Turning questions into articles
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In most cases, you'll want to generalize the question into a wider article. Most questions can be generalized into a "Troubleshooting" article, a "Choosing" article, a "Swapping" article, a "Specifications" article, or a "General info" article. Below are examples of each. | In most cases, you'll want to generalize the question into a wider article. Most questions can be generalized into a "Troubleshooting" article, a "Choosing" article, a "Swapping" article, a "Specifications" article, or a "General info" article. Below are examples of each. | ||
| − | ==Troubleshooting== | + | ===Troubleshooting...=== |
Many questions are the result of a specific problem with a specific automotive part, component, or system. For example: "4L60E transmission won't reverse, any ideas?". This question can be turned into an article titled [[Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions]]. | Many questions are the result of a specific problem with a specific automotive part, component, or system. For example: "4L60E transmission won't reverse, any ideas?". This question can be turned into an article titled [[Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions]]. | ||
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*'''Troubleshooting:''' 4L60E transmission won't reverse, any ideas? ==> Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions | *'''Troubleshooting:''' 4L60E transmission won't reverse, any ideas? ==> Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Change the title, or merge it with an existing article== |
| + | ====Redirect it to a new title==== | ||
| + | ===Request an administrative move to a new title=== | ||
| + | ===Merge it with an existing title=== | ||
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| + | ==Build the article== | ||
| + | You don't have to add a lot of info to the article. You can start with just a few sentences, or just add the framework or structure. | ||
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| + | ==Notify the user== | ||
| + | Leave a message on talk page. | ||
==Using any automotive question, anywhere, as the basis for an article== | ==Using any automotive question, anywhere, as the basis for an article== | ||
The above procedure can be used anywhere people are asking automotive questions: wikis, forums, emails, or in any offline settings like schools, garages, etc. As online automotive communities mature from a Q&A format (forums, email lists) to an encyclopedic format (articles, wikis), you can help transition the culture to a more efficient and knowledgeable medium. | The above procedure can be used anywhere people are asking automotive questions: wikis, forums, emails, or in any offline settings like schools, garages, etc. As online automotive communities mature from a Q&A format (forums, email lists) to an encyclopedic format (articles, wikis), you can help transition the culture to a more efficient and knowledgeable medium. | ||
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