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Bogdan at 19:08, 22 April 2025

2025-04-22T19:08:13Z

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	=== Create an account for faster editing ===		=== Create an account for faster editing ===
	To better keep track of your work, and to get extra functionality, [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]]. Note that you are able to edit or add content to the Wiki without creating an account, though this requires completing a ReCAPTCHA to save your work.		To better keep track of your work, and to get extra functionality, [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]]. Note that you are able to edit or add content to the Wiki without creating an account, though this requires completing a ReCAPTCHA to save your work

	~~== Other roles ==~~
	~~Besides writing, we could also use help in the following areas:~~

	* Software engineering
	* Marketing
	* UX and graphic design
	* Translations
	*Community manager
	*Social media manager

	== More information ==		== More information ==
	If you want to help out, great! Please [[contact]] us to discuss what you can do, or fill out our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we get back to you. More information about specific roles, the Wiki organization or editing tips can be found in our [[Handbook:Handbook\|Handbook]].		If you want to help out, great! Please [[contact]] us to discuss what you can do, or fill out our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we get back to you. More information about specific roles, the Wiki organization or editing tips can be found in our [[Handbook:Handbook\|Handbook]].

Bogdan: /* Donate */

2025-04-22T19:07:49Z

Donate

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	== More information ==		== More information ==
	If you want to help out, great! Please [[contact]] us to discuss what you can do, or fill out our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we get back to you. More information about specific roles, the Wiki organization or editing tips can be found in our [[Handbook:Handbook\|Handbook]].		If you want to help out, great! Please [[contact]] us to discuss what you can do, or fill out our [https://forms.gle/P1huKGcDiPLnRAB17 Volunteer Survey Form] and we get back to you. More information about specific roles, the Wiki organization or editing tips can be found in our [[Handbook:Handbook\|Handbook]].

	~~== Donate ==~~
	~~Finally, you can also [https://gitcoin.co/grants/3936/longevity-wiki financially support] the Wiki through the open-source organization Gitcoin.~~

Andrea: /* Added sub-section How to choose a Category*/

2022-07-11T21:33:36Z

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	=== Edit an existing page ===		=== Edit an existing page ===
	To edit an existing page on the Wiki, first navigate to that page on the [[Articles]] page or by using the search bar. Then, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar, and then ‘Edit’ under ''This page''. Now you can start editing.		To edit an existing page on the Wiki, first navigate to that page on the [[Articles]] page or by using the search bar. Then, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar and then ‘Edit’ under ''This page''. Now you can start editing.

	=== Create a new page ===		=== Create a new page ===
	To create a new page, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar, then click [[Special:CreatePage\|‘Create new page’.]] You will then be prompted to enter the title of the page. Choose an appropriate title that is descriptive and concise, and click ‘Submit’. You can then use the visual editor to write content on the page.		To create a new page, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar, then click [[Special:CreatePage\|‘Create new page’.]] You will then be prompted to enter the title of the page. Choose an appropriate title that is descriptive and concise and click ‘Submit’. You can then use the visual editor to write content on the page.

	=== Create a stub ===		=== Create a stub ===
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	To create a stub, first create a new page, then from the Insert menu select 'Template', type in 'stub' and click the 'Add template' button and click Insert.		To create a stub, first create a new page, then from the Insert menu select 'Template', type in 'stub' and click the 'Add template' button and click Insert.

			=== Choose a category ===
			To add an article to an existing category, first enter the editing mode. Category selector is under the "hamburger" (three horizontal lines) menu that appears visible when editing. Then click on "Categories" and type on the search bar your chosen category (eg: Drafts, Stub, Drugs, Longevity...). You can see the list of all existing categories here: [[Special:Categories\|https://en.longevitywiki.org/wiki/Special:Categories]]

	=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===		=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===
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	* Translations		* Translations
	*Community manager		*Community manager
			*Social media manager

	== More information ==		== More information ==

Geroscientist: /* Scientific references where available */

2022-03-25T06:22:06Z

Scientific references where available

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	* UX and graphic design		* UX and graphic design
	* Translations		* Translations
			*Community manager

	== More information ==		== More information ==

MarcS: Clarified the stub creating process a bit

2022-02-28T16:10:35Z

Clarified the stub creating process a bit

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	If creating an entire article on a subject seems too much work or too complicated, instead you can also create a 'stub'. A stub is a short article in need of expansion (say just a few lines and a reference). If you refer to a journal article in your stub, you could maybe ask the authors of that journal article to expand the Wiki stub into a full Wiki article. Here's an [[Limb regeneration\|example of a stub]].		If creating an entire article on a subject seems too much work or too complicated, instead you can also create a 'stub'. A stub is a short article in need of expansion (say just a few lines and a reference). If you refer to a journal article in your stub, you could maybe ask the authors of that journal article to expand the Wiki stub into a full Wiki article. Here's an [[Limb regeneration\|example of a stub]].

	~~When creating~~ a ~~new~~ stub, ~~please insert~~ a ~~Stub template in it. This can be done by clicking~~ Insert / Template ~~menu~~ and ~~then selecting a~~ template ~~called "Stub" from the list~~.		To create a stub, first create a new page, then from the Insert menu select 'Template', type in 'stub' and click the 'Add template' button and click Insert.

	=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===		=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===

Bogdan: Added short instruction on how to add a Stub

2022-02-28T11:07:22Z

Added short instruction on how to add a Stub

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	=== Create a stub ===		=== Create a stub ===
	If creating an entire article on a subject seems too much work or too complicated, instead you can also create a 'stub'. A stub is a short article in need of expansion (say just a few lines and a reference). If you refer to a journal article in your stub, you could maybe ask the authors of that journal article to expand the Wiki stub into a full Wiki article. Here's an [[Limb regeneration\|example of a stub]].		If creating an entire article on a subject seems too much work or too complicated, instead you can also create a 'stub'. A stub is a short article in need of expansion (say just a few lines and a reference). If you refer to a journal article in your stub, you could maybe ask the authors of that journal article to expand the Wiki stub into a full Wiki article. Here's an [[Limb regeneration\|example of a stub]].

			When creating a new stub, please insert a Stub template in it. This can be done by clicking Insert / Template menu and then selecting a template called "Stub" from the list.

	=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===		=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===

MarcS at 14:02, 27 February 2022

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	First and foremost we need '''content writers'''. So if you have anything interesting to share on longevity, you are more than welcome to join us. For an overview of the articles currently under development, see the [[Drafts]] page.		First and foremost we need '''content writers'''. So if you have anything interesting to share on longevity, you are more than welcome to join us. For an overview of the articles currently under development, see the [[Drafts]] page.

	The following '''7 writing tips''' will help you get started editing or creating content immediately:		The following '''8 writing tips''' will help you get started editing or creating content immediately:

	=== Edit an existing page ===		=== Edit an existing page ===

MarcS: Added how to create a stub

2022-02-27T13:42:45Z

Added how to create a stub

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	=== Create a new page ===		=== Create a new page ===
	To create a new page, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar, then click [[Special:CreatePage\|‘Create new page’.]] You will then be prompted to enter the title of the page. Choose an appropriate title that is descriptive and concise, and click ‘Submit’. You can then use the visual editor to write content on the page.		To create a new page, click ‘Contribute’ on the menu bar, then click [[Special:CreatePage\|‘Create new page’.]] You will then be prompted to enter the title of the page. Choose an appropriate title that is descriptive and concise, and click ‘Submit’. You can then use the visual editor to write content on the page.

			=== Create a stub ===
			If creating an entire article on a subject seems too much work or too complicated, instead you can also create a 'stub'. A stub is a short article in need of expansion (say just a few lines and a reference). If you refer to a journal article in your stub, you could maybe ask the authors of that journal article to expand the Wiki stub into a full Wiki article. Here's an [[Limb regeneration\|example of a stub]].

	=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===		=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===

MarcS: Removed the Gitcoin Grants Round 12 deadline (16 Dec. 2021) after it passed.

2021-12-17T11:49:13Z

Removed the Gitcoin Grants Round 12 deadline (16 Dec. 2021) after it passed.

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	== Donate ==		== Donate ==
	Finally, you can also [https://gitcoin.co/grants/3936/longevity-wiki financially support] the Wiki through the open-source organization Gitcoin ~~in their Grants Round 12 until December 16th, 2021~~.		Finally, you can also [https://gitcoin.co/grants/3936/longevity-wiki financially support] the Wiki through the open-source organization Gitcoin.

Geroscientist: /* Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone */

2021-12-15T10:31:01Z

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	=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===		=== Adopt an easy to understand, scientifically accurate tone ===
	The goal of the Wiki is to make scientific content about aging and longevity as accessible and comprehensive as possible. Therefore the content should be clear enough that non-scientists can understand most of the content, much like for Wikipedia. For an example, see our article on [[Rapamycin]] to get a feel for the style of the Wiki.		The goal of the Wiki is to make scientific content about aging and longevity as accessible and comprehensive as possible. Therefore the content should be clear enough that non-scientists can understand most of the content, much like for Wikipedia. Where possible, writers should opt for simple sentences. For an example, see our article on [[Rapamycin]] to get a feel for the style of the Wiki.

	=== Scientific references where available ===		=== Scientific references where available ===