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=== Format Guidelines ===
 
=== Format Guidelines ===
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*[[Formating Guidelines]] are constantly being refined over time, they include the style of presenting data
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*use primary Samskrit sources citing the texts available in archives or any other open source 
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*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
*interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
 
*Standard Format Guidelines are constantly being refined over time
 
 
===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.
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**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.
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**Interlinking of articles (using the hyperlinking feature of wikisoftware) to develop a structure and hierarchy in content matter
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**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.