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Line 1: − + − == DharmaWiki Point of View ==+ − DharmaWiki articles are written from a traditional dharmika point-of-view ([[Dharma Point of View|Dharma Point Of View]]) fairly and proportionately, as far as possible, representing the scholarly views in the primary texts and recent publications on numerous topics presented in the ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma. Open source material is used within the framework of DharmaWiki policies. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − == Guidelines for Editors ==+ − Unregistered IP addresses are unregistered users who are usually visiting the site either to learn or engage in debate about a topic on the Discussion and Talk tabs of that topic. Unregistered users, at this juncture, are restricted to edit the article or narratives. To preserve the original writing style and line of thought of the author, to reduce insertions and duplication of data, to prevent vandalism, restriction of editing rights to unregistered users is practiced. Users can however, present their thoughts, views, references, video links, blog references, images etc on the Discussion or Talk pages. Users can potentially become Guest Authors on the site by sending an email to the moderators of DharmaWiki portal with such request. Upon acceptance they can contribute articles or narratives within the framework of Dharmawiki policies.
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Narratives on DharmaWiki are built by an ever growing team of qualified authors and editors coming from diverse educational, spiritual and cultural backgrounds yet have sound technical knowledge. Dedicated to the core idea of this project, each of them actively research and delve into the subject matter, consult with scholars and peers, engage in verifying content and present the ideas within the scope of the DharmaWiki project. This article describes the guidelines for DharmaWiki authors and how articles are created.
Narratives on DharmaWiki are built by an ever growing team of qualified authors and editors coming from diverse educational, spiritual and cultural backgrounds yet have sound technical knowledge. Dedicated to the core idea of this project, each of them actively research and delve into the subject matter, consult with scholars and peers, engage in verifying content and present the ideas within the scope of the Dharmawiki project. This article describes the guidelines for editors and authors associated with the core team of Dharmawiki.
Editors in general have at least four or more of the following activities as their responsibilities
# be vigilant that the site is up and accessible and inform the technical team if it is down or if pages are not accessible
# receive requests of creating accounts on site and follow up with the users
# maintain and update the required templates and spreadsheets with pertinent data
# edit and move article content as per the standard format developed in
# ensure that articles adhere to the [[Dharma Point of View|content policies]] incorporated in the site
# ensure that articles maintain the academic standards of presentation content-wise
# identify any discrepancies on site and make required technical changes after team consultation
# coordinate and collaborate with scholars/authors in creating/editing articles
# technically coordinate with traditional scholars to incorporate their work, media, references
# maintain and share the book and media resources
# ensure copyrighted material is incorporated and contact the concerned persons to obtain permissions
# attend meetings/conferences regarding Dharmawiki as decided by the core team
# address the workflow problems of guest authors and users to the greatest possible extent
# questions in discussion/talk pages are forwarded to scholars in that particular area for reply
# bring in scholars to participate in discussion/talk pages
Dharmawiki articles are written from a traditional dharmika point-of-view ([[Dharma Point of View|Dharma Point Of View]]) fairly and proportionately, as far as possible, representing the scholarly views in the primary texts and recent publications on numerous topics presented in the ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma. Open source material is used within the framework of Dharmawiki policies.
[[Author Help]] pages contain more [[Guidelines for Authors and Editors|guidelines]] and [[Dharma Point of View|content policies]] which are constantly being developed and refined.