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Keep in mind the site will be under constant development. Wikis require a bit of learning to get started, but with a bit of dedication, you can take part by editing pages, adding categories, and so on here and on other wikis. We'll stay on top of changes to make information easy to find. | Keep in mind the site will be under constant development. Wikis require a bit of learning to get started, but with a bit of dedication, you can take part by editing pages, adding categories, and so on here and on other wikis. We'll stay on top of changes to make information easy to find. | ||
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To add a simple Wiki page, you can either create a link to it from another page (see [[Help:Editing]] or enter it's name in the search box, hit enter, then click on the link to create the new page. Don't forget to add your page to a category or link to it from relevant places so it can be found. | To add a simple Wiki page, you can either create a link to it from another page (see [[Help:Editing]] or enter it's name in the search box, hit enter, then click on the link to create the new page. Don't forget to add your page to a category or link to it from relevant places so it can be found. | ||
Keep in mind you can view how any page was created by clicking its Edit or Show source link. | |||
=== Adding media (images, documents, etc) === | |||
It's a little more complicated, but the same process once you get the hang of it. When logged in, you'll see a link to [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] on the left menu. Click that link, upload your media, and make a note of its file name. If it's called My picture.png, you can include it in any document with this syntax: <nowiki>[[File:My picture.png]]</nowiki>. Note files must also have unique names. When uploading pictures, it's best to use the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Image syntax], which also lets you control layout and size. | |||
== Why and how do I create categories? == | == Why and how do I create categories? == | ||
Add the wiki markup to the page that belongs in the category. For example, <nowiki>[[Category:My category]]</nowiki>. That will become a link that lists all pages in that category, including the one you're editing. | |||
You can create your own categories as appropriate to add different dimensions to a page. | You can create your own categories as appropriate to add different dimensions to a page. A page may not just about an artist, it may also be about an artisan instrument maker, someone who immigrated to Canada, and so on. | ||
Categories can be reused. You don't need to add a new set of locations to a category about a topic, since categories can be joined in queries — Asian Heritage Month and Location categories, for example. | Categories can be reused. You don't need to add a new set of locations to a category about a topic, since categories can be joined in queries — Asian Heritage Month and Location categories, using [[#Using ask queries|Ask queries]], for example. | ||
You can add text to category pages as an introduction. Categories can be made sub-categories of other categories. Just add the parent category to the category page. | You can add text to category pages as an introduction. Categories can be made sub-categories of other categories. Just add the parent category to the category page. | ||
You can list all categories on the site using [[Special:Categories|this page]]. | You can list all categories on the site using [[Special:Categories|this page]]. | ||
== Using ask queries == | |||
Since this is a semantic wiki, you can re-use content across the site using ask queries. Here's an example: | |||
<nowiki>{{ #ask: [[Category:Toronto]][[Category:Dance]] }}</nowiki> | |||
Will list all the Toronto Dance artists, like this: | |||
{{ #ask: [[Category:Toronto]][[Category:Dance]] }} | |||
== How can some content be featured on the front page == | == How can some content be featured on the front page == | ||