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With reference to the quality of the articles, following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered by DharmaWiki authors and editors.

=== Content Guidelines ===
*content should be crisply summarized and verifiable by referencing reliable sources
*hearsay and personal opinions are not factual evidences, attribution to the authoritative source is important
*unpublished work is not to be produced here
*topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras etc. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments, biographies etc are not included on this portal
*copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed
*all copyrighted material should be presented after taking permission from the appropriate author or contributor
*controversial and contentious statements about any topic should be avoided
*personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community is not allowed
*refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast

=== Reference Guidelines ===
*check the article for appropriate format, editing and technical specifications
*be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe
*subject and topics are presented after discussions within the team
*political and religiously inflammatory statements, videos, images are not allowed
*differences in the philosophical views between different sampradayas are to be presented in a unbiased, nonjudgemental manner
*inclusion of summary tables, flowcharts to transmit the concept effectively
*interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
*psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is strongly discouraged
*
===Software Guidelines===
*Wiki syntax is easy to learn and is available for reference at the bottom of the edit box where you type your contents:-
**Quick Reference of Wiki Syntax and A collection of code snippets.
**Knowing them you will be able to format your article by making some text bold, making headings and sub-headings, adding images, videos or google-gadgets into your article thus making it rich and useful.
**You can also create data sheets and tables
**You can also make collapsible blocks which expands when clicked
**and many more things
*Preferred language of the text is English; but articles in Hindi are also welcome.
*Articles need not be only about ancient India; For example it can be about the ancient places or ancient literature belonging to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Eastern countries, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal etc for which the since the ancient world was well connected and had inter-relationships
*English Articles on ancient Greek literature, Egyptian literature, Iranian literature, Central Asian and South East Asian literature which had connections with Bharat's Literature are always welcome
*English Articles based on Sanskrit literature and any other ancient language like Tamil, other ancient languages in various regions are always welcome
*English Articles on ancient Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Arabian, South Asian, Central Asian, European, Mayan and American-Bharat's civilizations are always welcome
*The word '''ancient''' is our common factor; Let the voices of the ancient people be heard loudly and clearly!
*There can be difference of opinion but express them gracefully
*Together we shall try to reveal the secrets of the ancient world!
We welcome like-minded scholars, academicians, research students, philosophers, and other general users to participate in our endeavors to reclaim our heritage and bring back tradition into mainstream focus. We request one and all to contribute to the topics by giving their views and debating on the Talk and Discussion tabs of a particular page.

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 === Content Guidelines ===
 *content should be crisply summarized and verifiable by referencing reliable sources
 *hearsay and personal opinions are not factual evidences, attribution to the authoritative source is important
 *unpublished work is not to be produced here
-*topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras, sampradayas etc. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments, biographies etc are not included on this portal
+*all copyrighted material should be presented after taking permission from the appropriate author or contributor
 *copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed
 *controversial and contentious statements about any topic should be avoided
 *personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community is not allowed
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 *difference of opinions may be expressed gracefully
 *readers and authors may express their opinions in the Talk and Discussion pages of any particular article
-*healthy debate about any aspect is promoted on the talk and
+*healthy debate about any aspect is promoted on the talk and discussion pages
-*scholars and senior guides are consulted by the editors/moderators in case of doubts expressed on the site
+*scholars and senior guides are consulted by the editors/moderators for all clarifications expressed
 === Formatting Guidelines ===
 [[Formating Guidelines|Formatting Guidelines]] are constantly being refined over time and they include the style of presenting data
-*use primary Samskrit sources citing the texts available in archives or any other open source
+*Use the Formatting Guidelines document to understand the usage of different tools
 *transliteration of samskrit slokas and mantras are to be presented (use ISO format)
-*check the article for appropriate format, editing and technical specifications
+*check the article for appropriate format, editing and technical specifications (such as heading, subheading etc).
 *be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe
-*subject and topics are presented after discussions with the senior editors/moderators
+*subject and topics are reviewed by moderators and after discussions with the seniors some changes may be suggested.
-*refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast
+*refrain from spending excessive time on just one article to achieve perfection as the subject is vast
-*inclusion of summary tables, flowcharts to transmit the concept effectively
+*inclusion of summary tables, flowcharts to transmit the concept effectively is an added advantage
 ===Software Guidelines===
 Wiki syntax is easy to learn and is available for reference at the bottom of the edit box where you type your contents. More information is available in the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
 *Quick Reference of Wiki Syntax and A collection of code snippets will be of help.
 *Knowing them you will be able to format your article by making some text bold, making headings and sub-headings, adding images, videos or google-gadgets into your article thus making it rich and useful.
-*Interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
+*Interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wiki software) enables one to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
 *Samskrit text can be entered using devanagari keyboard
 *You can also create data sheets and tables

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-With reference to the quality of the articles, following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered to by [[Dharmawiki Editor|Dharmawiki editors]] and [[Guest Author|guest authors]].
+With reference to the quality of the articles maintained in Dharmawiki the following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered to by [[Dharmawiki Editor|Dharmawiki editors]] and [[Guest Author|guest authors]]. Guidelines can be of three different sections pertaining to quality of concept content, quality of the written content,
 === Content Guidelines ===
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 *hearsay and personal opinions are not factual evidences, attribution to the authoritative source is important
 *unpublished work is not to be produced here
-*topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras etc. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments, biographies etc are not included on this portal
+*topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras, sampradayas etc. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments, biographies etc are not included on this portal
 *copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed
 *all copyrighted material should be presented after taking permission from the appropriate author or contributor
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 *personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community is not allowed
 *political and religiously inflammatory statements, videos, images are not allowed
-*differences in the philosophical views between different sampradayas are to be presented in a unbiased, nonjudgemental manner
+*differences in the philosophical views between different sampradayas are to be presented in an unbiased, nonjudgmental manner
-*psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is strongly discouraged
+*psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is not accepted
 *difference of opinions may be expressed gracefully
-=== Format Guidelines ===
+=== Formatting Guidelines ===
-*[[Formating Guidelines]] are constantly being refined over time, they include the style of presenting data
+[[Formating Guidelines|Formatting Guidelines]] are constantly being refined over time and they include the style of presenting data
 *use primary Samskrit sources citing the texts available in archives or any other open source
 *transliteration of samskrit slokas and mantras are to be presented (use ISO format)
 *check the article for appropriate format, editing and technical specifications
 *be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe
-*subject and topics are presented after discussions within the team
+*subject and topics are presented after discussions with the senior editors/moderators
 *refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast
 *inclusion of summary tables, flowcharts to transmit the concept effectively
 ===Software Guidelines===
-*Wiki syntax is easy to learn and is available for reference at the bottom of the edit box where you type your contents:-
+Wiki syntax is easy to learn and is available for reference at the bottom of the edit box where you type your contents. More information is available in the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
-**Quick Reference of Wiki Syntax and A collection of code snippets will be of help.
+*Quick Reference of Wiki Syntax and A collection of code snippets will be of help.
-**Knowing them you will be able to format your article by making some text bold, making headings and sub-headings, adding images, videos or google-gadgets into your article thus making it rich and useful.
+*Knowing them you will be able to format your article by making some text bold, making headings and sub-headings, adding images, videos or google-gadgets into your article thus making it rich and useful.
-**Interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
+*Interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
-**Samskrit text can be entered using devanagari keyboard
+*Samskrit text can be entered using devanagari keyboard
-**You can also create data sheets and tables
+*You can also create data sheets and tables
-**You can also make collapsible blocks which expands when clicked
+*You can also make collapsible blocks which expands when clicked
-**and many more things
+*and many more things
 *Preferred language of the text is English; but articles in Hindi are also welcome. Knowledge in typing Devanagari is an added advantage.
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	*Together we shall try to reveal the secrets of the ancient world!		*Together we shall try to reveal the secrets of the ancient world!
	We welcome like-minded scholars, academicians, research students, philosophers, and other general users to participate in our endeavors to reclaim our heritage and bring back tradition into mainstream focus. We request one and all to contribute to the topics by giving their views and debating on the Talk and Discussion tabs of a particular page.		We welcome like-minded scholars, academicians, research students, philosophers, and other general users to participate in our endeavors to reclaim our heritage and bring back tradition into mainstream focus. We request one and all to contribute to the topics by giving their views and debating on the Talk and Discussion tabs of a particular page.
		+	[[Category:About Dharmawiki]]