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== What can I do to help? ==
 
== What can I do to help? ==
 
* All you need to do is create an account (wiki account is separate to any other account) and then start editing! If you are not familiar with the wiki-syntax, don't be afraid, we'll help you and add mark up as needed.
 
* All you need to do is create an account (wiki account is separate to any other account) and then start editing! If you are not familiar with the wiki-syntax, don't be afraid, we'll help you and add mark up as needed.
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* We aren't covering all topics relevant for KSP yet. Some pages we need may be found with [[Special:WantedPages]]
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* See what pages are [[Special:WantedPages|missing]] and create them, even if it's just a small bit of content
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* Improve short articles. You can find them with the special page [[Special:ShortPages|ShortPages]] or [[:Category:Stubs]].
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* Impove and expand [[Special:ShortPages|Short Pages]] or [[:Category:Stubs|Stubs]]
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* Add screenshots. Pictures can make an article more interesting, but don't overdo it. You'll need to [[Special:UserLogin|register]] before you may [[Special:Upload|upload files]], [[:Category:Pages with a to do list]] will also help to find those articles which really need some attention.
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* Add screenshots. Pictures can make an article more interesting, but don't overdo it. You'll need to [[Special:UserLogin|register]] before you may [[Special:Upload|upload files]]
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* Help us to combat spam. You might wish to use some of the templates found in this spam-fighting tutorial: [[Kerbal Space Program Wiki:Fighting spam]].
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* Help us to [[Kerbal Space Program Wiki:Fighting spam|combat spam]]
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* If you are not sure what page to try to improve, use the [[Special:Random|Random Page]] link on the left hand menu, try to find something that could be imrpvoed on that page.
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* If you are not sure what page to try to improve, use the [[Special:Random|Random Page]] link on the left hand menu, try to find something that could be improved on that page
 
* Don't forget about the 'Discussion' pages, you can use them to suggest things that could be improved
 
* Don't forget about the 'Discussion' pages, you can use them to suggest things that could be improved
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* Link the pages together. As you read an article, if you see a KSP term that is not link to something that should be article, add the link. Don't worry if the page does not exist yet, it will help promote it with the [[Special:WantedPages|wanted pages]].
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* Link the pages together. As you read an article, if you see a KSP term try to make sure it is a link to a page. Don't worry if the 'right' page does not exist yet, it will help promote it with the [[Special:WantedPages|wanted pages]]
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* Want to translate a page?  Check out [[Project:Translation]].
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* Want to translate a page?  Check out [[Project:Translation]]
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* If you are good with image editing, take a look at the [[Special:ListFiles|File List]] and try to replace bad images with better quality versions
  
 
== Stuff to do for experienced users ==
 
== Stuff to do for experienced users ==

Revision as of 08:18, 4 October 2012

Welcome to the Kerbal Space Program Wiki! If you want to help out, you can just start editing right away. If you need help, please refer to the mediawiki help or ask questions at the Helpdesk.

What can I do to help?

  • All you need to do is create an account (wiki account is separate to any other account) and then start editing! If you are not familiar with the wiki-syntax, don't be afraid, we'll help you and add mark up as needed.
  • See what pages are missing and create them, even if it's just a small bit of content
  • Impove and expand Short Pages or Stubs
  • Add screenshots. Pictures can make an article more interesting, but don't overdo it. You'll need to register before you may upload files
  • Help us to combat spam
  • If you are not sure what page to try to improve, use the Random Page link on the left hand menu, try to find something that could be improved on that page
  • Don't forget about the 'Discussion' pages, you can use them to suggest things that could be improved
  • Link the pages together. As you read an article, if you see a KSP term try to make sure it is a link to a page. Don't worry if the 'right' page does not exist yet, it will help promote it with the wanted pages
  • Want to translate a page? Check out Project:Translation
  • If you are good with image editing, take a look at the File List and try to replace bad images with better quality versions

Stuff to do for experienced users

  • Keep an eye on the RecentChanges and revert bad changes and spam.
  • Wikify articles, i.e. add links, wiki markup, clean up layout etc.
  • Be nice to our new users :)
  • Use SpecialPages to find broken things, and then fix them. For example, with Special:BrokenRedirects, you can find redirects that lead to nothing.
  • Update pages with the Template:outdated template in use.
  • Watch the Helpdesk and answer the questions if you can.

To-Do-List for admins

For some of this, you need special rights.

Things to update after new stable release

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