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* The Manifold Atlas is an '''open resource''': its content is released into the public domain and freely available on the world wide web under the same copyright rules as [[wikipedia:|Wikipedia]], the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License 1.3]. | * The Manifold Atlas is an '''open resource''': its content is released into the public domain and freely available on the world wide web under the same copyright rules as [[wikipedia:|Wikipedia]], the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License 1.3]. | ||
== Getting started quickly == | == Getting started quickly == | ||
| − | + | '''Decide''' whether to write the page on your own, in a small group or in the open: read about this on the page [[Manifold Atlas:Writing groups|Editing protocols]]. | |
| − | + | '''Browse''' the page [[Manifold Atlas:Instructions for writing|Instructions for writing]] to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas. | |
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| − | + | '''Visit''' a [[Surfaces|sample page]] and click the '''edit''' box at the top of the page, | |
| − | + | * you arrive at the '''edit page''' of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work, | |
| − | ** | + | * click the '''back button''' to leave the page '''without altering it'''. |
| − | * If you already have a TeX file whose content you would like to put on the Atlas read about [[Manifold Atlas:Converting TeX files|Converting TeX files]]. | + | '''Begin''' your page: it comes with a short template containing some simple instructions. |
| + | * [[Manifold Atlas:Create_a_new open-edit page|Create a new open-editing page]], | ||
| + | * [[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|Create a new author-based page]]. | ||
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| + | If you already have a TeX file whose content you would like to put on the Atlas read about [[Manifold Atlas:Converting TeX files|Converting TeX files]]. | ||
== General information == | == General information == | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 19 November 2010
- This page orients new authors to essential information about writing.
- The Manifold Atlas is an open resource: its content is released into the public domain and freely available on the world wide web under the same copyright rules as Wikipedia, the GNU Free Documentation License 1.3.
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1 Getting started quickly
Decide whether to write the page on your own, in a small group or in the open: read about this on the page Editing protocols.
Browse the page Instructions for writing to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas.
Visit a sample page and click the edit box at the top of the page,
- you arrive at the edit page of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work,
- click the back button to leave the page without altering it.
Begin your page: it comes with a short template containing some simple instructions.
If you already have a TeX file whose content you would like to put on the Atlas read about Converting TeX files.
2 General information
- Tools.
- Writing in the Atlas.
- Editing protocols.
- Writing on discussion pages.
- User orientation.
- Editorial policy.
- User rights.
- Privacy policy.
- Email other users.
- Sign up for email up-dates about changes at the Atlas by visiting the Atlas Observer.
3 Your user page
- We ask authors to create a user page.
- Having logged in, simply click the red link with your user name at the top of page.
- At a minimum your user page should contain some current contact information:
- For example a current email address or work address or a link to your homepage.
- Here is a very simple sample user page.
4 Your preferences
- Your preferences control the way the Atlas appears and operates for you.
- You can view and adjust them by clicking my preferences at the top of the page.
- Make sure you are logged in.
- If you have queries or questions, you may email the administrators.
