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'''Welcome to the ''Citizendium'' pilot project!'''
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This is a general orientation for new contributorsIt's a little long, but that's because it's comprehensive.  
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|You can find an array of ''Citizendium'' help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen.  Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do soSince this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed. [[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]--and welcome!


We're glad to have you here and hope you'll join our friendly little (but growing!) community as an active contributor. [[CZ:What makes CZ different?|What makes us different?]] Well, for one thing, we're all contributing under our own real namesWe take responsibility for our own work, and we like to think we're a bit more civil than your average Internet community.  For another thing, there are editors working right alongside authors.  Editors can make decisions about articles in their areas of expertise, but for the most part, we collaborate just as folks do on Wikipedia--only with more collegiality.  Editors also have a special task that doesn't exist on Wikipedia: they can ''approve'' articles.
; Your "getting started" to do list
:Things new Citizens should do:
:* Sign up using our {{ApplicationForm}}.
:* Read [[CZ:Quick Start|Quick Start]].  Short and sweet!
:* Read some of the documents linked below, if you wish.
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One of the first things you must realize is that you've got to [[CZ:Be Bold|be bold]] if this project is going to work.  It is natural to be cautious about editing stuff that other people have written.  The fact that there are many highly-educated types here makes some people afraid to touch the wiki, period.  But this is a huge mistake.  We want and need the participation of a wide array of people.  This ''isn't'' an experts-only project in the least; most of our registered contributors are, in fact, authors, not (expert) editors.  Also, keep in mind that most people here are quite friendlySo far, anyway, we've had very little unpleasantness here.
; Join us!
: It's easy!
:* Our {{ApplicationForm}} - We are open to both experts and the general public.
:* '''[[CZ:User Pages|User Pages]]''' - A bio goes on your user page, which you can edit but must maintain in order to remain a member.   


So, please, ''be bold'' about contributing. Want to start a new article on a subject?  Please do!  You don't need to ask anyone's permission.
; Learn about us
: Essential reading.  Don't miss these crucial documents.  (They're part of the [[CZ:Organization]] pages.)
:* '''[[CZ:About|About]]''' - An introduction to the ''Citizendium;'' our goals.
:* '''[[Help:Index|Help system]]''' - questions and answers to find the help you need.
:* '''[[CZ:FAQ|FAQ]]''' - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
:* '''[[CZ:Policies|Policies]]''' - The current "constitution" of the ''Citizendium'' community.


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; How to get to work
: You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working.  We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are ''easy'' (really!).  But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
:* '''[[CZ:Start Article|How to start a new article]]''' - There's an easy way--and it is ''very'' easy.
:* '''[[CZ:The Author Role|The Author Role]]''' - Authors are the lifeblood of the project.  How to do your job.
:* '''[[CZ:The Editor Role|The Editor Role]]''' - "Editor" means something a little different here than what you might be used to.
:* '''[[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]]''' - We do things differently here, but not ''that'' differently.
:* '''[[CZ:Essentials|A few essentials]]''' - Here are a few hints if you want to avoid common ''faux pas.''
:* '''[[CZ:How you can help|How you can help]]''' - What to do.  There's a lot that needs to be done!


''Note to persons editing this page: when finished, if you have created any links to any new/planned project page, make a link to that planned page from [[CZ:Project home]].  If the link goes under the "Policy" section, then add it also to [[CZ:Policy Outline]]. --[[User:Larry Sanger|Larry Sanger]] 16:39, 21 January 2007 (CST)
; ''Citizendium'' culture
: We're a community, and we have a culture.  Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
:* '''[[CZ:Why Citizendium?|Why Citizendium?]]''' - Why should you contribute at all?  There are many good answers.
:* '''[[CZ:Be Bold|Be Bold]]''' - If no one is giving out orders, you're free.  Freedom requires boldness!
:* '''[[CZ:Under Construction|Under Construction]]''' - This is a new wiki.  Things aren't perfect.  That's OK--for now.
:* '''[[CZ:How to collaborate|How to collaborate]]''' - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
:* '''[[CZ:Group Editing]]''' - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
:* '''[[CZ:Professionalism|Professionalism]]''' - We're a pretty friendly bunch.
 
; Learn more
: This is just a getting-started pageThere's a lot more on the community home page, '''[[CZ:Home]].'''  Here are some other links to help you get started.
:* '''[[CZ:How to edit an article|How to edit an article]]''' - The technical nitty-gritty. WikiMedia markup, etc.
:* '''[[CZ:Approval Standards|Approval Standards]]''' - A list of the qualities a good article should have.
:* '''[[CZ:Article mechanics|Article mechanics]]''' - A guide to mechanics and style
:* '''[[CZ:Subpages|Subpages]]''' - We're more than just an encyclopedia.  See what else.
:* '''[[CZ:Workgroups|Workgroups]]''' - How we organize ourselves by discipline.
:* '''[[Citizendium]] by Citizendium''' - our article about ourselves.
:* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY Introductory Video]''' - A third-party video introducing the concept of [[wiki]]s.
 
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Latest revision as of 12:07, 14 February 2021

Let's get started!
You can find an array of Citizendium help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen. Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so. Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed. Be Bold--and welcome!
Your "getting started" to do list
Things new Citizens should do:
  • Sign up using our application form (Google Account required).
  • Read Quick Start. Short and sweet!
  • Read some of the documents linked below, if you wish.
Join us!
It's easy!
  • Our application form (Google Account required) - We are open to both experts and the general public.
  • User Pages - A bio goes on your user page, which you can edit but must maintain in order to remain a member.
Learn about us
Essential reading. Don't miss these crucial documents. (They're part of the CZ:Organization pages.)
  • About - An introduction to the Citizendium; our goals.
  • Help system - questions and answers to find the help you need.
  • FAQ - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
  • Policies - The current "constitution" of the Citizendium community.
How to get to work
You don't need to read a thick manual before actually working. We'd prefer it if you just dove in, which you can do, because wikis are easy (really!). But the following documents should clarify your role as author or editor, and give you an idea of where to have your questions answered in the future.
Citizendium culture
We're a community, and we have a culture. Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
  • Why Citizendium? - Why should you contribute at all? There are many good answers.
  • Be Bold - If no one is giving out orders, you're free. Freedom requires boldness!
  • Under Construction - This is a new wiki. Things aren't perfect. That's OK--for now.
  • How to collaborate - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.
  • CZ:Group Editing - Commentary on how editing and writing as a group is much different than rough draft/final copy formats that most are used to.
  • Professionalism - We're a pretty friendly bunch.
Learn more
This is just a getting-started page. There's a lot more on the community home page, CZ:Home. Here are some other links to help you get started.


Citizendium Getting Started
Join | Quick Start | About us | Help system | How to start a new article | For Wikipedians
How to Edit
Getting Started Organization Technical Help
Policies Content Policy
Welcome Page