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This guide is meant to help new members become acquainted with editing the Protospace Wiki (this website). | This guide is meant to help new members become acquainted with editing the Protospace Wiki (this website). | ||
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Editing this wiki is crucial for its accuracy, comprehensiveness, and overall quality. However, it is equally important to emphasize that editing should not be intimidating or discourage potential contributors. The collaborative nature of a wiki encourages open participation and welcomes diverse perspectives. Don't be afraid to edit or worry about stepping on toes; the goal is to improve the wiki collectively and create a more valuable resource for all members. | Editing this wiki is crucial for its accuracy, comprehensiveness, and overall quality. However, it is equally important to emphasize that editing should not be intimidating or discourage potential contributors. The collaborative nature of a wiki encourages open participation and welcomes diverse perspectives. Don't be afraid to edit or worry about stepping on toes; the goal is to improve the wiki collectively and create a more valuable resource for all members. | ||
The benefit and gratitude for your contribution will outweigh any mistake that you could possibly make here. All changes are tracked and mistakes can be undone, so [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Be_bold be bold]. | The benefit and gratitude for your contribution will outweigh any mistake that you could possibly make here. All changes are tracked and mistakes can be undone, so [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Be_bold be bold]. Since the information added to this wiki can be viewed by every member, editing the wiki is an easy way to make a large volunteer contribution. | ||
=== Where to start === | ===Where to start=== | ||
You can add any Protospace, makerspace, or making information to this wiki. Some examples are documenting one of [[Aquaponics Project|your projects]], a useful [[Chlorine test|procedure]], a step-by-step [[MiniCNCBasics|guide for a tool]], information on a [[CNC router, benchtop (SIENCI LongMill) ID:143|specific tool]], a list of [[Educational resources|useful resources]] | You can add any Protospace, makerspace, or making information to this wiki. Some examples are documenting one of [[Aquaponics Project|your projects]], a useful [[Chlorine test|procedure]], a step-by-step [[MiniCNCBasics|guide for a tool]], information on a [[CNC router, benchtop (SIENCI LongMill) ID:143|specific tool]], a list of [[Educational resources|useful resources]]; codifying an [[Approved policies/Membership|official policy]], and adding to [[Frequently asked questions|the FAQ]] or [[glossary]]. | ||
If you ask someone a question, it would be excellent if you documented their answer on this wiki. | If you ask someone a question, it would be excellent if you documented their answer on this wiki. | ||