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| '''Battlestar Wiki''' is an [[Wikipedia:encyclopedia|encyclopedia]], [[Wikipedia:dictionary|dictionary]] episode guide and written ''[[Wikipedia:Collaborative writing|collaboratively]]'' by its readers. The site is a [[Wikipedia:Wiki|Wiki]], meaning that anyone, including ''you'', can edit almost any article right now by clicking on the '''[[#Editing|edit this page]]''' link that appears at the top of the page.
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| == Browsing Wikipedia ==
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| Wikipedia contains a huge amount of information on all sorts of subjects ranging from [[:Category:Episode Guide|Episode Guide]]s, [[:Category:Colonial|Colonial]]s, [[:Category:Cylons|Cylons]], [[:Category:Figures of Speech|Figures of Speech]] and to everything and anything in between. Try browsing the [[Special:Categories|various categories]].
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| You can also search for text in articles. Just go to the "search" field to the left, enter your search term and click "search". Note that the built-in search function may be disabled in times of server overload; in these cases you will be redirected to a [[Wikipedia:Google]]-based search of the Battlestar Wiki database. There are also [[Wikipedia:Searching|other ways]] to [[Wikipedia:Readers%27_FAQ#How_do_I_search_Wikipedia.3F|search Wikipedia]].
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| If you read something that you really like, then why not drop a note on the article's [[Wikipedia:talk page|talk page]]? First select the '''discussion''' link (look for it in the tabs above the page), to get to the talk page. Then select '''edit this page''' on the talk page, or click the '''+''' to the right of '''edit this page''' to simply add a new comment. We always love to get a little positive feedback.
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| If there's something we don't cover, or you're having difficulty finding what you're looking for, just ask us at the [[Battlestar Wiki:Wikipedian Quorum]], or add the topic to our list of [[wikipedia:requested articles|requested articles]]. Find other ways to [[Wikipedia:Explore|explore Wikipedia]] or... [[Help:Starting a new page|write an article yourself]].
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| == Editing ==
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| Everyone can edit pages in Wikipedia — even this page! Just click the '''edit this page''' link at the top of any page (except for [[Wikipedia:This page is protected|protected pages]]) if you think it needs any improvement or new information. You don't need anything special; you don't even need to be [[Wikipedia:How to log in|logged in]]. If you want to experiment first, without risk of "messing up" a real article, head over to [[Sandbox|the sandbox]], where you can practice editing to your heart's content. To practice editing an existing page like this one, just copy and paste it from the article's edit page into the sandbox. If you want to learn more, check out the [[Wikipedia:Tutorial|Wikipedia Tutorial]] to learn the basic info you should know as a member of our project.
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| You may find this a bit intimidating at first, but see [[Wikipedia:Replies to common objections|replies to common objections]] for an explanation of why the system still works.
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| Although there are already a lot of articles ({{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} at the last count), Wikipedia is constantly expanding with new articles written by people like you. You can [[Wikipedia:How to start a page|start a brand new article]], or find an existing article and add an entirely new section to it. A simple way to start helping is just to use Wikipedia as you would any other encyclopedia, but when you spot a problem—a [[spelling]] mistake, perhaps, or an unclear sentence—click '''edit this page''' and fix it. [[Wikipedia:Be bold in updating pages|Be bold in editing pages]]; if you can see a way of improving a page,''' do it'''. Don't worry too much about making mistakes; if you do get something wrong, you or anyone else can come along and fix it later. (Every version of every page is stored in a database. That means that it's easy to restore an older version and that every edit can be tracked).
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| ==Policies==
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| We've got a few policies and guidelines that you should look at. The three most essential principles are NPOV, CCL, and civility. What does this mean?
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| *NPOV, or [[wikipedia:neutral point of view|neutral point of view]] means that articles should not be biased, and should represent differing views on a subject fairly and sympathetically.
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| *All contributions to Wikipedia are released under the {{CCL}}. This specifically ensures that Battlestar Wiki shall, and will, remain freely distributable in perpetuity. Please do not submit any content that is copyrighted without permission of the copyright holder. Unless it falls underr the "[[Battlestar Wiki:fair use]]" doctrine of the [[Wikipedia:United States of America|United States of America]]. (See [[Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights|Copyrights]] for more information).
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| *Civility. Battlestar Wiki works by cooperation, and therefore mutual respect, [[Wikipedia:Civility|civility]], and [[Wikipedia:Wikilove|wikilove]] should be practiced universally. Please [[Wikipedia:Assume good faith|assume good faith]] when you disagree with someone, [[Wikipedia:Staying cool when the editing gets hot|stay cool]], and talk things over civilly. It is good practice to provide an [[Wikipedia:edit summary|edit summary]] explaining your changes so as to assist others with noticing and accepting your changes. If you find that your edits get removed or modified, wait a moment before reinstating them. First check the page history, your talk page, or the article's talk page to discuss. See also [[Wikipedia:Wikiquette|Wikiquette]].
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| ==Don't be discouraged==
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| If you run into conflicts in your first forays into editing, then don't let it get you down. In any collaborative project there are clashes. Have a look at the [[Wikipedia:Writers rules of engagement|Writers rules of engagement]] page as well as the other articles in the tutorial wing below. Use them to help you resolve the problems and learn how to become an active and productive contributor.
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| And if there's anything you don't understand — be it technical or social — and you're not sure where to look, just post a question on the [[Battlestar Wiki:Wikipedian Quorum]], and someone will be happy to help you.
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| Have fun!
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| ==Want to join up?==
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| Anyone can edit, but there are [[Wikipedia:Why create an account?|advantages]] to creating an account if you want to contribute regularly. To join, [[Special:Userlogin|'''create an account''']] and then introduce yourself to the community at the [[Battlestar Wiki:New user log|'''new user log''']].
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| == See also ==
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| === General information, guides and help ===
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| *[[Battlestar Wiki:About|About the project]]
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| *[[Battlesar Wiki:Help|Help pages]] — help on editing, starting new articles, and many other topics.
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| *[[Wikipedia:FAQ|Wikipedia FAQs]] — frequently asked questions about the site.
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| *[[Wikipedia:Glossary|Glossary]] — a glossary of common Wikipedia terms.
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| *[[Battlestar Wiki:What is Battlestar Wiki|What is Battlestar Wiki]]
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| *[[Battlestar Wiki:What Battlestar Wiki is not|What Battlestar Wiki is not]]
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| *[[wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines for contributors]]
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| *[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
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| === Wikicivics ===
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| ====Tutorial Wing====
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| *''[[Wikipedia:Wikiquette|Wikiquette]]''
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| *''[[Wikipedia:NPOV tutorial|Neutrality]]''
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| *''[[Wikipedia:Writers rules of engagement|Writers rules of engagement]]'' — dispute resolution.
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| *''[[Battlestar Wiki:Faux pas avoidance|Faux pas avoidance]]''
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| ====Department of Deeper Inquiries====
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| *''[[Wikipedia:Civility|Civility]]''
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| *''[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|Contributing]]''
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| *''[[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|The neutral point of view]]''
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| === The Wikipedia community ===
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| *[[Wikipedia:Contact us|Contact us]]
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| *[[:Category:Wikipedians|Wikipedians]] — different listings of regular contributors; you may add yourself if you wish.
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| *[[Wikipedia:Wikifun|Wikifun]].
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| [[Category: GFDL Licensed Works]] [[Category:Wikipedia]]
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