and categories if you can.

General ideas for any article

  • Consider adding redirects from alternate spellings or abbreviations.
  • Begin with a general sentence or two of introduction.
  • Use section headings to organize topics within the article with the following format:
== Title or heading of the section ==
  • Use quotations when needed, especially when dealing with specific teachings where access to the original source is important. To indent the quote use the following format:
<blockquote> at the beginning of the quote.
</blockquote> at the end of the quote.
  • Provide references to support your writing, with appropriate footnotes. For this, you will have to add at the end of the article a section with the following format:
== Notes ==
<references/>

For more information see Help:Footnotes and references.

  • Add the appropriate section for further reading with one of the following formats:
== Further reading ==
== Additional resources ==

Help:Editing has additional information.

Article about terminology or concept

When creating a new article about a term or concept, it is recommended to follow the following pattern:

  • If the article is about a foreign word (such as Antaḥkaraṇa) please provide the correct transliteration and writing system in the original language (in this example, "devanāgarī: अन्तःकरण"). If needed, you can briefly discuss the etymology of the term.
  • Preferably start with a paragraph with a general description, before going into the topic in more depth.
  • Create a section title enclosed in pairs of equals signs, such as:
== Karma in Hinduism ==
== Commentary by W. Q. Judge ==
== Annie Besant interpretations ==
== Karma in popular culture ==

You can create as many sections as necessary.

Article about a person

  • Begin with a sentence or two summarizing the significance of the person.
  • Add sections about the person's career, accomplishments, significance, Theosophical work, or writings.
  • If birth and death dates are available, add them to the Calendar.
  • Add categories for occupation, nationality, and anything else appropriate.

Article about a book, periodical, or art work

  • Force the title of the article to be displayed in italics.
  • Describe the origin, development, or publication history of the work, and mention the artist or writer.
  • Discuss the relationship of the work to Theosophy or its significance to the Theosophical movement.
  • Link to Internet versions and reviews of the work.

Additional resources

For more information on adding articles see: