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When you first see a wiki, it doesn't seem like it could possibly work. If anybody can come along and change things, then how can the information be trusted? Doesn't it just get vandalized, or fall into chaos? |
When you first see a wiki, it doesn't seem like it could possibly work. If anybody can come along and change things, then how can the information be trusted? Doesn't it just get vandalized, or fall into chaos? |
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− | Once you start participating, you see that that "weakness" is actually a wiki's greatest strength. Sure, anybody can add anything - and then everybody else gets to proof-read it, and fix mistakes. Information that looks suspicious can be verified. Vandalism is almost always fixed within minutes. It's possible for someone to post errors, or nonsense - but over time, the best wins out. |
+ | Once you start participating, you see that that "weakness" is actually a wiki's greatest strength. Sure, anybody can add anything - and then everybody else gets to proof-read it, and fix mistakes. Information that looks suspicious can be verified. Vandalism is almost always fixed within minutes. It's possible for someone to post errors, or nonsense - but over time, the best wins out. If you don't believe me, take a look at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia]. |
− | A Wiki works in a similar way to [[Connectionism|connectionist]] and [[Neural_networks|neural network]] models of the human mind/brain. |
+ | A Wiki works in a similar way to [[Connectionism|connectionist]] and [[Neural_networks|neural network]] models of the human mind/brain. As you explore the Wiki, you will find most information is linked together. If you don't understand some terminology on one page, it is often the case that that term will be defined elsewhere in the Wiki. If you change that word to a <b>link</b>, then future readers of that page will be less confused. Wikis <b>[[Evolution|EVOLVE]]</b>. Many random contributions are made, some good and some bad, but eventually the good ones are kept and the bad ones are removed. |
If you're reading these words, then you're a Psychology Wiki editor. If you see a problem on one of the pages, don't roll your eyes and complain about it. Just click the 'edit' page button and fix it! |
If you're reading these words, then you're a Psychology Wiki editor. If you see a problem on one of the pages, don't roll your eyes and complain about it. Just click the 'edit' page button and fix it! |
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==Create a user name== |
==Create a user name== |
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To give this project the highest possible credibility, please consider contributing to this project using your real name. |
To give this project the highest possible credibility, please consider contributing to this project using your real name. |
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− | There are several reasons for this, firstly it means we are taking the project seriously, and debates and discussions are taking place much as they would in real life. |
+ | There are several reasons for this, firstly it means we are taking the project seriously, and debates and discussions are taking place much as they would in real life. Secondly, using your real name allows us to ensure that people with relevant training, experience and credentials receive the respect they deserve for the knowledge they have acquired and specialised in during their education and career. Finally, it's much friendlier to know one another on first name terms, rather than using nicknames. |
Don't worry if you already have a nickname type user name, you can always add your real name to your ''signature''. See below for details. |
Don't worry if you already have a nickname type user name, you can always add your real name to your ''signature''. See below for details. |
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− | You're also invited to post your name on your user page -- either your full name, or just a first name and an initial. It's not required, but it helps everyone get to know you and trust you. |
+ | You're also invited to post your name on your user page -- either your full name, or just a first name and an initial. It's not required, but it helps everyone get to know you and trust you. If you have personal or work related web pages, please post these on your user page as well. This allows us an easy way to confirm that you are a lecturer in Cognitive psychology for example. |
− | Once you've done that, post your name on the [[Psychology_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal|Community Portal Talk Page]], by editing the page and typing 3 or 4 of these tildas (<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>). |
+ | Once you've done that, post your name on the [[Psychology_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal|Community Portal Talk Page]], by editing the page and typing 3 or 4 of these tildas (<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>). That way, people will know that you are active and contributing, and you can join the discussion of what we are trying to achieve. |
''If you are completely new to editing Wikis, see our [[Help:Tutorial 1|Tutorial]].'' |
''If you are completely new to editing Wikis, see our [[Help:Tutorial 1|Tutorial]].'' |
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Vandalism isn't much of a problem on a wiki, because everybody has the power to fix it when they see it. See the [[Psychology Wiki:Vandalism|Vandalism help page]] for instructions on how to fix vandalized pages, and how to discourage the vandals. |
Vandalism isn't much of a problem on a wiki, because everybody has the power to fix it when they see it. See the [[Psychology Wiki:Vandalism|Vandalism help page]] for instructions on how to fix vandalized pages, and how to discourage the vandals. |
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+ | OK, now that you know all that, have a look at the [[Psychology_Wiki:Community_Portal|Community Portal]] to see what is currently happening. The [[Psychology_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal|Community Portal Talk Page]] is also a good place to look. |
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+ | ''See Also:'' |
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+ | * <big>'''[[Help:Contents|Help Contents]]'''</big> |
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+ | * <big>'''[[Help:Tutorial 1|Tutorial]]'''</big> |
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