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For Dummies is an extensive series of instructional reference books which are intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The series has been a worldwide success with editions in numerous languages. The books are an example of a media franchise, consistently sporting a distinctive cover—usually ...
Rule 10. Ask for help. Wikipedia can be a confusing place for the inexperienced editor. Learning Wiki markup —the syntax that instructs the software how to render the page—may appear daunting at first, though the recent implementation of a new editing toolbar has made this easier, and usability development is ongoing.
Help:Referencing for beginners. "Wikipedian protester" by Randall Munroe, xkcd. Wikipedians famously demand citations for claims! One of the key policies of Wikipedia is that all article content has to be verifiable. This means that reliable sources must be able to support the material. All quotations, any material whose verifiability has been ...
Beginner's Guide to Editing Wikipedia. This step-by-step guide brings together some of the best resources to help you get started in Wikipedia. It is based on a guide originally created by User:LoriLee for middle and high school students to edit Wikipedia. If they can do it, you can!
Assume good faith. Keep a neutral point of view. Don't be inconsiderate. Ignore all rules. Don't hurt your peers. Wikipedia is not a battleground. Be willing to discuss your edits with your fellow editors. More information. See also.
Edit screen (s) Editing most Wikipedia pages is simple. Wikipedia uses two interface methods: classic editing with the Source Editor through wikitext (wiki markup), and a new VisualEditor (VE). Wikitext editing using the Source Editor is chosen by clicking the Edit source tab at the top of a Wikipedia page (or on a section-edit link ).
Training for educators: educators start here! A five-part, 97-page training for professors and other educators who want to run Wikipedia assignments for class, with introductions to core Wikipedia policies, editing basics, and an overview of best practices for designing and implementing Wikipedia assignments.
Author, journalist. Years active. 1983–present. Spouse. Tina Rathbone. Website. andyrathbone .com. R. Andrew "Andy" Rathbone (born 1961) is an author of a number of books, including For Dummies about Microsoft Windows as well as other computing books.