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| = Contributing to This Wiki = | | == Contributing Content == |
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| == Purpose ==
| | The Local Group Toolkit is currently in a pilot phase. |
| This toolkit improves through contributions from volunteers like you.
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| The goal is to make it easy to add useful content while keeping the wiki clear, practical, and organized.
| | A future contribution process will allow members to suggest: |
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| == Guiding Principle ==
| | * Updates to existing pages |
| Contribute in ways that help others succeed more easily.
| | * New topics and content |
| | * Examples, templates, and samples |
| | * Additional resources and best practices |
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| Small, practical improvements are more valuable than large, complex additions.
| | Until that process is available, content is maintained by the Toolkit team. |
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| == What Belongs in This Toolkit ==
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| * Step-by-step processes
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| * Templates and examples
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| * Best practices and lessons learned
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| * Guidance adaptable across Local Groups
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| For what to avoid, see: [[Wiki danger zones|Wiki Danger Zones]]
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| ''Litmus test: Would this help a volunteer succeed in the next month?''
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| == Who Can Contribute ==
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| Anyone with relevant experience or insight:
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| * Local Group officers
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| * Volunteers
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| * Experienced members
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| * New volunteers with fresh perspective
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| If it would have helped you, it will likely help someone else.
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| == Key Actions ==
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| === Start Small ===
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| ! Type of Contribution !! Example
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| | Improve clarity || Rewrite a sentence
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| | Add a tip || Share a practical suggestion
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| | Share a resource || Add a template or checklist
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| | Update content || Fix outdated information
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| === Add Content in the Right Place ===
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| * Add to existing pages when possible
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| * Create new pages only when clearly needed
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| * Suggest subpages if content grows
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| === How to Write Good Content ===
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| * Keep it practical and actionable
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| * Use clear headings and short sections
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| * Break up long text into bullets or tables
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| * Link instead of duplicating content
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| * Offer options, not rigid rules
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| === Share Real Examples ===
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| * Sample emails
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| * Checklists
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| * Processes that worked
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| Context makes examples more useful.
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| == Editing Guidelines ==
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| * Preserve useful content
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| * Improve clarity rather than rewriting everything
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| * Discuss large changes when possible
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| * Keep tone practical, supportive, and neutral
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| == When to Create a New Page ==
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| ! Create a New Page If... !! Otherwise...
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| | Clearly distinct topic || Add to existing page
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| | Makes a page too long || Suggest a subpage
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| | Stands alone as a resource || Expand existing content
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| If in doubt, start within an existing page.
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| == When You’re Unsure ==
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| * Add a draft section
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| * Ask for feedback
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| * Start small
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| == Key Takeaway ==
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| You don’t need to contribute something perfect.
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| ''Small, clear, practical improvements are what make this toolkit valuable.''
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| == Related ==
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| * [[Local Group Toolkit]]
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| * [[Wiki danger zones|Wiki Danger Zones]]
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Contributing Content
The Local Group Toolkit is currently in a pilot phase.
A future contribution process will allow members to suggest:
- Updates to existing pages
- New topics and content
- Examples, templates, and samples
- Additional resources and best practices
Until that process is available, content is maintained by the Toolkit team.
