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Type on the search engine 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.
When creating a new article it is recommended to follow the following pattern:
When creating a new article 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.
* 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.


* Add a paragraph with a general description, before going into the topic in more depth.
* Preferably start with a paragraph with a general description, before going into the topic in more depth.
 
* Create a section titles with the following format: <nowiki>== Karma in Hinduism ==</nowiki>. You can create as many sections as necessary.


* Provide quotes and references to support your writing.
* Provide quotes and references to support your writing.

Revision as of 22:04, 14 August 2012

Type on the search engine 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.

When creating a new article 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 titles with the following format: == Karma in Hinduism ==. You can create as many sections as necessary.
  • Provide quotes and references to support your writing.
  • At the end of the article add a section for notes with the following format:

== Notes ==

<references/>

  • Also add a section for further reading with the following format:

==Further reading==


For more information see:

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