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| − | {{Header | + | {{Help Header|descriptif=Any contributor who is newly registered or intends to subscribe to Wikipedia may be wondering what the hell they might be doing. What to start with? Which profile will be suitable? This page offers some areas of participation.|Ariane=Getting involved in the Wikipedia community|difficulty=no|shortcut=[[Help:QF]]}} |
== Preamble == | == Preamble == | ||
| − | First and foremost, Wikipedia is based on '''[[Wikipedia | + | First and foremost, Wikipedia is based on '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Founding principles|founding principles]], essential''' and respected by all. |
| − | Keep in mind that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, that is, a collection of knowledge, with a universal vocation. This is | + | Keep in mind that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, that is, a collection of knowledge, with a universal vocation. This is' 'a reasoned synthesis of all established human knowledge''', which can be verified by everyone through the sources presented on each article. |
| − | The | + | The French-language version now includes {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, written and maintained by volunteers who write the articles, their correction, their layout, their maintenance, their illustration ... For more information, “[ [Help:Wikipedia in Brief|Wikipedia in Brief]] »presents the essentials about our common encyclopedia. |
| − | ===For your tests === | + | === For your tests === |
Avoid modifying articles to "test the system", introducing a fault, or removing items without justification. This could be considered vandalism, even if you act in good faith. | Avoid modifying articles to "test the system", introducing a fault, or removing items without justification. This could be considered vandalism, even if you act in good faith. | ||
| − | For your tests, '''there | + | For your tests, '''there are dedicated spaces''': |
| − | *By creating a [[Help:User account|user account]], you have a personal space for your tests, called '''draft'''. You can access it by [[Special:MyPage/Draft|clicking on this link]] if you are connected to this account. | + | * The '''sandbox''', a page erased regularly like a blackboard. By clicking on its "modify" tab, you can practice it, delete and publish syntax tests with complete peace of mind, before modifying the encyclopedic articles. |
| + | * By creating a [[Help:User account|user account]], you have a personal space for your tests, called '''draft'''. You can access it from the welcome message on your discussion page, or now by [[Special:MyPage/Draft|clicking on this link]] if you are connected to this account. | ||
| − | ==Some tasks == | + | == Some tasks == |
If, after your modifications, you feel that the page you have improved no longer has any reason to appear in these lists, you can remove the [[help:banner|banner]] which automatically categorizes, present in the form of [ [help:model|model]] at the top of the page. | If, after your modifications, you feel that the page you have improved no longer has any reason to appear in these lists, you can remove the [[help:banner|banner]] which automatically categorizes, present in the form of [ [help:model|model]] at the top of the page. | ||
{{Insert|important|Attention. It happens that items are placed in a maintenance category in an unjustified way, by mistake or by oversight. If in doubt, or if you cancel your changes, [[help:discussion|discuss it]] simply.}} | {{Insert|important|Attention. It happens that items are placed in a maintenance category in an unjustified way, by mistake or by oversight. If in doubt, or if you cancel your changes, [[help:discussion|discuss it]] simply.}} | ||
| − | === | + | === Are you starting? Improve existing articles! === |
Familiarize yourself with the encyclopedia with a few simple tasks. Once published, a modification is instantly put online and visible to all, so we count on your cooperation and your seriousness! | Familiarize yourself with the encyclopedia with a few simple tasks. Once published, a modification is instantly put online and visible to all, so we count on your cooperation and your seriousness! | ||
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| + | {{Task Counter|image=Circle-icons-typography.svg|titre=Correct articles|texte=Some articles have errors or formatting errors, your help is welcome to correct them!|Category=To be corrected} } | ||
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| + | <div style="max-width:210px; float:left; margin-right:20px;"> <! - Column 2 -> {{Task counter|title=Add sources|image=2017-en. wp-red-source.svg|texte=Some articles lack sources or references. You can help!|Category=Source}} | ||
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| + | {{Task counter|image=Circle-icons-camera.svg|title=Illustrate articles|texte=Some articles could benefit from some images ...|category=To illustrate}} | ||
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| + | {{Task Counter|image=Circle-icons-compose.svg|titre=Enrich articles|texte=Some articles lack information. Add the ones you know!|Category=To be detailed}} </div> | ||
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| − | + | === Do you have more experience? Try your hand at content creation. === | |
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Be careful not to add content to Wikipedia that has already been published elsewhere. [[Help:Copyright infringement|It's a crime]]! The content of Wikipedia articles must comply with the terms of the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/deed.fr Creative Commons license]. | Be careful not to add content to Wikipedia that has already been published elsewhere. [[Help:Copyright infringement|It's a crime]]! The content of Wikipedia articles must comply with the terms of the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/deed.fr Creative Commons license]. | ||
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<big> '''Create an article''' </big> <div style="float:right; margin-top:20px; padding:6px;"> [[Help:How to create an article|{{clickable button|How to create an article|color=red}}]] </div> | <big> '''Create an article''' </big> <div style="float:right; margin-top:20px; padding:6px;"> [[Help:How to create an article|{{clickable button|How to create an article|color=red}}]] </div> | ||
| − | Creating an article is a demanding task:take your time for it and don't forget to use a [[Help:Draft|draft]]. Keep in mind that for an article to appear in the encyclopedia, there must be `` independent '' and quality sources that can verify its reputation. So ask yourself these questions: | + | Creating an article is a demanding task:take your time for it and don't forget to use a [[Help:Draft|draft]]. Keep in mind that for an article to appear in the encyclopedia, there must be `` independent '' and quality sources that can verify its reputation. So ask yourself these questions: |
| − | *Have I checked that the chosen subject is not already covered? | + | * Have I checked that the chosen subject is not already covered? |
| − | *Who is talking about my topic? Is it a recognized media? | + | * Who is talking about my topic? Is it a recognized media? |
| − | *Are the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Eligibility criteria|eligibility criteria]] met for my topic? | + | * Are the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Eligibility criteria|eligibility criteria]] met for my topic? |
By answering these three questions in a thoughtful way, you will know '''[[Help:Article eligibility|if your topic is well chosen]]''' and you will have every chance of [[help:how to create a article|laying a new stone]] of the immense edifice that is Wikipedia. <small> | By answering these three questions in a thoughtful way, you will know '''[[Help:Article eligibility|if your topic is well chosen]]''' and you will have every chance of [[help:how to create a article|laying a new stone]] of the immense edifice that is Wikipedia. <small> | ||
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;Advice | ;Advice | ||
| − | :*High school or college '''courses''' can be useful for developing and building articles. However, be careful not to lose sight of the fact that the encyclopedic process is distinct from the educational process. An article does not look like a course (for this there is in particular [[Wikiversity]]). | + | :* High school or college '''courses''' can be useful for developing and building articles. However, be careful not to lose sight of the fact that the encyclopedic process is distinct from the educational process. An article does not look like a course (for this there is in particular [[Wikiversity]]). |
| − | :*Reading other encyclopedias can be useful to avoid any point of view and to locate themes closely related to the subject being dealt with. | + | :* Reading other encyclopedias can be useful to avoid any point of view and to locate themes closely related to the subject being dealt with. |
| − | :*Do '''personal research''':synthesizing journals, books, conferences, websites, documentaries, etc. is very enriching and allows you to be exhaustive. | + | :* Do '''personal research''':synthesizing journals, books, conferences, websites, documentaries, etc. is very enriching and allows you to be exhaustive. |
:* '''Under no circumstances should you copy to Wikipedia a text from an existing publication'''. This type of contribution is illegal and engages your responsibility. Also, avoid copying content that you have created and published elsewhere. </small> | :* '''Under no circumstances should you copy to Wikipedia a text from an existing publication'''. This type of contribution is illegal and engages your responsibility. Also, avoid copying content that you have created and published elsewhere. </small> | ||
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| − | ==A question?== | + | == A question? == |
| − | *[[Help:Home|Summary of help pages]] | + | * [[Help:Home|Summary of help pages]] |
| − | *[mailto:anabellebel@wikipedia2197.org Ask Anabellebel] | + | * [mailto:anabellebel@wikipedia2197.org Ask Anabellebel] |
| − | ==See also== | + | == See also == |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:What to do in an emergency?|What to do in an emergency?]] | + | * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:What to do in an emergency?|What to do in an emergency?]] |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:No personal attack # What to do in case of personal attack?|What to do in case of personal attack?]] | + | * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:No personal attack # What to do in case of personal attack?|What to do in case of personal attack?]] |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Article eligibility criteria # What to do with an article that does not meet the criteria|What to do with an article that does not meet the criteria?]] | + | * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Article eligibility criteria # What to do with an article that does not meet the criteria|What to do with an article that does not meet the criteria?]] |
