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==Help pages==
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'''[[Home]]''' > [[Help:Contents]]
* '''[[Help:Commentary pages|Commentary pages]]''': Commentary pages are the main content of this site.  [[Help:Commentary pages|This help page]] explains what is and what is not appropriate on a commentary page.  It also gives an overview of the four sections on each commentary page: [[Help:Questions commentary|questions]], [[Help:Lexical notes|lexical notes]], [[Help:Exegesis|exegesis]], and [[Help:Related links|related links]].
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* '''[[Help:User pages|User subpages]]''': Personal stories and reflections are not appropriate for [[Help:Commentary pages|commentary pages]] and should be put on a [[Help:User pages|user subpage]] instead.  [[Help:User pages|This help page]] explains how to create a user subpage.
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* '''Starting out'''
  
* '''[[Help:Discussion pages|Discussion pages]]''': Although the creation of commentary pages is the primary goal of this site (and, to a lesser extent, user subpages), oftentimes it is useful to discuss the content of these pages.  [[Help:Discussion pages|This help page]] explains how to read and edit discussion pages.  
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:* '''[[Site:Policies|Site policies]]''': One of the advantages of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] is that it allows many people to contribute to the content of a site.  Although this allows for exciting collaborative possibilities, there are dangers: if respect for differing points of view is not maintained, the wiki site can breed contention.  [[Site:Policies|This page]] lists the site policies that should be followed by all contributors in order to avoid contention and maintain respect for all points of view.  It also gives detailed policies about what type of content is appropriate for this website, and where that content should be placed.
  
* '''[[Site:Policies|Site policies]]''': One of the advantages of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] is that it allows many people to contribute to the content of a siteAlthough this allows for exciting collaborative possibilities, there are dangers: if respect for differing points of view is not maintained, the wiki site can breed contention.  [[Site:Policies|This page]] lists the site policies that should be followed by all contributors in order to maintain respect and avoid contention.
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:* '''[[Help:Quick start| Basic quick start]]''': A very brief introduction to the types of pages on this site and how to edit them.
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* '''What goes where? Types of wiki pages'''
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:* '''[[Help:Commentary pages|Commentary pages]]''': Commentary pages are the main content of this site.  Below are pages which explain what is and is not appropriate for each section of a commentary page (click [[Help:Commentary pages|here]] to see these all on one page):
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::* ''Questions.'' [[Help:Commentary pages#What are appropriate questions?|What are appropriate questions?]]
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::* ''Lexical notes.'' [[Help:Commentary pages#What are appropriate lexical notes?|What are appropriate lexical notes?]]
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::* ''Exegesis.'' [[Help:Commentary pages#What is appropriate exegesis?|What is appropriate exegesis?]]
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::* ''Related links.'' [[Help:Commentary pages#What are appropriate related links?|What are appropriate related links?]]
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:* '''[[Help:User pages|User subpages]]''': Personal stories, personal impressions, and non-scriptural quotes are not appropriate for [[Help:Commentary pages|commentary pages]] and should be put on a [[Help:User pages|user subpage]]  and linked to from the ''related links'' section instead.  [[Help:User pages|This help page]] explains how to create a user subpage(Note: personal impressions may also be put on the [[Help:Discussion pages|discussion page]].)
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:* '''[[Special:Upload|Profile pictures]]''': Follow this link to upload an image. Once the image is uploaded, copy the following text to your user page --> <nowiki>[[File:your file name here|250px|left]]</nowiki>. You can change the size of the image by adjusting 250px to be bigger or smaller, and you can play with the positioning of the image by substituting "right" or "top" in the place of "left".
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:* '''[[Help:Discussion pages|Discussion pages]]''': Although the creation of commentary pages is the primary goal of this site, oftentimes it is useful to discuss the content of the commentary pages.  Discussion pages are also a good place to brainstorm answers to thought questions or post other commentary that does does not fit the [[Help:Commentary pages|guidelines for commentary pages]] (e.g. testimony, personal stories, thoughts that are not directly substantiated by the scriptural text).  [[Help:Discussion pages|This help page]] explains the scope and workings of discussion pages.
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*'''How do I do it? Editing and formatting'''
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:* '''[[Help:Quick start#basic editing|Basic quick start]]''': Basic help on how to edit commentary or discussion pages.
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:* '''[[Help:Wiki markup|Wiki markup quick start]]''': A tutorial introduction to wiki markup plus some reference materials. More advanced than the Basic Quick Start but assume little prior knowledge of wiki markup.
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:*'''[[Help:Anchors|Anchors]]''': A place to keep track of anchors that contributors can link to and expand upon.
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:* '''[[Standard_LDS_abbreviations|LDS scripture abbreviations]]''': A list of abbreviations for books of scripture used on this site (based on the standard LDS abbreviations)
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:* '''[[Help:Writing in Greek or Hebrew|Writing in Greek or Hebrew]]''': Help on how to write in Greek or Hebrew fonts on this site.
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:* '''[[Help:Formatting|Formatting guidelines]]''': Formatting guidelines for the site.
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:*'''[[Site:Sandbox|Sandbox]]''': A place to experiment with editing&mdash;if you like to learn by trial and error, this is your place.
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*'''Other helpful pages'''
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:* '''[[Help:Scriptures]]''': How to use this site to answer questions about the scriptures.
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:* '''[[Help:Authenticating e-mail address]]''': How to authenticate (verify) your e-mail address
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:* '''[[Help:Emailing other users]]''': How to email another user of the site.
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:* '''[[Site:FAQ|Our FAQ]]''': Answers to common questions.
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:* '''[[Site:Tips|Tips]]''': Tips from various users on getting the most out the site
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:* '''Wikipedia pages'''
  
* '''Other helpful pages'''
 
:* [[Help:Scriptures]]: Go here for help on using this site to answer questions about the scriptures.
 
:*[[Help:Editing]] : Basic help on how to edit commentary or discussion pages
 
:* [[Help:Wiki markup]]: A short overview of wiki markup.
 
:* [[Site:Sandbox|Our Sandbox]]: Go here to experiment with editing. If you like to learn by trial and error, this is your place.
 
:* [[Help:Emailing other users]]: How to email another user of the site.
 
:* [[Site:FAQ|Our FAQ]]: Go here for answers to common questions.
 
:* Wikipedia pages
 
 
::*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Tutorial|Wikipedia's tutorial]]: A great tutorial for Wikipedia. Since Wikipedia and this site both use MediaWiki as its engine, much of the help you get from that site is applicable to this one.  
 
::*[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Tutorial|Wikipedia's tutorial]]: A great tutorial for Wikipedia. Since Wikipedia and this site both use MediaWiki as its engine, much of the help you get from that site is applicable to this one.  
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::* [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Help|Wikipedia's help pages]]: More help from Wikipedia.
 
::* [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Help|Wikipedia's help pages]]: More help from Wikipedia.
:* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_editors MediaWiki help] : If you really want to get into the details, go here. This takes you to the section "For editors." That's probably where you want to go but note that there is a lot of additional information about WikiMedia that you can find by browsing around once you are at that site.
 
  
If you need help and haven't found it, please add your question to [[{{ns:4}}:FAQ|our FAQ]] page. This site is so new that, from a relative perspective, one occurrence of a question is enough to count it as frequently asked :)
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::* [[Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style|Wikipedia's manual of style]]: Style guidelines followed at Wikipedia
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:* '''[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_editors MediaWiki help]''': Help from the WikiMedia site. WikiMedia is the application that powers this wiki. Its help tends to be most detailed and also most technical. The link takes you to the section "For editors." That's probably where you want to go but note that there is a lot of additional information about WikiMedia that you can find by browsing around once you are at that site.
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*'''Admin specific help pages'''
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:* '''[[Help:Creating Pages]]''': How to create a new page on the site.
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If you need help and haven't found it, please add your question to [[{{ns:4}}:FAQ|our FAQ]] page.  
  
 
==Related links==
 
==Related links==
* [[Site:Community Portal]]: If you are here because you want to help Feast upon the Word, please go to our [[Site:Community Portal|community portal page]].
 
  
* [[Site:Feedback]]: If you are here because there is a problem with this site and you'd like it fixed, or you'd like to suggest an enhancement, go to the [[Site:Feedback|feedback page]].
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* '''[[Site:Community Portal|Community portal]]''': If you want to help Feast upon the Word, please go to our [[Site:Community Portal|community portal page]].
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* '''[[Site:Feedback|Feedback]]''': If you want to note a problem with this site or you'd like to suggest an enhancement, go to the [[Site:Feedback|feedback page]].

Latest revision as of 12:20, 31 October 2015

Home > Help:Contents

  • Starting out
  • Site policies: One of the advantages of a wiki is that it allows many people to contribute to the content of a site. Although this allows for exciting collaborative possibilities, there are dangers: if respect for differing points of view is not maintained, the wiki site can breed contention. This page lists the site policies that should be followed by all contributors in order to avoid contention and maintain respect for all points of view. It also gives detailed policies about what type of content is appropriate for this website, and where that content should be placed.
  • Basic quick start: A very brief introduction to the types of pages on this site and how to edit them.
  • What goes where? Types of wiki pages
  • Commentary pages: Commentary pages are the main content of this site. Below are pages which explain what is and is not appropriate for each section of a commentary page (click here to see these all on one page):
  • Profile pictures: Follow this link to upload an image. Once the image is uploaded, copy the following text to your user page --> [[File:your file name here|250px|left]]. You can change the size of the image by adjusting 250px to be bigger or smaller, and you can play with the positioning of the image by substituting "right" or "top" in the place of "left".
  • Discussion pages: Although the creation of commentary pages is the primary goal of this site, oftentimes it is useful to discuss the content of the commentary pages. Discussion pages are also a good place to brainstorm answers to thought questions or post other commentary that does does not fit the guidelines for commentary pages (e.g. testimony, personal stories, thoughts that are not directly substantiated by the scriptural text). This help page explains the scope and workings of discussion pages.
  • How do I do it? Editing and formatting
  • Wiki markup quick start: A tutorial introduction to wiki markup plus some reference materials. More advanced than the Basic Quick Start but assume little prior knowledge of wiki markup.
  • Anchors: A place to keep track of anchors that contributors can link to and expand upon.
  • LDS scripture abbreviations: A list of abbreviations for books of scripture used on this site (based on the standard LDS abbreviations)
  • Sandbox: A place to experiment with editing—if you like to learn by trial and error, this is your place.
  • Other helpful pages
  • Help:Scriptures: How to use this site to answer questions about the scriptures.
  • Our FAQ: Answers to common questions.
  • Tips: Tips from various users on getting the most out the site
  • Wikipedia pages
  • Wikipedia's tutorial: A great tutorial for Wikipedia. Since Wikipedia and this site both use MediaWiki as its engine, much of the help you get from that site is applicable to this one.
  • MediaWiki help: Help from the WikiMedia site. WikiMedia is the application that powers this wiki. Its help tends to be most detailed and also most technical. The link takes you to the section "For editors." That's probably where you want to go but note that there is a lot of additional information about WikiMedia that you can find by browsing around once you are at that site.
  • Admin specific help pages

If you need help and haven't found it, please add your question to our FAQ page.

Related links[edit]

  • Feedback: If you want to note a problem with this site or you'd like to suggest an enhancement, go to the feedback page.