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'''Follow the following steps to create a new article, ''complete with subpages!''''' For background, see [[CZ:Subpages|Subpages]] and [[CZ:Using the Subpages template|Using the Subpages template]]. | '''Follow the following steps to create a new article, ''complete with subpages!''''' For background, see [[CZ:Subpages|Subpages]] and [[CZ:Using the Subpages template|Using the Subpages template]]. | ||
'''Why this process?''' You can still simply start an article [[CZ: | '''Why this process?''' You can still simply start an article [[CZ:How to start a new article|the old-fashioned way]]. But the ''Citizendium'' isn't just an encyclopedia project; it aims to become a general reference project. For that reason, we have "clusters" of pages all on the same topic. For an example, see [[New York City]]. The encyclopedia article is the main page, and other types of information, like bibliographies and image collections, belong on what we call "subpages." But in order to link the main page and the subpages together in a nice way, we need to create a bit of technical apparatus. In time, we will definitely automate this process (programmers are needed!). For now, the forms below semi-automate it. | ||
You'll follow four steps, creating four pages. After completing a step, just use your browser's "back" button to return here. | You'll follow four steps, creating four pages. After completing a step, just use your browser's "back" button to return here. | ||
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|width=10% align=center style="background:#F5F5F5"| |} Follow the following steps to create a new article, complete with subpages! For background, see Subpages and Using the Subpages template.
Why this process? You can still simply start an article the old-fashioned way. But the Citizendium isn't just an encyclopedia project; it aims to become a general reference project. For that reason, we have "clusters" of pages all on the same topic. For an example, see New York City. The encyclopedia article is the main page, and other types of information, like bibliographies and image collections, belong on what we call "subpages." But in order to link the main page and the subpages together in a nice way, we need to create a bit of technical apparatus. In time, we will definitely automate this process (programmers are needed!). For now, the forms below semi-automate it.
You'll follow four steps, creating four pages. After completing a step, just use your browser's "back" button to return here.
STEP 1. Create the "metadata template." It's OK, you don't need to know what this means. :-)
(2) In the box above, replace ARTICLE_NAME with the new article name,
making sure that you leave "Template:" and "/Metadata" around the new name.
(3) Then press the button.
(4) On the page that appears, put the title in again across from
pagename =.You might also fill out the checklist part of the form. Ignore the rest.
See this page if you're curious. Don't worry--you'll get the hang of it right away.
(5) Save.
STEP 2. Create "approval" page.
(2) Save (you'll see {{subpages9}} in the box--leave it there).
STEP 3. Create "unused" page.
(2) Save (you'll see {{subpages9}} in the box--leave it there).
STEP 4. Start the article itself!
(2) Start that article!
(3) For "extra credit," link to your new article from an old one.