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OpenWetWare uses the | == Register on OpenWetWare == | ||
You must register to edit the OpenWetWare Wiki to participate in this course. | |||
* [[OpenWetWare:How_to_join|Complete the form here]] | |||
== Introduction to Wiki editing == | |||
OpenWetWare uses the MediaWiki system that is may be familiar to you from [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]. | |||
First steps: | First steps: | ||
* Glance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet | * Read [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page Wikipedia How to edit a page] | ||
* Check out a more complete list of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wiki_markup | * Glance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wikipedia Cheatsheet]. | ||
* When testing out Wiki code for the first time, you should edit the | * Check out a more complete list of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wiki_markup Wikipedia Markup Reference]. | ||
* When testing out Wiki code for the first time, you should [[Sandbox|edit the Sandbox topic]]. Feel free to write over whatever is already there. | |||
Remember: | |||
* It's not possible to make any mistakes editing that will cause permanent damage. So, be bold! Changes can always be reverted. | |||
* Your changes are immediately visible to the entire world. Be professional. | |||
* Try to maintain a consistent style in your edits. | |||
Revision as of 09:15, 5 January 2012
Register on OpenWetWare
You must register to edit the OpenWetWare Wiki to participate in this course.
Introduction to Wiki editing
OpenWetWare uses the MediaWiki system that is may be familiar to you from Wikipedia.
First steps:
- Read Wikipedia How to edit a page
- Glance at the Wikipedia Cheatsheet.
- Check out a more complete list of Wikipedia Markup Reference.
- When testing out Wiki code for the first time, you should edit the Sandbox topic. Feel free to write over whatever is already there.
Remember:
- It's not possible to make any mistakes editing that will cause permanent damage. So, be bold! Changes can always be reverted.
- Your changes are immediately visible to the entire world. Be professional.
- Try to maintain a consistent style in your edits.
