Longevity Wiki - User contributions [en-GB]

Handbook:Handbook

2021-12-13T01:39:20Z

Sharonwong: /* Translating an existing article */

== About the Handbook==
The Longevity Wiki Handbook is the 'source of truth' for the Wiki organisation. It currently contains our mission and strategy, the roles we are looking for, links to our communication platforms and some editing advice. Like the Wiki itself, it's all publicly accessible and transparent and will likely grow and change over time.
== Mission==
Longevity Wiki is an open-access project to create the go-to platform for the science of longevity. The wiki was borne from the need for high quality scientific content on aging and longevity to be freely available and accessible. The Wiki ultimately aims to cover the following topics in detail:

*Longevity drugs and the evidence supporting them
*Personal longevity strategies/advice
*Hallmarks of aging/biology of aging
*Animal models of aging
*Laboratories working in geroscience, and their focus
*Longevity biotech (companies, development pipeline)
*Biology of aging + diseases of aging connection

More information about us can be found on our [[About]] page.

==Strategy==
Instead of producing as much content as possible, we’re going to focus on creating 5 pillar articles written by experts on the topic. These articles will demonstrate the knowledge and quality of our initiative, and then we will build out the wiki from there. These are the pillar articles:

#'''Epigenetic reprogramming'''
#'''Aging and Neurodegeneration'''
#'''Rapamycin'''
#'''Biomarkers of healthspan'''
#'''COVID-19 and Aging'''

In conjunction with these articles, we are going to create a Glossary page of key terms in the longevity space, along with a short (2-3 sentence definition).

== Available Roles and Projects for the Wiki ==
Longevity Wiki is an open access, collaborative project and we invite all volunteers to contribute! The goal of the Wiki is to create a trusted, high quality platform of longevity science content.

This section lists the current projects we are working on, and how you can get involved. If you're interested, please complete our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we will follow up with you by email.

===Pillar article writing===
'''Role: Senior content writer'''

'''Minimum requirements: Masters or PhD training, ideally in a relevant field to content being written'''

We are seeking those with strong scientific backgrounds to help our initial offering of 5 ‘pillar’ articles that will form the initial content on the Wiki.

These articles are designed to be long-form (1.5-2.5k words) articles summarizing the relevant literature as it pertains to aging biology. The style we are aiming for is similar to a literature review, but with a simplified writing style that is accessible to non-specialist readers.

An example is our article on [[Rapamycin]], however, the style and structure of the article may vary by topic.

The following topics have been selected:

*'''Epigenetic reprogramming'''
*'''Aging and Neurodegeneration'''
*'''Rapamycin'''
*'''Biomarkers of healthspan'''
*'''COVID-19 and Aging'''

===Glossary expansion===
'''Role: Junior content writer'''

'''Minimum requirements: High school level biology'''

We are building a glossary of relevant terminology to expand the scope of the Wiki. The glossary will be accessible from an article through the use of so called ‘hovercards’ which makes it possible to display the meaning of a difficult term without leaving the article page.

The list of glossary terms is being populated based on the pillar articles. A full list of glossary terms can be found here (ADD LINK).

To contribute to the glossary, simply choose a term that has not yet been defined, and write a concise, and scientifically accurate definition.

Some guidelines:

*All references should be cited using APA referencing

*All links to internal articles should be linked
*Definitions should be clear and comprehensible to non-specialist audiences
*Definitions can be up to 270 characters in length

An example of a glossary term (ADD LINK).

===Life extension tool database===
'''Role: Researcher'''

'''Minimum requirements: Undergraduate biology, ability to comprehend the longevity data and research'''

We are creating a ‘life extension tool’ that provides an up to date overview of the life extension achieved for different animals with different interventions.

A [https://zpl.io/bePZGJl sample of the tool] can be viewed on our design platform Zeplin.

In order to populate data for the tool, we require assistance in reviewing the literature to identify the lifespan extension associated with different drugs and species, and the original publication in which this was published.

Our current database: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14OLhV4WWSUGomEY-3zko1o8zHHrJwt5YipGbjxhracM/edit?usp=sharing Life Extension Tool Data].

===Software engineering support===
'''Role: Engineer'''

'''Minimum requirements: Interest in software engineering'''

As the wiki grows, we need to ensure that the automation and infrastructure develops. We are especially looking for people with the following abilities:

* AWS reliability engineering/DevOps (people to manage infrastructure and deploy apps)
* PHP
* Front-end development
* Technical product ownership
* A scrum master/iteration manager

===Marketing===
'''Role: Based on experience and performance'''

'''Minimum requirements: Past experience in marketing, splendid communicator and creative individual who is eager to learn'''

Our marketing department is expanding. If you are a creative individual who loves communicating, you could get a lot of significant responsibilities.

=== Graphic design ===
'''Role: Illustrator, data visualization'''

'''Minimum requirements: Experience with graphic design'''

We are looking for individuals with graphic design skills to help us create and re-work pictures, scientific diagrams and graphs to communicate information to non-technical audiences. You will work closely with our content writers to produce high-impact, engaging visuals to accompany the written content.

=== Other roles ===
'''Role: Translator'''

We are looking for individuals with language skills to translate articles into other languages to reach a broader audience - particularly languages spoken commonly around the world. This will be done with the assistance of tools such as [https://www.deepl.com/translator DeepL].

'''Role: UX specialist'''

We are seeking expertise in user experience (UX) to help us design an intuitive and engaging platform. The goal is to create a satisfying experience for our users. You will work with the Head of UX in this role.

== Our communication platforms ==
Besides this Handbook we use a few other platforms for communicating and sharing resources. We're committed to being an open-access platform, and as such, we share all information possible, such as meeting minutes.

Non-engineering tasks are organised in Trello for now, use [https://trello.com/invite/longevitywiki/46e20cd2037ee4cf6e326277218f8286 this invitation link] to get access to the organisation.

=== Discord Server ===
We mostly communicate via the [https://discord.gg/UDKmjcnjye Longevity Wiki Discord Server]. It serves as a day-to-day message board, as well as the host of our meetings. Meetings take place every week at 08:30 GMT.

=== Google Drive ===
Our [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Ol2wcRd2IWUt_gOC5j5Ff7FjSzPVuBf Drive folder] is used for sharing many useful documents, such as draft ideas, spreadsheets, or useful non-wiki resources.

===Organisational monthly meetings===

* Organisanional task management: [https://trello.com/b/0u9pSclR/organisational Trello Board]
* [https://en.longevitywiki.org/wiki/Handbook:Meeting_Minutes Meeting minutes]

Monthly meeting on general organisational topics and as a synchronization between engineering and content writing.

==== Trello process ====
* Future ideas for clearly far in the future (months)
* Backlog for tasks to do soon (weeks)
* Todo for tasks agreed to be done next, or you want to work on next
* Once task is worked on -> Move to In Progress
* If you want someone to review -> Move to In Review
* If task is done -> Move to Done, can then be shared in the next weekly meeting and archived

=== Bi-weekly content writer meetings ===

* Organisanional task management: [https://trello.com/b/mfwbyEB6/content-creators Trello Board]
* [[Handbook:Content Writer Meetings|Meeting minutes]]

==== Agenda ====

* Introductions by new members (short, 1 min / person):
** Name & where you are based
** Background & interest in longevity
** What topics you want to contribute to
* Designate Meeting notes writer
* Content writer manager sharing process & technology updates
* Going through pillar articles updates (content, reviews, contributions)
* Round table: Unblocking writers - suggestions what to write on, asking for reviews etc.

==== Trello process ====
The process for tracking article progress with Trello cards is as follows:

* Unsassigned for article ideas
* Assigned when someone wants to write an article
* Once working on a draft: In progress
* When finished with a first draft: In Review (merged past columns)
* When reviewed by at least one other writer in the group: Completed

==== General remarks ====

* Articles are never really done, as science progresses, so if you want to add something meaningful - please do so and share your idea both on Trello and this meeting!
* Non-structured contributions: Just get started writing on topics that interest you - the Trello board is to synchronise your efforts with the team and share your work!

===Engineering Team===

*Source code: [https://github.com/longevitywiki Github]
*Task management: [https://longevitywiki.atlassian.net/jira/software/projects/LW/boards/1 Jira]
*Documentation & roadmap: [https://longevitywiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LW/overview Confluence]

==How to edit the Wiki==
All articles, no matter what categories they are tagged with, are found on the [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]] site.

===Let us know first===
If you want to edit the wiki, please [[Contact|contact us]] first, so we can help you get started.

===MediaWiki===
Longevity Wiki uses the [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] platform - the same as Wikipedia. This is the software that makes it possible to store all content, edit articles, track changes and more.
[[File:Account menu.png|thumb|100x100px|The Account menu]]

===Create an account ===
If you want to edit the wiki, it's a good idea to create an account first. That way it's easier to keep track of your work and you get some extra functionality. To create an account, in the menu click the Account icon on the right (the 'little person') and click '''Create account''' and follow the instructions. Creating an account is not mandatory however for editing.
[[File:Contribute menu.png|thumb|198x198px|The Contribute menu]]

===Create a page===
To create a new article on the wiki, go to the menu and click '''Contribute''' and then '''Create new page'''. You will then be prompted to select a title for your article. After that, the Edit toolbar appears at the top and you can start writing. The Edit toolbar provides you with standard edit functions like making headings, bold text, insert links, insert images and much more.

[[File:Editor Options Menu.png|thumb|198x198px|Editor Options Menu]]

The articles are categorized into four kinds, each with an associated category that should be added by using the '''Categories''' Option in the menu within the editor. (See "Editor Options Menu")

*'''Pillar Articles:''' Described in the [[Handbook:Handbook#Strategy|Strategy]] section, need expert knowledge equivalent to having a post-grad (MSc, Ph.D., MD) in a related area, currently managed by the core group. (Category: Pillar Articles)
*'''Longevity Articles:''' All articles about longevity, traditional wiki development and open for everyone to contribute. Should be created as draft first and reviewed by others in the community. (Category: Longevity)
*'''Glossary:''' Key terms in the longevity space, along with a short 2-3 sentence definition, no draft necessary. (Category: Glossary)
*'''Drafts:''' Articles that haven't been reviewed yet and finalized to a certain stage. (Category: Drafts)
These articles are all shown on the website on the [[Articles]] page.

====Drafts====
When creating a new page, the [[Template:Draft-article|Draft Article banner template]] should be added to beginning of article via <nowiki>{{ Draft-article }}</nowiki> (without spaces), automatically adding a banner and the "Drafts" category.

Drafts will not be actively mantained, but the core team might ask authors sometimes if they are still working on the article. The process for now is simple: Write a draft, have others in the community review it, finalise it and remove the draft banner '''(Work in Progress)'''.

For the review process we encourage to use our Discord server and write comments with the comments feature of the editor; text that is written in the editor but not shown on the published page.

===Edit a page===
To edit an existing article, lookup the article, go to the menu and click '''Contribute''' and then (under 'This page...') click '''Edit'''. Then the Edit toolbar will open at the top, and you can start writing.
[[File:Text editor.png|none|thumb|732x732px|The '''Edit''' toolbar]]

===Images===
Often it's a good idea to include images in your article. Just make sure that if you use an image of someone else, you are not violating any copyright. In general, you are free to use images with a [https://creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons] license, but don't forget to use the right [https://creativecommons.org/use-remix/ attribution]. If you need help creating an image yourself, let us know in the Images channel on our [https://discord.gg/jBR5aRcpfV Discord Server], and we can help you create a unique and copyright-free image.

===Referencing===
For referencing to external sources (e.g. a journal article), Longevity Wiki uses the [[wikipedia:APA_style|APA referencing style]] - the same as Wikipedia. To create a reference, click '''Cite''' on the Edit toolbar. There are a few useful resources for creating citations, such as [https://zbib.org/ Zoterobib].

===Writing style===
The aim of the Wiki is to create '''comprehensive''', '''scientifically accurate''' and '''accessible''' content on longevity. The writing style we are aiming for is essentially the same as Wikipedia, in balancing technical and non-technical content. Here is our '''[[Writing tips for easy reading|writing guide]]''' to help you get started. More information on Wikipedia's writing style can be found in [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style|Wikipedia's Manual of Style]].

===Translating an existing article===
[[File:Source code view.png|thumb|199x199px|Select Source editing to copy an article with formatting and references]]
To translate an existing article, create a new page in the language version of the wiki you want to translate the article into. For more guidance, ask us in the multilingual-wiki channel on our [https://discord.gg/jBR5aRcpfV Discord Server].

To carry over formatting and references, copy the source code of the original article sections you want to translate into the new page using '''Source editing''' view in the toolbar.

Translate the article using our writing guide, aim to preserve the article's '''meaning''' and '''accuracy.''' The preferred translation tool for a first draft is [https://www.deepl.com/translator DeepL].

==Contact information==
See our [[Contact]] page.

File:Source code view.png

2021-12-13T01:26:08Z

Sharonwong:

Select Source editing to copy an article with formatting and references

Handbook:Handbook

2021-12-13T01:17:37Z

Sharonwong: /* How to edit the Wiki */

== About the Handbook==
The Longevity Wiki Handbook is the 'source of truth' for the Wiki organisation. It currently contains our mission and strategy, the roles we are looking for, links to our communication platforms and some editing advice. Like the Wiki itself, it's all publicly accessible and transparent and will likely grow and change over time.
== Mission==
Longevity Wiki is an open-access project to create the go-to platform for the science of longevity. The wiki was borne from the need for high quality scientific content on aging and longevity to be freely available and accessible. The Wiki ultimately aims to cover the following topics in detail:

*Longevity drugs and the evidence supporting them
*Personal longevity strategies/advice
*Hallmarks of aging/biology of aging
*Animal models of aging
*Laboratories working in geroscience, and their focus
*Longevity biotech (companies, development pipeline)
*Biology of aging + diseases of aging connection

More information about us can be found on our [[About]] page.

==Strategy==
Instead of producing as much content as possible, we’re going to focus on creating 5 pillar articles written by experts on the topic. These articles will demonstrate the knowledge and quality of our initiative, and then we will build out the wiki from there. These are the pillar articles:

#'''Epigenetic reprogramming'''
#'''Aging and Neurodegeneration'''
#'''Rapamycin'''
#'''Biomarkers of healthspan'''
#'''COVID-19 and Aging'''

In conjunction with these articles, we are going to create a Glossary page of key terms in the longevity space, along with a short (2-3 sentence definition).

== Available Roles and Projects for the Wiki ==
Longevity Wiki is an open access, collaborative project and we invite all volunteers to contribute! The goal of the Wiki is to create a trusted, high quality platform of longevity science content.

This section lists the current projects we are working on, and how you can get involved. If you're interested, please complete our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we will follow up with you by email.

===Pillar article writing===
'''Role: Senior content writer'''

'''Minimum requirements: Masters or PhD training, ideally in a relevant field to content being written'''

We are seeking those with strong scientific backgrounds to help our initial offering of 5 ‘pillar’ articles that will form the initial content on the Wiki.

These articles are designed to be long-form (1.5-2.5k words) articles summarizing the relevant literature as it pertains to aging biology. The style we are aiming for is similar to a literature review, but with a simplified writing style that is accessible to non-specialist readers.

An example is our article on [[Rapamycin]], however, the style and structure of the article may vary by topic.

The following topics have been selected:

*'''Epigenetic reprogramming'''
*'''Aging and Neurodegeneration'''
*'''Rapamycin'''
*'''Biomarkers of healthspan'''
*'''COVID-19 and Aging'''

===Glossary expansion===
'''Role: Junior content writer'''

'''Minimum requirements: High school level biology'''

We are building a glossary of relevant terminology to expand the scope of the Wiki. The glossary will be accessible from an article through the use of so called ‘hovercards’ which makes it possible to display the meaning of a difficult term without leaving the article page.

The list of glossary terms is being populated based on the pillar articles. A full list of glossary terms can be found here (ADD LINK).

To contribute to the glossary, simply choose a term that has not yet been defined, and write a concise, and scientifically accurate definition.

Some guidelines:

*All references should be cited using APA referencing

*All links to internal articles should be linked
*Definitions should be clear and comprehensible to non-specialist audiences
*Definitions can be up to 270 characters in length

An example of a glossary term (ADD LINK).

===Life extension tool database===
'''Role: Researcher'''

'''Minimum requirements: Undergraduate biology, ability to comprehend the longevity data and research'''

We are creating a ‘life extension tool’ that provides an up to date overview of the life extension achieved for different animals with different interventions.

A [https://zpl.io/bePZGJl sample of the tool] can be viewed on our design platform Zeplin.

In order to populate data for the tool, we require assistance in reviewing the literature to identify the lifespan extension associated with different drugs and species, and the original publication in which this was published.

Our current database: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14OLhV4WWSUGomEY-3zko1o8zHHrJwt5YipGbjxhracM/edit?usp=sharing Life Extension Tool Data].

===Software engineering support===
'''Role: Engineer'''

'''Minimum requirements: Interest in software engineering'''

As the wiki grows, we need to ensure that the automation and infrastructure develops. We are especially looking for people with the following abilities:

* AWS reliability engineering/DevOps (people to manage infrastructure and deploy apps)
* PHP
* Front-end development
* Technical product ownership
* A scrum master/iteration manager

===Marketing===
'''Role: Based on experience and performance'''

'''Minimum requirements: Past experience in marketing, splendid communicator and creative individual who is eager to learn'''

Our marketing department is expanding. If you are a creative individual who loves communicating, you could get a lot of significant responsibilities.

=== Graphic design ===
'''Role: Illustrator, data visualization'''

'''Minimum requirements: Experience with graphic design'''

We are looking for individuals with graphic design skills to help us create and re-work pictures, scientific diagrams and graphs to communicate information to non-technical audiences. You will work closely with our content writers to produce high-impact, engaging visuals to accompany the written content.

=== Other roles ===
'''Role: Translator'''

We are looking for individuals with language skills to translate articles into other languages to reach a broader audience - particularly languages spoken commonly around the world. This will be done with the assistance of tools such as [https://www.deepl.com/translator DeepL].

'''Role: UX specialist'''

We are seeking expertise in user experience (UX) to help us design an intuitive and engaging platform. The goal is to create a satisfying experience for our users. You will work with the Head of UX in this role.

== Our communication platforms ==
Besides this Handbook we use a few other platforms for communicating and sharing resources. We're committed to being an open-access platform, and as such, we share all information possible, such as meeting minutes.

Non-engineering tasks are organised in Trello for now, use [https://trello.com/invite/longevitywiki/46e20cd2037ee4cf6e326277218f8286 this invitation link] to get access to the organisation.

=== Discord Server ===
We mostly communicate via the [https://discord.gg/UDKmjcnjye Longevity Wiki Discord Server]. It serves as a day-to-day message board, as well as the host of our meetings. Meetings take place every week at 08:30 GMT.

=== Google Drive ===
Our [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Ol2wcRd2IWUt_gOC5j5Ff7FjSzPVuBf Drive folder] is used for sharing many useful documents, such as draft ideas, spreadsheets, or useful non-wiki resources.

===Organisational monthly meetings===

* Organisanional task management: [https://trello.com/b/0u9pSclR/organisational Trello Board]
* [https://en.longevitywiki.org/wiki/Handbook:Meeting_Minutes Meeting minutes]

Monthly meeting on general organisational topics and as a synchronization between engineering and content writing.

==== Trello process ====
* Future ideas for clearly far in the future (months)
* Backlog for tasks to do soon (weeks)
* Todo for tasks agreed to be done next, or you want to work on next
* Once task is worked on -> Move to In Progress
* If you want someone to review -> Move to In Review
* If task is done -> Move to Done, can then be shared in the next weekly meeting and archived

=== Bi-weekly content writer meetings ===

* Organisanional task management: [https://trello.com/b/mfwbyEB6/content-creators Trello Board]
* [[Handbook:Content Writer Meetings|Meeting minutes]]

==== Agenda ====

* Introductions by new members (short, 1 min / person):
** Name & where you are based
** Background & interest in longevity
** What topics you want to contribute to
* Designate Meeting notes writer
* Content writer manager sharing process & technology updates
* Going through pillar articles updates (content, reviews, contributions)
* Round table: Unblocking writers - suggestions what to write on, asking for reviews etc.

==== Trello process ====
The process for tracking article progress with Trello cards is as follows:

* Unsassigned for article ideas
* Assigned when someone wants to write an article
* Once working on a draft: In progress
* When finished with a first draft: In Review (merged past columns)
* When reviewed by at least one other writer in the group: Completed

==== General remarks ====

* Articles are never really done, as science progresses, so if you want to add something meaningful - please do so and share your idea both on Trello and this meeting!
* Non-structured contributions: Just get started writing on topics that interest you - the Trello board is to synchronise your efforts with the team and share your work!

===Engineering Team===

*Source code: [https://github.com/longevitywiki Github]
*Task management: [https://longevitywiki.atlassian.net/jira/software/projects/LW/boards/1 Jira]
*Documentation & roadmap: [https://longevitywiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LW/overview Confluence]

==How to edit the Wiki==
All articles, no matter what categories they are tagged with, are found on the [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]] site.

===Let us know first===
If you want to edit the wiki, please [[Contact|contact us]] first, so we can help you get started.

===MediaWiki===
Longevity Wiki uses the [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] platform - the same as Wikipedia. This is the software that makes it possible to store all content, edit articles, track changes and more.
[[File:Account menu.png|thumb|100x100px|The Account menu]]

===Create an account ===
If you want to edit the wiki, it's a good idea to create an account first. That way it's easier to keep track of your work and you get some extra functionality. To create an account, in the menu click the Account icon on the right (the 'little person') and click '''Create account''' and follow the instructions. Creating an account is not mandatory however for editing.
[[File:Contribute menu.png|thumb|198x198px|The Contribute menu]]

===Create a page===
To create a new article on the wiki, go to the menu and click '''Contribute''' and then '''Create new page'''. You will then be prompted to select a title for your article. After that, the Edit toolbar appears at the top and you can start writing. The Edit toolbar provides you with standard edit functions like making headings, bold text, insert links, insert images and much more.

[[File:Editor Options Menu.png|thumb|198x198px|Editor Options Menu]]

The articles are categorized into four kinds, each with an associated category that should be added by using the '''Categories''' Option in the menu within the editor. (See "Editor Options Menu")

*'''Pillar Articles:''' Described in the [[Handbook:Handbook#Strategy|Strategy]] section, need expert knowledge equivalent to having a post-grad (MSc, Ph.D., MD) in a related area, currently managed by the core group. (Category: Pillar Articles)
*'''Longevity Articles:''' All articles about longevity, traditional wiki development and open for everyone to contribute. Should be created as draft first and reviewed by others in the community. (Category: Longevity)
*'''Glossary:''' Key terms in the longevity space, along with a short 2-3 sentence definition, no draft necessary. (Category: Glossary)
*'''Drafts:''' Articles that haven't been reviewed yet and finalized to a certain stage. (Category: Drafts)
These articles are all shown on the website on the [[Articles]] page.

====Drafts====
When creating a new page, the [[Template:Draft-article|Draft Article banner template]] should be added to beginning of article via <nowiki>{{ Draft-article }}</nowiki> (without spaces), automatically adding a banner and the "Drafts" category.

Drafts will not be actively mantained, but the core team might ask authors sometimes if they are still working on the article. The process for now is simple: Write a draft, have others in the community review it, finalise it and remove the draft banner '''(Work in Progress)'''.

For the review process we encourage to use our Discord server and write comments with the comments feature of the editor; text that is written in the editor but not shown on the published page.

===Edit a page===
To edit an existing article, lookup the article, go to the menu and click '''Contribute''' and then (under 'This page...') click '''Edit'''. Then the Edit toolbar will open at the top, and you can start writing.
[[File:Text editor.png|none|thumb|732x732px|The '''Edit''' toolbar]]

===Images===
Often it's a good idea to include images in your article. Just make sure that if you use an image of someone else, you are not violating any copyright. In general, you are free to use images with a [https://creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons] license, but don't forget to use the right [https://creativecommons.org/use-remix/ attribution]. If you need help creating an image yourself, let us know in the Images channel on our [https://discord.gg/jBR5aRcpfV Discord Server], and we can help you create a unique and copyright-free image.

===Referencing===
For referencing to external sources (e.g. a journal article), Longevity Wiki uses the [[wikipedia:APA_style|APA referencing style]] - the same as Wikipedia. To create a reference, click '''Cite''' on the Edit toolbar. There are a few useful resources for creating citations, such as [https://zbib.org/ Zoterobib].

===Writing style===
The aim of the Wiki is to create '''comprehensive''', '''scientifically accurate''' and '''accessible''' content on longevity. The writing style we are aiming for is essentially the same as Wikipedia, in balancing technical and non-technical content. Here is our '''[[Writing tips for easy reading|writing guide]]''' to help you get started. More information on Wikipedia's writing style can be found in [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style|Wikipedia's Manual of Style]].

===Translating an existing article===
To translate an existing article, create a new page in the language version of the wiki you want to translate the article into. Copy the source code of the original article

==Contact information==
See our [[Contact]] page.

Handbook:Handbook

2021-12-13T00:09:54Z

Sharonwong: /* Other roles */

Handbook:Meeting Minutes

2021-08-18T08:08:00Z

Sharonwong: /* 11/08/2021 */

== 18/08/2021 ==

=== Topics ===
''Max Schulz''

* Meeting Organization in general: I also like the process of always having a pre-created meeting topics from participants file for the next meeting
** Every participant plan can add his points already (I personally like to do this), then the meeting owner already has an idea in advance what people want to talk about and how to potentially structure it (Jack Harley in this case?)
* Updated the about page with pillar articles and ongoing projects suggestion ([[Handbook:Handbook]]). Some open points on my side (see page)
** 5 or 20 pillar articles to start with? Saw conflicting information
** Content should be merged with: [[About]], [[How to contribute]] (Especially "Other Roles")
** In the visual editor, there are quite some "paragraphs" that I can't delete, they don't show up in the source editor ...?
** Open calendar links for meetings would be good (also are there other meetings to know of...?)
* How do you navigate currently the articles on the wiki? For example, how do you find the handbook article? (Any ongoing efforts on the navigation side?)
* There are article drafts shared on Discord with Google Docs, we should encourage everybody to directly write to the Wiki so this work doesn't get lost (e.g. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSJjEJbP_A1Qs_uewoWjkSFUhsyfN1IUNUYIVuxDb7E/edit link]) (The "core articles" that we want to work on should just be categorized accordingly IMHO)
** Similarly, with the glossary suggestion - better if it would be already added to the wiki instead: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2dlsLK76bAXyU3ZPZ_eWn_oI3UFQEtie_8D2nRH5cQ/edit#heading=h.lhdrp4ijtcd2 google docs]
* What is the status of the vision and action plan? ([https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rlPZyncQGRW6koCunM23msQyVWEQ0CVyGMnMAUSaE8U/edit#slide=id.g655cbd83be_0_18 Google Slides])
* Idea to try get some funding from the upcoming Gitcoin round from VitaDAO? I know that the high quality articles would make the case stronger, on the other hand they explicitly want to also go for early projects and "open science": [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rjnkgxCdQ63V1M69cE-moeY6ktRfo5XIF8E9nwaeIU/edit Quadratic Funding Round Document]
* Last week, the process of registering a non-profit was quickly discussed but it's not in the minutes (I don't remember what was discussed)

== 11/08/2021 ==

=== Purpose ===
Regular weekly meeting

=== 🧍 Attending ===

* Jack Harley, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2dlsLK76bAXyU3ZPZ_eWn_oI3UFQEtie_8D2nRH5cQ/edit#heading=h.lhdrp4ijtcd2]Co-Founder
* Bogdan Dziewierz, Co-founder & Head of Engineering
* Max Schons, Content Writer
* Max Schulz, Engineering Team Member and Organisational Consultant
* Ben Wu, Head of Content
* Andreas Melhede, Head of Marketing
* Sharon Wong, Content Translator

=== 📣 Updates Roundtable ===

# Name: Max Schulz
## Discussed benefits of the ‘handbook-first’ approach, such as convenience in onboarding new volunteers to the organisation, and having a centralized knowledge base for strategy and roadmap documents. Brought up the need for a central landing page upon which organisational links are easily accessible.
## Discussed platforms for hosting the Handbook, such as Confluence.
# Name Bogdan
## Suggested using the Wiki itself as the ‘Handbook’, and Confluence for the engineering activities. The rest of the team agreed. Offered to create a namespace using MediaWiki for the handbook and landing page.
## Life extension tool is a work in progress.
# Name Jack
## Discussed the role of content writer manager, and suggested Max Schulz be introduced to this role.
## Once content writers are on board with the new content writing strategy, those with a biology background can be tasked with adding data to the life extension tool.
# ‍Name Max Schons
## Outlined briefly the content strategy of creating a few high quality articles then seeking the endorsement of experts in the field, to attract more high quality contributors.
## Provided example of meeting minutes layouts in a handbook: <nowiki>https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/releases</nowiki>
# Name Ben
## Provided update on the Times of India article, which will be published in the coming 1-2 weeks. The article will mention Longevity Wiki in the authors’ biographies section.
# Name Sharon
## Offered to review meeting minutes, and provided suggestions for the minutes - including key references and links at the beginning of the minutes.
# Name Andreas
## Provided updates on social media accounts.
## Did several edits and suggestions for the Aging Article for the Indian News Site.

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=== ✅ Action Items ===

* Bogdan to create namespace for Handbook, and Handbook landing page
* Jack follow up on Max’s organizational wiki suggestions
* Jack to follow up with Max Schulz regarding content writers management
* Jack to assign organizational document writing to other members
* Bogdan to organize an Engineering team spring meeting
* Jack to create and share a document of organizational processes
* Max Schulz to forward exemplary handbook to Jack
* Max Schons to continue working on Biomarkers of Healthspan article
* Ben Wu to continue working on Aging Epigenetics article
|}

== 04/08/2021 ==

=== 🧍 Attending ===

* Jack Harley, Co-Founder
* Bogdan Dziewierz, Co-founder & Head of Engineering
* Marc Smeehuijzen, Head of UX
* Ben Wu, Head of Content
* Andreas Melhede, Head of Marketing

=== 📣 Updates Roundtable ===

# Name: Bogdan
## Had the kick-off engineering meeting 30 July 2021 with Sam Voigt, Maximilian Schulz and Mark Whitlock. He setup Jira and Confluence. (These are popular project management tools in IT development). The engineering cards on Trello will be moved to Jira. For more details on this meeting, see the minutes on Confluence. (If you don’t have access to Confluence, ask Bogdan).
## Suggestion: split weekly meetings per department (so engineering, marketing, content, etc. all have their own weekly meeting instead of everybody in the same meeting).
## Suggestion: we could move the draft articles that we’re working on from Google Docs to the wiki itself. This way visitors can see the wiki is alive and check recent changes of the articles.
## Continue working on the Life Extension Tool and a glossary extension for the wiki, among other things. We might develop other tools in the future. Jack for instance suggested an interactive roadmap for longevity laboratories in the world.
# Name Ben
## There is a little delay in writing the India Times article on longevity. But it’s 90% done. He will see if we can get a famous professor as co author (e.g. David Sinclair). On Google Docs there’s a draft of the article and members of the team are welcome to provide feedback
# Name Jack
## Talked to Maximillian Schulz who made a number of interesting organizational suggestions for the wiki (see Jack’s email from 4 Aug. 2021). There is a need for organizational docs to be made transparently accessible on the Wiki, and we proposed this be in the form of pages on the Wiki categorized accordingly.
## New marketing expert is interested in joining the project, could work alongside Andreas
## Plan to reach out to expert in Rapamycin (Mikhail Blagosklonny) to seek a review/endorsement for this article on the Wiki.
## Looking for someone who can manage the content writers.
# ‍Name Marc
## Updated the design for the Life Extension Tool. There are now two modes: 1. you can see per species what % life extension has been achieved per intervention and 2. you can see per intervention what % life extension has been achieved per species. The designs can be found on Zeplin. (If you don’t have access to Zeplin, please send Marc your email address so he can add you). He also posted some screenshots of the designs in the UX channel on our Discord server.
## Made English to Dutch translations of the interface elements of the wiki (document is on Google Drive).
# Name Andreas
## Made some social media posts on the 5 key articles that we’re working on.
## Engagement and sharing relevant content on the various social media platforms (especially focused on Twitter)

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=== ✅ Action Items ===

* Ben looks for famous professor as co author for India Times article
* Jack follow up on Maximillian’s organizational wiki suggestions
* Jack looks for someone to manage the content writers
* Jack to assign organizational document writing to other members
* Marc joins the engineering team and moves his Trello cards to Jira
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== 29/07/2021 ==

=== 🧍 Attending ===

* Jack Harley, Co-Founder
* Andreas Melhede, Head of Marketing
* Ben Wu, Head of Content

=== 🙌 Celebrate wins ===

* New software developer, Mark Whitlock, will join the IT team to help develop the technical side
* Database for the Life Extension Tool (the UX design for which can be viewed here) has been created

=== 💬 Discussion Topics ===

* Who are we trying to target with content? Discussed the need for content that appeals to the masses to fill a gap in content in this space. While we hope to create content that scientists will read, and for credibility most will likely stick with reading review articles so we should bear in mind our target audience of non-specialists.

=== 📣 Updates Roundtable ===

# Name: Jack
## A new contributor, Max Schultz, who has written blog posts about knowledge databases has provided a report on the state of the Wiki, offering avenues for expanding the Wiki. The notes for his meeting agenda with me are attached below this document.
## We have created an excel spreadsheet of data for the Life extension tool, and are encouraging contributors to help expand the data.
## Have created a new folder in the Google Drive called ‘Weekly Meetings’ wherein this Meeting Minutes and future minutes can be saved.
## Discussed the need to update content writers with a new approach of creating a glossary for pillar articles.
# Name Ben
## Joao Pedro’s database contains an extensive list of drugs and their life extension effects, which we can draw from for our own tool. <nowiki>https://genomics.senescence.info/drugs/browse.php</nowiki>

<nowiki>https://genomics.senescence.info/drugs/</nowiki>

We should aim to create a more user-friendly, and simplified version for our tool, focusing on ~20 key drugs that are most relevant to today’s life extension protocols.

# We should focus on data from the ITP (NIA’s Intervention Testing Program) as this is a rigorous and reliable test.

# Name Andreas
## Clarifying the target audience as primarily those who are non-specialists
## Clarified the style of social media posts, as evidence-based and reliable, as advised by Ben.

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=== ✅ Action Items ===

* Jack meeting with Max Shulz to discuss further collaboration ideas
* Ben to add list of drugs of interest to lifespan extension tool database
* Ben to add relevant sources to the database for content writers - E.g. ITP
* Assign content writers / other team members with science background to assist with completing data for the life extension tool
* Andreas to create Discord channel for meeting minutes
* Communicate to content writers the new deliverables of expanding the glossary associated with the ‘pillar’ articles
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