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*Have a look at the [[Etiquette| OWW etiquette page]]. | *Have a look at the [[Etiquette| OWW etiquette page]]. | ||
===Aggregation and organization of information=== | ===Aggregation and organization of information=== | ||
For example, we'd like to list as many protocols as possible on the [[Protocols]] page. There are certainly protocols out there that are not linked to from the protocols page. If you find such a page and you think the author(s) would be happy to add it to the community protocols, then add the link. The same applies to equipment, materials or other shared resource pages in search of a home. | For example, we'd like to list as many protocols as possible on the [[Protocols]] page. There are certainly protocols out there that are not linked to from the protocols page. If you find such a page and you think the author(s) would be happy to add it to the community protocols, then add the link. The same applies to equipment, materials or other shared resource pages in search of a home. | ||
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*Right now, you need to find a page by chance or go trawling through lab pages looking for protocol/equipment/material sections. | *Right now, you need to find a page by chance or go trawling through lab pages looking for protocol/equipment/material sections. | ||
*If we could come up with a more automated way of aggregating protocols that would be great, maybe an extension or new special page would help? See below for how to do this. | *If we could come up with a more automated way of aggregating protocols that would be great, maybe an extension or new special page would help? See below for how to do this. | ||
===Active Collaborations=== | ===Active Collaborations=== | ||
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'''How do I do this?'''<br> | '''How do I do this?'''<br> | ||
*If you know how to edit a page and you have an opinion on something, then you can almost definitely go edit these pages. *Remember that a wiki such as OWW depends on users being '''bold''' with their edits. | *If you know how to edit a page and you have an opinion on something, then you can almost definitely go edit these pages. *Remember that a wiki such as OWW depends on users being '''bold''' with their edits. | ||
===Add pages that have been previously requested=== | ===Add pages that have been previously requested=== | ||
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'''How do I do this?'''<br> | '''How do I do this?'''<br> | ||
*Go to [[Special:Wantedpages]], pick a page you know something about and add content! | *Go to [[Special:Wantedpages]], pick a page you know something about and add content! | ||
===Desirable [[OpenWetWare:Extensions|Extensions]]=== | ===Desirable [[OpenWetWare:Extensions|Extensions]]=== | ||
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*[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Write_your_own_MediaWiki_extension Tutorial] on how to write an [[OpenWetWare:Extensions|extension]] | *[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Write_your_own_MediaWiki_extension Tutorial] on how to write an [[OpenWetWare:Extensions|extension]] | ||
*[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Writing_a_new_special_page Tutorial on how to write a new special page] | *[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Writing_a_new_special_page Tutorial on how to write a new special page] | ||
===Improve pages for new users=== | |||
We're trying to make OpenWetWare as painless to use and edit as possible, especially for new users. Ideally, we want concise and useful explanations for new users (and potential users). Help improve these pages for new users. | |||
*[[OpenWetWare:Getting started | Getting started]] <-- give advice to new OpenWetWare labs and users. <font color="red">'''UPDATE: 2/22/2006 Actively in progress!'''</font> | |||
*[[OpenWetWare:About | About us]] | |||
*[[OpenWetWare:Why join? | Why join OpenWetWare?]] <-- give others reasons to join | |||
*[[OpenWetWare:FAQ]] | |||
*[[OpenWetWare:Tips | Tips on using OpenWetWare]] <-- handy tips for users acquainted with the basics | |||
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