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== Hierarchy and Categories ==
== Hierarchy and Categories ==
Hierarchy of articles is built through the Category structure. This helps the Authors and Readers to easily navigate through the site and add relevant pages under appropriate headings. One main article leads to important topics and from there articles on sub-topics are created.
Hierarchy of articles is built through the Category structure. This helps the Authors and Readers to easily navigate through the site and add relevant pages under appropriate headings. One main article leads to important topics and from there articles on sub-topics are created.
[[File:Hierarchy from PPT.png|none|thumb|'''Hierarchy of Articles'''|498.993x498.993px]]By adding "category" in the article we can also place it under different categories. For example, Agni can be placed under both Vedas and Devatas. Similarly Shad Vedangas are placed both under Vedas and Vedangas.
[[File:Hierarchy from PPT.png|none|thumb|'''Hierarchy of Articles'''|400x400px]]By adding a "category" in the article we can also place it under different categories. This basically for sorting articles and identify the required article. For example, Agni can be placed under both Vedas and Devatas. Similarly Shad Vedangas are placed both under Vedas and Vedangas.
[[File:Notes and categories.png|none|thumb|502.986x502.986px|'''Categories help in navigating to other related pages''']]
[[File:Notes and categories.png|thumb|450x450px|'''Categories help in navigating to other related pages'''|left]]
[[File:Categories Vedangas.png|none|thumb|505x505px|'''Vedangas Category has other related categories and articles''']]
[[File:Categories Vedangas.png|none|thumb|400x400px|'''Vedangas Category has other related categories and articles''']]
== Interlinking of Articles ==
== Linking of Articles ==
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[[File:Hyperlink 2.PNG|thumb|400x400px|
'''Clicking on Hyperlinked Words leads to Articles'''
'''Clicking on Hyperlinked Words leads to Articles'''
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Well inter-linked, or cross-referenced articles are a very important feature to enable easy navigation and enhances userfriendliness. Text highlighted in blue color as seen in an article indicates that there is a link to another relevant article being built with further in-depth of information. Holding the mouse over the link will often show to where the link will lead. On clicking over it, it will lead the reader to the relevant full article.
Well inter-linked, or cross-referenced articles are a very important feature to enable easy navigation and enhances userfriendliness.
Text highlighted in blue color as seen in an article indicates that there is a link to another relevant article being built with further in-depth of information. Holding the mouse over the link will often show to where the link will lead. On clicking over it, it will lead the reader to the relevant full article.
=== Intrasite Links ===
Intrasite links refer to the crosslinking of articles that are present in the site. They help the reader in getting a comprehensive picture of the subject matter as well as lead the authors to create the relevant content. Clicking on the [[Panchamahayajnas (पञ्चमहायज्ञाः)|Panchamahayajnas]] link leads to a full article about that topic.
[[File:Intrasite Links.png|none|thumb|642x642px|'''Link to another related article within the site interspersed with the subject matter''']]
=== Intersite Links ===
Referencing of articles to external sources such as books and articles available in the internet leads to Intersite site articles. More details are found under the reference section.
== Value Additions ==
On Dharmawiki we strive to make reading delightful by simplifying the concepts while making it easy on the eyes along. Audio clips and videos make it easier for those who prefer listening to reading (for example while driving). Hence we add images and flowcharts to break the monotonous stretch of reading content. Concepts are captured into tables and flowcharts.
=== Tables ===
[[File:Tables.png|thumb|573.993x573.993px|'''Tables simplify the comparisons'''|none]]
=== Pictures ===
It may be noted that copyrighted pictures of images, pictures, temples, vidoes, books and references are all used on the site after obtaining permission from the publisher or the author of the book or review papers or the photographer. Source of the pictures are given under the pictures when relevant and also on the site in the [[Acknowledgments]] section.
[[File:Images.PNG|thumb|420.66x420.66px|'''Example of pictures on site'''|none]]
=== Flowcharts ===
Flowcharts are extremely good in presenting the concept across in a lucid manner. Hence we promote using them on this portal.
[[File:Dana and Other Giving Traditions in India By Sanjay Agarwal-1.jpg|thumb|'''Flowchart effective in communicating the concept'''|none|415x415px]]
== Flags and Pointers ==
== Flags and Pointers ==
[[File:Needs Editing.png|none|thumb|426x426px|'''Flagging for further refinement''']]
[[File:Needs Editing.png|none|thumb|426x426px|'''Flagging for further refinement''']]
Similarly to draw attention of the author to provide reference to a particular section or statement in an article the <nowiki>{{citation needed}}</nowiki> flag is added.
Similarly to draw attention of the author to provide reference to a particular section or statement in an article the <nowiki>{{citation needed}}</nowiki> flag is added.
== Verses and Meanings ==
Unique to Dharmawiki, we strive to take Samskrit to the masses as well as the scholars. Under the heading of Verses and Meanings, we aim to stimulate the scholars who would like to have more information about a particular topic and would like to contribute more towards a said topic. With this in mind we are providing scope to elaborate content as well as outreach to the masses who want to explore our traditional subjects.
A reader may find such section just above the References in places where they are suitable.
[[File:Verses and meanings.png|none|thumb|500x500px|'''Example''']]
== Reference Section ==
== Reference Section ==
At the end of most articles, there is a relevant References section where the references cited in the article are automatically placed as a built-in feature of the software. Links to external websites and webpages, reference material (archives, repositories) and organized categories of knowledge which can be searched and traversed in a loose hierarchy are listed at the end of the article under Notes section. Links within the articles may be given to other repositories such as Shodhganga theses, Dictionaries such as Shabdakalpadruma and Vachaspatyam.
[[File:Intersite Links.png|thumb|500x500px|'''Links to external pages or sites''']]
At the end of most articles, there is a relevant References section where the references cited in the article are automatically placed as a built-in feature of the software.
Referencing may be done to the following
* external websites and webpages (kamakoti.org, vedicheritage.gov.in etc)
* books which are available online (open source or permitted to use such as Hindu Dharma by Chandrasekharendra Paramacharya)
* reference material such as Ph.D theses (archives, repositories such as Shodhganga)
* dictonaries such as Shabdakalpadruma and Vachaspatyam
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