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=== Format Guidelines === | === Format Guidelines === | ||
| + | *[[Formating Guidelines]] are constantly being refined over time, 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 | *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 | *be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe | ||
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*refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast | *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 | *inclusion of summary tables, flowcharts to transmit the concept effectively | ||
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===Software Guidelines=== | ===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:- | ||
| − | **Quick Reference of Wiki Syntax and A collection of code snippets. | + | **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 | ||
| + | **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 | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 4 February 2019
With reference to the quality of the articles, following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered to by Dharmawiki editors and guest authors.
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
- 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
- psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is strongly discouraged
- difference of opinions may be expressed gracefully
Format Guidelines
- Formating Guidelines are constantly being refined over time, 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
- 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:-
- 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
- Samskrit text can be entered using devanagari keyboard
- 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. Knowledge in typing Devanagari is an added advantage.