Wikiproject
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"Wikipedia's goal is to provide knowledge. But knowledge is only useful if you can find it. The main limitation of a search box is that it can only look for what you already know exists. Our mission is to show what exists and provide easy access to that knowledge."
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[edit] So, what are outlines?
Outlines are...
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[edit] How do outlines help me?
A well-developed outline...
- presents a subject's essential topics in one convenient place
- shows what is related to what
- lets you scan or skim a whole subject by scrolling
- makes it much easier to find something when you don't know precisely what you are looking for
- displays the subject's branches, letting you follow them to skip to right what you need
- includes topics the average reader couldn't use the search box to find, because he never knew they existed
- can be used as a study itinerary to learn the subject
- serves as a table of contents for the subject's coverage on Wikipedia
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[edit] What can I do to help?
Whether you believe it or not, such an important project is only being run by a few dedicated editors and anyone who decides to help would become a tremendous help.
[edit] How-to
- See also: Helpful tips
[edit] Start a new outline
Starting a new outline is the best way to help Wikipedia's outlines!
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- See also: Helpful tips (read it!)
- First, decide which topic you'd like to outline. It could be as broad as Outline of mathematics, or as narrow as Outline of chocolate and start the page. The title should be in the format of Outline of x
- Write a little introduction before you outline to get warmed up, this will also be the intro of the outline.
- Start listing articles on your topic. You can find them by using Special:PrefixIndex and a site allintitle Google search.
- Organize your links in a way that is accessible so that people can find the articles you linked to. You may also use an {{Outline generator}} template, like this: {{subst:Outline generator|topic uncapitalized|topic capitalized}} or, if you're outlining a specific country, {{subst:Template:Outline country|country name}}.
- After that, you can add a few pictures to make it look nice. Try using different ones than the ones on the article by searching on Commons. Once you've finished, take a look back and see if you were able to outline the subject successfully and then leave a message here so we can review it.
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[edit] Work on an existing outline
Even though there are many outlines, there are also many unfinished ones. You can see here for a list of outlines that need to be completed. This job is perfect for learning the ins and outs of outlines.
[edit] Recruit others
- See also: OOK Outreach
We need all the help we can get. So tell all your friends about the OOK, and invite them to join in on the fun! Because of the size and scope of this project, recruiting is a high priority and major activity. Your help is greatly needed. If you would like to participate in the recruiting effort as a whole, please drop a note here.
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[edit] Spread the word!
Displaying userboxes on your userpages is a great way to spread the word and motivate others. Here are some userboxes to choose from:
{{WP:WPOOKMEMBER}} {{WP:OLSMADE|amt here}} {{WP:OLSLOVE}}
[edit] Sign up!
Become a member of OOK and receive newsletters and tasks. Here are some current active members:
This is a list of volunteers, to add your name, click here
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In order to increase participation, we will hold several outline contests with nice awards for winners and participants.
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