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== Getting started quickly == | == Getting started quickly == | ||
| − | * Browse the page [[Manifold Atlas:Writing style| | + | * '''Browse''' the page [[Manifold Atlas:Writing style|writing style]] to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas. |
| − | * Visit | + | * '''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 | + | ** click the '''back button''' to leave the page ''without altering it''. |
| − | * Begin your page: it comes with a short template containing some simple instructions. | + | * '''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]]. |
== General information == | == General information == | ||
Revision as of 21:49, 22 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.
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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 links with useful and important information.
- Writing on discussion pages.
- Writing tools.
- Writing style.
- User orientation.
- User rights.
- Privacy policy.
- Email other users.
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.
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.
