Turning questions into articles
(→Build the article) |
(→Notify the user) |
||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
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. | 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. | ||
| − | ==Notify the | + | ==Notify the original person who asked the question== |
| − | + | When you've finished turning a question into an article, notify the original question poster of your work by placing a message on their Talk page. To access their Talk page, click the "History" tab at the top of the page. There, you'll see a list of every edit done on the article. The bottommost edit will be that of the person who originally asked the question. If they didn't register a username, an IP address will be listed instead. After the username or IP address, you'll see a link titled "Talk", with which you can communicate directly with that user. If the link is red (it will probably be), it means that they haven't yet built their "Talk" page. Once you click that link, you'll be able to edit their "Talk" page -- any additions to that page will prompt the user with a notification that they'll see next time they visit the wiki. You can leave a simple message like "Thanks for your question. It has been turned into a more generalized article to which people can contribute over the long term." On "Talk" pages, be sure to include your signature by typing four consecutive tilde characters: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This will be turned into your username, followed by the date. | |
==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. | ||
Your Privacy Choices