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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].
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This page orients new authors to essential information about writing.
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* This page orients new authors to essential information about writing.
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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].
== Getting started quickly ==
== 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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'''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]].
* '''Visit''' a [[Surfaces|sample page]] and click the '''edit''' box at the top of the page,
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'''Browse''' the page [[Manifold Atlas:Instructions for writing|Instructions for writing]] to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas.
** you arrive at the '''edit page''' of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work,
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** click the '''back button''' to leave the page ''without altering it''.
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* '''Begin''' your page: it comes with a short template containing some simple instructions.
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'''Visit''' a [[Surfaces|sample page]] and click the '''edit''' box at the top of the page,
** [[Manifold Atlas:Create_a_new open-edit page|Create a new open-editing page]],
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* you arrive at the '''edit page''' of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work,
** [[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|Create a new author-based page]].
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* click the '''back button''' to leave the page '''without altering it'''.
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'''Begin''' your page: it comes with a short template containing some simple instructions.
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* [[Manifold Atlas:Create_a_new open-editing page|Create a new open-editing page]],
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* [[Manifold Atlas:Create a new restricted-editing page|Create a new restricted-editing 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 ==
Here are some useful links.
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* [[Manifold Atlas: Writing in the Atlas|Writing in the Atlas]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: Writing style|'''Writing style''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: Instructions for writing|Instructions for writing]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation#Writing on discussion pages|'''Writing on discussion pages''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: Editing protocols|Editing protocols]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: Writing tools|'''Writing tools''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation#Writing on discussion pages|Writing on discussion pages]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation|'''User orientation''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation|User orientation]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: User rights|'''User rights''']]'''.
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* [[Manifold Atlas: Editorial Policy|Editorial policy]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: Privacy policy|'''Privacy policy''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: User rights|User rights]]
* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation#Contacting other users|'''Email other users''']].
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* [[Manifold Atlas: Privacy policy|Privacy policy]]
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* [[Manifold Atlas: User orientation#Contacting other users|Email other users]]
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* Sign up for email up-dates about changes at the Atlas by visiting the [http://observer.allzu.de/ Atlas Observer]
== Your user page ==
== Your user page ==
* We ask authors to create a [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:User_page user page].
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We ask each registered user to create a [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:User_page user page].
** Having logged in, simply click the red link with your '''user name''' at the top of page.
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*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'''.
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* 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'''.
** For example a '''current email address''' or work address or a '''link to your homepage'''.
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Here is an example of generic user-page: [[User:Matthias Kreck|Matthias Kreck]]. These pages run as follows:
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* ``This is the user-page of ''your name''. For more information please see my <nowiki>[URL homepage].´´</nowiki>
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In some cases the administrators will create a generic user-page for a new user which can then be edited if desired.
== Your preferences ==
== Your preferences ==
* Your '''preferences''' control the way the Atlas appears and operates for you.
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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.
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* Make sure you are [[Special:UserLogin|'''logged in''']].
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You can view and adjust them by clicking '''my preferences''' at the top of the page.
* If you have queries or questions, you may [mailto:{{adminemail}} email the administrators].
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Make sure you are [[Special:UserLogin|'''logged in''']]
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If you have queries or questions, you may [mailto:{{adminemail}} email the administrators].

Latest revision as of 16:37, 31 March 2011

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.

Contents

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

3 Your user page

We ask each registered user 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 an example of generic user-page: Matthias Kreck. These pages run as follows:

  • ``This is the user-page of your name. For more information please see my [URL homepage].´´

In some cases the administrators will create a generic user-page for a new user which can then be edited if desired.

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.

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