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We're a collaborative project.  We don't assign articles.  We don't sign articles.  Instead, we have fun working together on community-built [[CZ:Article Mechanics|introductory narratives]].
''Citizendium'' is a collaborative project.  We don't assign articles.  Instead, we work together on community-built [[CZ:Article mechanics|introductory narratives]].


Some new users are frustrated by the concept of group editing.  They arrive, develop an article in their sand box, thinking it is equivalent to a rough draft of a paper.  They then move the draft from the userspace to the main article location and suddenly, people from all over start changing it left and right, often "without even consulting the primary author!"  "They didn't even consult me on the talk page before making changes!"  
Wiki editing is different from the method of composition that most of us have grown used to in our schooling.  


If this is your reaction, prepare to have your world rocked.  Wiki editing is completely different from the "Rough Draft/Final Draft" method of composition that most of us have grown used to in our schooling.  Many of us have grown used to people giving feedback to an author who is looking for help.  The author brews the ideas for a while, then decides what edits he or she likes, and makes the appropriate changes.
On a wiki, once an article has been entered in the main article area, users from around the world ''can and should'' not only read it and make comments on the article, but also add to, or modify the article.  It is nice to summarize the change on the talk page, and for a drastic change to a developed article it may be appropriate to discuss on the talk page before making the change.  However, everybody is encouraged to "[[CZ:Be_Bold|be bold]]" and make changes directly to articles!


Composition on a wiki is different.  Once your article has been entered in the main article area, users from around the world ''can and should'' not only read it and make comments on the article, but also add to, change, or modify the article. While it is nice to summarize your changes in the talk page or for drastic changes to developed articles it may be appropriate to discuss it on the talk page before making changes.  However, we ''encourage'' users to "[[CZ:Be_Bold|be bold]]" and make changes directly to articles!
Group editing applies to almost all articles on ''Citizendium''. A few exceptions exist where one needs to be careful:


This adjustment may be frustrating, but in time we believe that you will know what to expect, and you will look forward to working with other knowledgeable individuals, and good writers, on articles for which many people take responsibility.
* Articles developed in a Citizen's sandbox—these are strictly off-limits to everyone except the Author.  Once they are moved out of the sandbox, they can be edited by others.


==See also==
* [[CZ:Eduzendium|Eduzendium]] projects sometimes lock articles to allow students involved in the Eduzendium project to work on an article directly. Please observe the Eduzendium notices at the top of articles.
* [[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]] for a longer discussion about the topic above.
* [[CZ:Home]] for more information on various introductory or help topics to help you along the way.
* [[CZ:Getting Started|Getting Started]] for more information on getting started.


With these minor exceptions in mind, get editing!
''See also''
* [[CZ:How to Collaborate|How to Collaborate]]
* [[CZ:Home]] for help topics to help you along the way.
* [[CZ:Getting Started|Getting Started]]
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 6 November 2024

Citizendium is a collaborative project. We don't assign articles. Instead, we work together on community-built introductory narratives.

Wiki editing is different from the method of composition that most of us have grown used to in our schooling.

On a wiki, once an article has been entered in the main article area, users from around the world can and should not only read it and make comments on the article, but also add to, or modify the article. It is nice to summarize the change on the talk page, and for a drastic change to a developed article it may be appropriate to discuss on the talk page before making the change. However, everybody is encouraged to "be bold" and make changes directly to articles!

Group editing applies to almost all articles on Citizendium. A few exceptions exist where one needs to be careful:

  • Articles developed in a Citizen's sandbox—these are strictly off-limits to everyone except the Author. Once they are moved out of the sandbox, they can be edited by others.
  • Eduzendium projects sometimes lock articles to allow students involved in the Eduzendium project to work on an article directly. Please observe the Eduzendium notices at the top of articles.

With these minor exceptions in mind, get editing!

See also

Citizendium Getting Started
Quick Start | About us | Help system | Start a new article | For Wikipedians  


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