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Type in the search box the title of the article you intend to create (for example: Karma) and click on | == 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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== General ideas for any article == | == General ideas for any article == | ||
* Consider adding [[Help:Redirects|redirects]] from alternate spellings or abbreviations. | |||
* Begin with a general sentence or two of introduction. | * Begin with a general sentence or two of introduction. | ||
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:::'''<nowiki>== Title or heading of the section ==</nowiki>''' | :::'''<nowiki>== Title or heading of the section ==</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><blockquote></nowiki>''' at the beginning of the quote. | |||
:::'''<nowiki></blockquote></nowiki>''' 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: | ||
:::'''<nowiki>== Notes ==</nowiki>''' | :::'''<nowiki>== Notes ==</nowiki>''' | ||
:::'''<nowiki><references/></nowiki>''' | :::'''<nowiki><references/></nowiki>''' | ||
* | 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. | [[Help:Editing]] has additional information. |
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 ==
- Also add 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:
- == 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:
- YouTube video: Creating wiki pages in MediaWiki
- Sunshine Review YouTube video: Creating a new page in a wiki