Manifold Atlas:Author orientation
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* This page orients new authors to essential information about writing. | * This page orients new authors to essential information about writing. | ||
| − | == Getting started == | + | == Getting started quickly == |
| − | + | * Browse the page [[Manifold Atlas:Writing style|writing style]] to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas. | |
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** [[open-editing]] and [[author-based pages]], [[scientific standards]], [[atlas etiquette]]. --> | ** [[open-editing]] and [[author-based pages]], [[scientific standards]], [[atlas etiquette]]. --> | ||
| − | * | + | * 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, | ** 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'''. | ** click the '''back button''' to leave the page '''without altering it'''. | ||
| − | * | + | * 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 open-edit page|create a new open-editing page]]''', | ||
** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|create a new author-based page]]'''. | ** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|create a new author-based page]]'''. | ||
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* [[Manifold Atlas:Writing tools|The writing tools]] page summaries information about the technical aspects of writing such as: | * [[Manifold Atlas:Writing tools|The writing tools]] page summaries information about the technical aspects of writing such as: | ||
**[[TeXing]], [[Wiki syntax]] and [[hyperlinks]], [[references]] and the [[bibliography]]. --> | **[[TeXing]], [[Wiki syntax]] and [[hyperlinks]], [[references]] and the [[bibliography]]. --> | ||
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| + | == General information == | ||
| + | Here are some more pages with useful and important information. | ||
| + | * '''[[Manifold Atlas: Writing tools|Writing tools]]. | ||
| + | * '''[[Manifold Atlas: User orientation|User orientation]]. | ||
| + | * '''[[Manifold Atlas: User rights|User rights]]'''. | ||
| + | * '''[[Manifold Atlas: Privacy policy|Privacy policy]]. | ||
== Your user page == | == Your user page == | ||
| − | + | * Each registered user should create their [[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'''. | ||
| − | * | + | == Your preferences == |
| − | * You can adjust | + | * 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]] though. | ||
| − | == | + | == Email the adiministraitors == |
| − | If you have queries or questions, you may [mailto:{{adminemail}} email the administrators]. | + | * If you have queries or questions, you may [mailto:{{adminemail}} email the administrators]. |
Revision as of 21:12, 20 September 2009
- 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.
- This page orients new authors to essential information about writing.
1 Getting started quickly
- Browse the page writing style 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:
2 General information
Here are some more pages with useful and important information.
3 Your user page
- Each registered user should create their 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.
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 though.
5 Email the adiministraitors
- If you have queries or questions, you may email the administrators.
