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[[File:Gynopedfemaletravel1.jpg|400px | thumb|right|alt=Gynopedia image created by Arielle White (2019)|]] | [[File:Gynopedfemaletravel1.jpg|400px | thumb|right|alt=Gynopedia image created by Arielle White (2019)|]]<big>'''''Please join us and become an editor on Gynopedia!'''''</big> | ||
'''''Here's why:''''' | |||
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* No prior wiki editing experience necessary! All are welcome. | * No prior wiki editing experience necessary! All are welcome. | ||
* You don't need to create an account (but [https://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Welcome+to+Gynopedia&returntoquery=type%3Dsignup you can], if you want). | * You don't need to create an account (but [https://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Welcome+to+Gynopedia&returntoquery=type%3Dsignup you can], if you want). | ||
* You don't need to be a medical | * You don't need to be a medical expert. You just need to have useful & reliable information. | ||
* It's super easy to edit. Just search for a country or city, and then click "Edit." | * It's super easy to edit. Just search for a country or city, and then click "Edit." | ||
* The information you provide can help people around the world. | * The information you provide can help people around the world. | ||
* We're a grassroots labor of love! No advertisements, corporate sponsors, or sponsored content. | * We're a grassroots labor of love! No advertisements, corporate sponsors, or sponsored content. | ||
Below, you can read our guide on how to contribute information. But, if you're confused, want extra guidance, or just want to say hi, please | <big>'''''Watch videos before you get started'''''</big> | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VazUiuQ7aSI Introduction to Gynopedia] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlAKm7B_reU How to Edit Gynopedia pages] | |||
<big>'''''Learn through our guide'''''</big> | |||
Below, you can read our guide on how to contribute information. But, if you're confused, want extra guidance, or just want to say hi, please contact us! You can email us (gynopediawiki@gmail.com), or you can find us on Facebook ([https://www.facebook.com/gynopedia/ @gynopedia]), Twitter ([https://twitter.com/gynopedia @gynopedia]), or Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/gynopedia_global/ @gynopedia_global]). Happy editing! | |||
==The Basics: How to Contribute Content== | ==The Basics: How to Contribute Content== | ||
=== 1. | === 1. Decide if you want to create an account === | ||
You don't need to create an account to edit Gynopedia—you can begin editing immediately, if you want. But you may prefer to create an account. We'll explain both options below. | |||
==== Edit after creating an account ==== | |||
If you want to remain anonymous, we recommend that you [https://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Welcome+to+Gynopedia&returntoquery=type%3Dsignup create a Gynopedia account]. It's very fast and easy to register as a new user. You also don't need to provide an email associated with your account, but it's recommended in case you want to reset the password. Once you have registered, your edits will be anonymous, since they'll be stored under your username. | |||
==== Edit without creating an account ==== | |||
If you want to begin editing immediately, you don't need to create an account. You can simply click "Edit" to begin editing Gynopedia pages. If you choose this option, your [https://whatismyipaddress.com/ip-address IP address] will be stored and displayed (rather than a username). Some people care about keeping their IP address private, and some don't. It's up to you to decide what you feel comfortable with. If you don't want your IP address displayed, we recommend that you create an account. | |||
=== 2. Search for page to edit === | === 2. Search for page to edit === | ||
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=== 3. Begin editing === | === 3. Begin editing === | ||
Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. Feel free to add whatever you think would be useful to people. But how do you add information? Well, it turns out that you have two choices for which editing mode to use: VisualEditor (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool). Keep on reading to learn more. | Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. Feel free to add whatever you think would be useful to people. But how do you add information? Well, it turns out that you have two choices for which editing mode to use: [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]] (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool). Keep on reading to learn more. | ||
==== VisualEditor ==== | ==== VisualEditor ==== | ||
If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit the page like how you would edit a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No coding or special skills are necessary! | If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit the page like how you would edit a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No coding or special skills are necessary! For more information, check out this [[mediawikiwiki:Help:VisualEditor/User_guide|VisualEditor User Guide]]. | ||
[[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | [[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | ||
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You should now be finished! Moderators of Gynopedia will review your changes and confirm that the edits are not spam or abusive content. They'll also make sure that the information is relevant and reliable to the community. If the content is valid, your edits will be officially accepted to be included onto the page for all Gynopedia readers to see. | You should now be finished! Moderators of Gynopedia will review your changes and confirm that the edits are not spam or abusive content. They'll also make sure that the information is relevant and reliable to the community. If the content is valid, your edits will be officially accepted to be included onto the page for all Gynopedia readers to see. | ||
== | == Customize & improve your edits == | ||
=== 1. What kind of information should I add? === | === 1. What kind of information should I add? === | ||
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* Recommendations of clinics, health care providers, nonprofits, NGOs, hotlines, or resources in a city, country, or region | * Recommendations of clinics, health care providers, nonprofits, NGOs, hotlines, or resources in a city, country, or region | ||
=== 2. | === 2. How does moderation work? === | ||
Unless an editor has been approved in advance, their edits will be moderated before being published. This is so we can prevent vandalism, spam, misleading, and irrelevant content to be added to Gynopedia. If we had a huge team, we could moderate content right as it became live. But, since we're a small operation, we need the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Moderation|Moderation extension]], so we can have the flexibility to moderate new edits when we have time to look them over. We review new edits at least once per day. | Unless an editor has been approved in advance, their edits will be moderated before being published. This is so we can prevent vandalism, spam, misleading, and irrelevant content to be added to Gynopedia. If we had a huge team, we could moderate content right as it became live. But, since we're a small operation, we need the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Moderation|Moderation extension]], so we can have the flexibility to moderate new edits when we have time to look them over. We review new edits at least once per day. | ||
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When your edits are approved, you won't receive a notification, but you'll be able to see them on the page. As long as the edits are done in good faith, we try to accept them. If there are small errors with them, we try to fix them ourselves. If the edits are spam, vandalism, inaccurate information, information we cannot verify, or edits that put people's security or safety at risk, we won't accept them. | When your edits are approved, you won't receive a notification, but you'll be able to see them on the page. As long as the edits are done in good faith, we try to accept them. If there are small errors with them, we try to fix them ourselves. If the edits are spam, vandalism, inaccurate information, information we cannot verify, or edits that put people's security or safety at risk, we won't accept them. | ||
If you have inquiries about the moderation status of an edit you submitted OR if you would like to become an approved editor (so no moderation is needed), you can email us (gynopediawiki@gmail.com) or reach out on social media. | |||
=== 3. How to add citations === | === 3. How to add citations === | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
== How to create new pages == | |||
[[File:No Page Found Example for Gynopedia.png|thumb|500x500px|Example of searching for a page with no results, so the user is able to create a new page.]] | |||
If you want to create a new page on Gynopedia, follow the steps below: | |||
# Confirm that the page doesn't already exist. You can search for it in the Search bar. | |||
# If the page doesn't already exist, you'll see text such as, "Create the page for [NAME] on this wiki!" | |||
# Click the name that is a red link. This will redirect you to a new page, where you can begin editing. | |||
# You can use the template we have created for new pages (just copy and paste the template content into the page). Note that the template is merely a recommendation; it's not a requirement. You can create your own page format, if you prefer. | |||
## [[Gynopedia Page Template: Visual Editor|Template for people using Visual Editor]] (copy & paste this into a new page) | |||
## [[Gynopedia Page Template: Source Editor|Template for people using Source Editor]] (copy & paste this into a new page) | |||
# Once you are done, you can publish your changes. | |||
==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== | ||