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We trust our editors. To balance the power granted to '''every''' | We trust our editors. To balance the power granted to '''every''' USApedia editor to change any article, there are '''accountability features''' built into the wiki.<section begin="AccountabilityFeatures" /> | ||
# Individuals need to have an account in order to make changes to | # Individuals need to have an account in order to make changes to USApedia | ||
# Every edit is tied to an individual editor in three places ([[Recent changes]], the [[Help:Article history|article's history]], and the editor's [[Help:User contributions|user contributions]]) | # Every edit is tied to an individual editor in three places ([[Recent changes]], the [[Help:Article history|article's history]], and the editor's [[Help:User contributions|user contributions]]) | ||
# Every edit can be [[Undo|undone]] by any editor. The change being undone is still preserved in the article history. | # Every edit can be [[Undo|undone]] by any editor. The change being undone is still preserved in the article history. | ||
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# Every version of every article can be seen in the [[Article history|article's history]].<section end="AccountabilityFeatures" /> | # Every version of every article can be seen in the [[Article history|article's history]].<section end="AccountabilityFeatures" /> | ||
The accuracy and usability of the information on | The accuracy and usability of the information on USApedia depends on the active participation of all USApedia users in monitoring content, editing for improvement, and engaging other editors using the accountability features described below. | ||
== Identify and contact article editors == | == Identify and contact article editors == | ||
If you encounter content on | If you encounter content on USApedia that looks questionable, inappropriate, or confusing, consider emailing the person who posted it to ask questions, suggest a new format, or provide other constructive feedback. | ||
=== If you have not already done so, please fill out the information on your user page=== | === If you have not already done so, please fill out the information on your user page=== | ||
{{Main|Help:User page}} | {{Main|Help:User page}} | ||
You can access your user page by clicking on your username at the top of the | You can access your user page by clicking on your username at the top of the USApedia screen. Does your username appear in red? That's because you haven't added content yet! You can use the "Basic user page" template from the drop down list. If you do not see a drop down list, follow the "create this page" link and you should be brought to a page that does have that option. ''Do not include any personal privacy information.'' | ||
===Four steps to identify and email users who have edited information on any | ===Four steps to identify and email users who have edited information on any USApedia page=== | ||
# '''Click on the history tab at the top of any page.''' This will show you a chronological list of every edit made to the page, and the username of the person responsible for each change. | # '''Click on the history tab at the top of any page.''' This will show you a chronological list of every edit made to the page, and the username of the person responsible for each change. | ||
# '''On the history page, select the appropriate radio buttons and click compare versions''' to pinpoint the edit that you are curious or concerned about. | # '''On the history page, select the appropriate radio buttons and click compare versions''' to pinpoint the edit that you are curious or concerned about. | ||
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{{Main|Help:Watchlist}} | {{Main|Help:Watchlist}} | ||
USApedia provides an easy way to keep tabs on '''all edits other USApedia users make''' to pages you’ve contributed to, or pages that are relevant to your subject matter area. Simply log in to your USApedia account and '''click on the star''' at the top of any page (above, right). This will add the page to your '''[[Help:Watchlist|watchlist]]'''. By default, you will receive email notification when a page on your watchlist is changed. You will only receive these emails if you have [[Help:Email confirmation|verified your a USApedia account]]. | |||
== Flag articles for review == | == Flag articles for review == | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|USApedia:Maintenance}} | ||
Let’s say you come across a page that appears to have inaccurate or disorganized content. You are encouraged/welcome to remedy the problem by simply editing the page yourself. If you are not a subject matter expert, or if you think it would be better to have the author(s) consider your views and make the change themselves, you can “flag” the page for others to review by making a simple edit to the page. The “flags” appear as colored boxes, like those on the top of this page. The will be visible to everyone who visits the page. | Let’s say you come across a page that appears to have inaccurate or disorganized content. You are encouraged/welcome to remedy the problem by simply editing the page yourself. If you are not a subject matter expert, or if you think it would be better to have the author(s) consider your views and make the change themselves, you can “flag” the page for others to review by making a simple edit to the page. The “flags” appear as colored boxes, like those on the top of this page. The will be visible to everyone who visits the page. | ||
===How to Flag Pages for Review === | ===How to Flag Pages for Review === | ||
The ‘’’Review Flag’’’ should be used for pages with content that you believe to be inaccurate or [[What Not To Post On | The ‘’’Review Flag’’’ should be used for pages with content that you believe to be inaccurate or [[What Not To Post On USApedia|inappropriate]] for posting on USApedia. | ||
# Click on the ‘’’Edit’’’ tab. At the top of the page in the editing window, type two brackets '''<nowiki>{{review}}</nowiki>.''' | # Click on the ‘’’Edit’’’ tab. At the top of the page in the editing window, type two brackets '''<nowiki>{{review}}</nowiki>.''' | ||
# In the ‘’’”Summary”’’’ box just below the editing window, briefly explain the reason you have flagged the page for review. | # In the ‘’’”Summary”’’’ box just below the editing window, briefly explain the reason you have flagged the page for review. | ||
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# Save the page. This will remove the flag, and will take the page off of the list of Articles to be reviewed or cleaned up. | # Save the page. This will remove the flag, and will take the page off of the list of Articles to be reviewed or cleaned up. | ||
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