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* perform a search to see whether a page with the concerned information exists (using the search box | * perform a search to see whether a page with the concerned information exists (using the search box), or | ||
* [[Special:AllPages|browse the list of all current pages]], or | * [[Special:AllPages|browse the list of all current pages]], or | ||
* [[Special:WantedPages|check out the list of wanted pages]]. | * [[Special:WantedPages|check out the list of wanted pages]]. | ||
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There are two basic ways of creating a new page: | There are two basic ways of creating a new page: | ||
* Include a link to a non-existing page on an existing page, like this: <nowiki>[[New page title]]</nowiki>. After saving your changes, this link will show as a 'red link': <font color=red>New page title</font>. Clicking on the red link will automatically create the corresponding new page (disabled in this example). This method of page creation is preferred, as it guarantees that the new page is referred to from an existing page. | * Include a link to a non-existing page on an existing page, like this: <nowiki>[[New page title]]</nowiki>. After saving your changes, this link will show as a 'red link': <font color=red>New page title</font>. Clicking on the red link will automatically create the corresponding new page (disabled in this example). This method of page creation is preferred, as it guarantees that the new page is referred to from an existing page. | ||
* Type the title of the new page in the search box | * Type the title of the new page in the search box and click 'Search'. If the page is not found, the search results include an option to create a page with that title (shown as a 'red link'). | ||
'''Do not hesitate''' to include short or incomplete entries. Other users will correct and expand them. | '''Do not hesitate''' to include short or incomplete entries. Other users will correct and expand them. | ||
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=== Scientific references === | === Scientific references === | ||
* When referencing scientific journals, use of the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Digital_Object_Identifier|Digital Object Identifier]] (DOI) is recommended. The following format can be used: <br><nowiki>[[doi:<DOI>|<citation>]]</nowiki> <br>where <nowiki><DOI></nowiki> is the DOI code and <nowiki><citation></nowiki> the traditional citation text ( | * References are inserted into the text (not at the bottom of the page), between <nowiki><ref>...</ref></nowiki> tags. At the bottom of the page, only the <nowiki><references /></nowiki> tag should appear, which is where the references will be shown. References are numbered automatically. | ||
* When citing book sources, use of the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:ISBN|ISBN]] is recommended. The following format can be used: <br><nowiki><citation> ISBN <ISBN></nowiki><br> where <nowiki><citation></nowiki> is the traditional citation text (Authors, Title, Publisher (Year)) and <nowiki><ISBN></nowiki> is the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:ISBN|ISBN]] code | * More information: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite/Cite.php Use of the reference tag for inline citations] | ||
* When referencing scientific journals, use of the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Digital_Object_Identifier|Digital Object Identifier]] (DOI) is recommended. The following format can be used: <br><nowiki>Authors, Title, [[doi:<DOI>|<citation>]]</nowiki> <br>where <nowiki><DOI></nowiki> is the DOI code and <nowiki><citation></nowiki> the traditional citation text (Journal, Volume (Year) Page). The generated page will display the traditional citation, which will be linked to the appropriate DOI. | |||
* When citing book sources, use of the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:ISBN|ISBN]] is recommended. The following format can be used: <br><nowiki><citation> {{ISBN|<ISBN>}}</nowiki><br> where <nowiki><citation></nowiki> is the traditional citation text (Authors, Title, Publisher (Year)) and <nowiki><ISBN></nowiki> is the [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:ISBN|ISBN]] code. | |||
* [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Reference|General information on referencing]] | * [[:Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Reference|General information on referencing]] | ||
* Journal abbreviations in citations are standardized. Consult the [http://www.issn.org/2-22660-LTWA.php LTWA]. | * Journal abbreviations in citations are standardized. Consult the [http://www.issn.org/2-22660-LTWA.php LTWA]. | ||