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| − | With reference to the quality of the articles | + | 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 === | === Content Guidelines === | ||
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*hearsay and personal opinions are not factual evidences, attribution to the authoritative source is important | *hearsay and personal opinions are not factual evidences, attribution to the authoritative source is important | ||
*unpublished work is not to be produced here | *unpublished work is not to be produced here | ||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 | *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 | *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 | *personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community is not allowed | ||
*political and religiously inflammatory statements, videos, images are 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 | + | *differences in the philosophical views between different sampradayas are to be presented in an unbiased, nonjudgmental manner |
| − | *psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is | + | *psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is not accepted |
*difference of opinions may be expressed gracefully | *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 | ||
| + | *scholars and senior guides are consulted by the editors/moderators in case of doubts expressed on the site | ||
| − | === | + | === 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 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) | *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 | ||
| − | *subject and topics are presented after discussions | + | *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 | *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 | ||
===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. 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 | |
| − | + | *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 | |
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*Preferred language of the text is English; but articles in Hindi are also welcome. Knowledge in typing Devanagari is an added advantage. | *Preferred language of the text is English; but articles in Hindi are also welcome. Knowledge in typing Devanagari is an added advantage. | ||
[[Category:About Dharmawiki]] | [[Category:About Dharmawiki]] | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 21 February 2019
With reference to the quality of the articles maintained in Dharmawiki the following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered to by Dharmawiki editors and guest authors. Guidelines can be of three different sections pertaining to quality of concept content, quality of the written content,
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
- 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 an unbiased, nonjudgmental manner
- psychoanalysis and interdisciplinary extrapolation is not accepted
- 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
- scholars and senior guides are consulted by the editors/moderators in case of doubts expressed on the site
Formatting 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 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. More information is available in the 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
- 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.