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Ross Burgess: /* Referencing web pages */

2017-11-06T16:48:34Z

Referencing web pages

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	Very often, particularly for current events and organisations, the only source of information will be a website. To reference something on the web, put the web address first, followed by the author, title, etc – see recent articles for the layout.		Very often, particularly for current events and organisations, the only source of information will be a website. To reference something on the web, put the web address first, followed by the author, title, etc – see recent articles for the layout.

	One big problem with referencing web pages is that they may disappear without trace. Unfortunately this has happened with a number of sites that we referenced early on in this Wiki. The solution, from now on, is to use the [[WebCite\|Web Citation]] service for any web page that's likely to change in future. In fact it's probably best to use it for any web page except those giving the text of books or major newspapers, where it should always be possible (in principle) to access the paper copy. We can give guidance on how to use the service.		One big problem with referencing web pages is that they may disappear without trace. Unfortunately this has happened with a number of sites that we referenced early on in this Wiki. The solution, from now on, is to use the [[WebCite\|Web Citation]] service or the [[Internet Archive]] for any web page that's likely to change in future. In fact it's probably best to use it for any web page except those giving the text of books or major newspapers, where it should always be possible (in principle) to access the paper copy. We can give guidance on how to use the service.

	== Suggested topics ==		== Suggested topics ==

Ross Burgess: /* Referencing web pages */

2017-11-06T16:47:41Z

Referencing web pages

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	==Referencing web pages==		==Referencing web pages==
	Very often, particularly for current events and organisations, the only source of information will be a website. To reference something on the web, put the web address first ~~(note we don't follow the Wikipedia approach of hiding the actual address)~~ followed by the author, title, etc – see recent articles for the layout.		Very often, particularly for current events and organisations, the only source of information will be a website. To reference something on the web, put the web address first, followed by the author, title, etc – see recent articles for the layout.

	One big problem with referencing web pages is that they may disappear without trace. Unfortunately this has happened with a number of sites that we referenced early on in this Wiki. The solution, from now on, is to use the [[WebCite\|Web Citation]] service for any web page that's likely to change in future. In fact it's probably best to use it for any web page except those giving the text of books or major newspapers, where it should always be possible (in principle) to access the paper copy. We can give guidance on how to use the service.		One big problem with referencing web pages is that they may disappear without trace. Unfortunately this has happened with a number of sites that we referenced early on in this Wiki. The solution, from now on, is to use the [[WebCite\|Web Citation]] service for any web page that's likely to change in future. In fact it's probably best to use it for any web page except those giving the text of books or major newspapers, where it should always be possible (in principle) to access the paper copy. We can give guidance on how to use the service.

Ross Burgess at 16:44, 6 November 2017

2017-11-06T16:44:02Z

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	Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. We normally recommend omitting the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page.		Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. We normally recommend omitting the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page.

	The ''body'' of the article should normally start with the name (as for the page title, but including "The" as mecessary). If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then if appropriate put the initials (e.g. ~~“EGLSF”~~) in brackets after the name.		The body of the article should normally start with the name (as for the page title, but including "The" as mecessary). If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then if appropriate put the initials (e.g. "EGLSF") in brackets after the name e.g. '''The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF)''' is the umbrella association for LGBT sports clubs in Europe…

	e.g. '''The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF)''' is the umbrella association for LGBT sports clubs in Europe…

	If the page already exists, you may edit it using the “edit” tab, if the page does not already exist, it will ask you if you want to create it – click the red title to create the page. Then start writing.		If the page already exists, you may edit it using the “edit” tab, if the page does not already exist, it will ask you if you want to create it – click the red title to create the page. Then start writing.

Ross Burgess at 16:42, 6 November 2017

2017-11-06T16:42:09Z

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	If you want to enter or edit information, create an account by emailing [mailto:jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk] with your name, email address, a chosen "Username", for this site, and Jonathan will send you a password. If you have an area of interest or represent an organisation, please include that in your email.		If you want to enter or edit information, create an account by emailing [mailto:jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk] with your name, email address, a chosen "Username", for this site, and Jonathan will send you a password. If you have an area of interest or represent an organisation, please include that in your email.

	Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then put the initials (e.g. “EGLSF”) in brackets after the name ~~in the ''body'' of the article. We recommend missing out the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page~~.		Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. We normally recommend omitting the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page.

			The ''body'' of the article should normally start with the name (as for the page title, but including "The" as mecessary). If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then if appropriate put the initials (e.g. “EGLSF”) in brackets after the name.

	e.g. '''The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF)''' is the umbrella association for LGBT sports clubs in Europe…		e.g. '''The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF)''' is the umbrella association for LGBT sports clubs in Europe…

Ross Burgess at 16:37, 6 November 2017

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	== Getting started ==		== Getting started ==
	If you want to enter or edit information, create an account by emailing [mailto:jonathan@~~lgbthistoryuk~~.~~org~~ jonathan@~~lgbthistoryuk~~.~~org~~] with your name, email address, a chosen "Username", for this site, and Jonathan will send you a password. If you have an area of interest or represent an organisation, please include that in your email.		If you want to enter or edit information, create an account by emailing [mailto:jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk jonathan@lgbtarchive.uk] with your name, email address, a chosen "Username", for this site, and Jonathan will send you a password. If you have an area of interest or represent an organisation, please include that in your email.

	Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then put the initials (e.g. “EGLSF”) in brackets after the name in the ''body'' of the article. We recommend missing out the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page.		Once you have your password, you can log in and search for a term, using the search field below the login field. Use the correct spelling, upper- and lower-case letters, as appropriate, because, if the article does not exist already, it will ask you to create a page with this exact title. If you’re creating a page that’s the name of an organisation, use the full name (e.g. “The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation”), then put the initials (e.g. “EGLSF”) in brackets after the name in the ''body'' of the article. We recommend missing out the word “The” in the page title, as it makes it easier for people to find the page.

Ross Burgess: /* Guidelines to writing */ Removed the sentence "don’t hide the URLs of external web sites"

2016-07-29T16:20:21Z

Guidelines to writing: Removed the sentence "don’t hide the URLs of external web sites"

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	<li> don’t copy from other websites and books without permission from the copyright owner		<li> don’t copy from other websites and books without permission from the copyright owner
	<li> be aware that you don’t own what you’ve written and other people may change it		<li> be aware that you don’t own what you’ve written and other people may change it
	~~<li> don’t hide the URLs of external web sites~~
	<li> use modern UK spelling and punctuation conventions, for instance "theatre" rather than "theater" and "E M Forster" rather than "E. M. Forster" (but keep the original spelling etc in direct quotations)		<li> use modern UK spelling and punctuation conventions, for instance "theatre" rather than "theater" and "E M Forster" rather than "E. M. Forster" (but keep the original spelling etc in direct quotations)
	<li> for consistency, we've chosen to use plural for category names		<li> for consistency, we've chosen to use plural for category names

Ross Burgess: /* Guidelines to writing */

2015-12-15T10:32:07Z

Guidelines to writing

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	<ul>		<ul>
	<li> use a neutral point of view, avoid articles that read like adverts		<li> use a neutral point of view, avoid articles that read like adverts
	<li> use the third person throughout — avoid ~~“I”~~, ~~“we”~~, or ~~“you”~~ (~~unless you’re writing personal quotation~~)		<li> use the third person throughout — avoid "I", "we", or "you" (except in direct quotations)
	<li> be careful with statements about living people that could be libellous		<li> be careful with statements about living people that could be libellous
	<li> don’t mention people’s HIV status unless relevant and publicised		<li> don’t mention people’s HIV status unless relevant and publicised

Ross Burgess: /* Cross-references */

2015-12-04T23:31:00Z

Cross-references

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	==Cross-references==		==Cross-references==
	Almost all articles will refer to things or people about which have their own articles on this Wiki. It's extremely useful to mark these cases by putting double square brackets round the words in question, <code><nowiki>[[like this]]</nowiki></code>. If you've spelt the words correctly the user will see them highlighted in blue, and be able to click on them to go to the other article.		Almost all articles will refer to things or people about which have their own articles on this Wiki. It's extremely useful to mark these cases by putting double square brackets round the words in question, <code><nowiki>[[like this]]</nowiki></code>. If you've spelt the words correctly the user will see them highlighted in blue, and be able to click on them to go to the other article.

			Once you've created your article, you might like to check any other articles that should be linking back to it.

	==Pictures==		==Pictures==

Ross Burgess: /* Guidelines to writing */

2015-12-04T23:29:56Z

Guidelines to writing

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	<li> for consistency, we've chosen to use plural for category names		<li> for consistency, we've chosen to use plural for category names
	</ul>		</ul>

			For some examples of articles that we're reasonably happy with (although even these are not guaranteed to be complete) see [[:Category:Selected articles]].

	==Cross-references==		==Cross-references==

Ross Burgess: /* Getting started */

2015-12-04T19:30:57Z

Getting started

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	If the page already exists, you may edit it using the “edit” tab, if the page does not already exist, it will ask you if you want to create it – click the red title to create the page. Then start writing.		If the page already exists, you may edit it using the “edit” tab, if the page does not already exist, it will ask you if you want to create it – click the red title to create the page. Then start writing.

	If you're not sure what to write about, you could have a look at the "[[Articles needed]]" page which lists items we think ~~out~~ to be written up, but don't yet have their own articles. For a much longer list, click "Special pages" in the left-hand Toolbox and then "Wanted pages". We would also very much like some information about the remaining small number of '''[[:File:Districts with no LGBT history.png\|Districts with no LGBT history]]'''.		If you're not sure what to write about, you could have a look at the "[[Articles needed]]" page which lists items we think ought to be written up, but don't yet have their own articles. For a much longer list, click "Special pages" in the left-hand Toolbox and then "Wanted pages". We would also very much like some information about the remaining small number of '''[[:File:Districts with no LGBT history.png\|Districts with no LGBT history]]'''.

	We've created a category of "Stub" pages - there are pages with only the most basic information, which we haven't yet had the time or the information to make into a proper article. Any help on these would be very welcome. See [[:Category:Stubs]].		We've created a category of "Stub" pages - there are pages with only the most basic information, which we haven't yet had the time or the information to make into a proper article. Any help on these would be very welcome. See [[:Category:Stubs]].