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;Formatting:
;Formatting:
*Use a clear and concise writing style
*Use a clear and concise writing style
*Use headings to structure the content and make it easy to read
*Use [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting headings to structure] the content and make it easy to read
*Use bullet points or numbered lists for lists of items
*Use [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting bullet points or numbered lists] for lists of items
*Use tables for data or information that is best presented in a tabular format
*Use [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Tables tables] for data or information that is best presented in a tabular format
*Use images and videos to illustrate or clarify content, but make sure they are relevant and of high quality
*Use [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images images] and [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:EmbedVideo videos]] to illustrate or clarify content, but make sure they are relevant and of high quality
;Organization:
;Organization:
*Use categories and templates to organize the content
*Use [[Categories]] and [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Templates] to organize the content
*Make sure the content is relevant to the wiki and fits within the overall structure
*Make sure the content is relevant to the wiki and fits within the overall structure
*Ensure that links to other pages within the wiki are accurate and up-to-date
*Ensure that links to other pages within the wiki are accurate and up-to-date
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*Maintain a neutral, factual tone
*Maintain a neutral, factual tone
*Avoid using language that could be interpreted as biased or partisan
*Avoid using language that could be interpreted as biased or partisan
*Avoid using language that could be interpreted as selling or promotional
*Avoid using language that could be offensive or inflammatory
*Avoid using language that could be offensive or inflammatory
;Accuracy:
;Accuracy:
*Ensure that all information added is accurate and verifiable
*Ensure that all information added is accurate and verifiable
*Include sources for all information added to the wiki
*Include [[Sources]] for all information added to the wiki
*Verify that all information added is up-to-date and relevant
*Verify that all information added is up-to-date and relevant
;Consistency:
;Consistency:
*Follow the wiki's guidelines for formatting, organization, and tone
*Ensure that the content is consistent with the style and tone of other pages within the wiki
*Ensure that the content is consistent with the style and tone of other pages within the wiki
By following these guidelines, users can contribute content to the semantic mediawiki that is accurate, well-organized, and in line with the wiki's standards for formatting, organization, and tone.

Latest revision as of 17:49, February 7, 2023

Guidelines for Adding Content to OpenCommons:

Formatting
Organization
  • Use Categories and Templates to organize the content
  • Make sure the content is relevant to the wiki and fits within the overall structure
  • Ensure that links to other pages within the wiki are accurate and up-to-date
Tone
  • Maintain a neutral, factual tone
  • Avoid using language that could be interpreted as biased or partisan
  • Avoid using language that could be interpreted as selling or promotional
  • Avoid using language that could be offensive or inflammatory
Accuracy
  • Ensure that all information added is accurate and verifiable
  • Include Sources for all information added to the wiki
  • Verify that all information added is up-to-date and relevant
Consistency
  • Ensure that the content is consistent with the style and tone of other pages within the wiki