Editing Help:Getting started

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As a new editor, also known as a contributor, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and [[Bharatpedia:Purpose|scope of Bharatpedia]]. Don't worry if you don't understand everything at first, as it is acceptable to [[BP:COMMONSENSE|use common sense]] as you go about editing. We encourage you to '''[[Bharatpedia:Be bold|be bold]]''' in a [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view|fair]] and [[Bharatpedia:Verifiability|accurate manner]], with a straightforward, [[Bharatpedia:Summary style|just-the-facts style]]. 

The '''[[Bharatpedia:Contributing to Bharatpedia|contributing to Bharatpedia]]''' page is an article that provides information, links, videos and other resources on the basics needed to edit Bharatpedia. The '''[[Bharatpedia:Five pillars|five pillars]]''' is a popular summary of the most pertinent [[Bharatpedia:Principles|Bharatpedia principles]]. The '''[[Bharatpedia:Community portal|community portal]]''' is a central location to find collaborations, '''[[Bharatpedia:Task Center|tasks]]''', and news about Bharatpedia. If you somehow do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions; see '''[[Bharatpedia:Ask for help|asking for help]]''' for more information.

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==Overview tutorials==
* '''[[Help:Introduction|Introduction]]''': our main tutorial to the core principles of how to edit contained in thirteen short modules (as '''[[#Topic-specific introductions|listed below]]''').
* '''[[Bharatpedia:The Bharatpedia Adventure|The Bharatpedia Adventure]]''': a module guided tour with fun, interactive learning, and practice.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Your first article|Your first article]]''': an article that discusses some of the DOs and DON'Ts, then shows you how to create an article. {{small|'''Note:''' The '''ability to create articles''' directly in mainspace [[BP:ACPERM|is restricted]] to [[autoconfirmed users]], though non-confirmed users and non-registered users can submit a proposed article through the [[Bharatpedia:Articles for creation|Articles for Creation]] process, where it will be reviewed and considered for publication.}}

==Topic-specific introductions==
* '''[[Help:Introduction to navigating Bharatpedia/1|Introduction to navigating Bharatpedia]]''': a seven-part guide to navigating Bharatpedia. Introduction. Namespaces. Searching pages. Page histories. Redirects and shortcuts. Useful links. Summary.

===Protocols and conventions===
* '''[[Help:Introduction to policies and guidelines/1|Introduction to policies and guidelines]]''': a four-part guide to the '''[[Bharatpedia:Simplified ruleset|rules]]'''. Policies and guidelines. Content. Conduct. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to the Manual of Style|Introduction to the Manual of Style]]''': a six-part introduction to the '''[[Bharatpedia:Simplified Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]'''. The MoS. Article sections. Images and refs. Linking. Consistency. Summary.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Introduction to deletion process|Introduction to the deletion process]]''': discusses the guidelines and policies relevant to deletion, as well as the overall process.

===Editing with Source editor===
* '''[[Help:Introduction to editing (WM)/1|Introduction to editing]]''': a six-part guide to editing. Editing pages. Formatting. Links and wikilinks. Saving your changes. Creating new articles. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing (WM)/1|Introduction to referencing]]''': a five-part introduction to referencing. Verifiability. Inline citations. RefToolbar. Reliable sources. Summary
* '''[[Help:Introduction to images (WM)/1|Introduction to uploading images]]''': a four-part guide on uploading images. Introduction. Uploading images. Using an image. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to tables/1|Introduction to tables]]''': a four-part guide to putting tables in pages. Introduction to tables. Editing tables. Expanding tables. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to talk pages/1|Introduction to talk pages]]''': a six-part guide to using '''[[Help:Using talk pages|talk pages]]'''. Talk pages. User talk pages. Layout. Examples. Drawing attention. Summary.

===Editing with VisualEditor===
* '''[[Help:Introduction to editing (VE)/1|Introduction to editing with VisualEditor]]''': a six-part introduction to editing with VisualEditor. Opening the editor. Toolbar basics. Links and wikilinks. Publishing changes. Creating new articles. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing (VE)/1|Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor]]''': a six-part introduction to referencing. Verifiability. Adding references. Editing existing ones. Reusing references. Reliable sources. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to images (VE)/1|Introduction to uploading images with VisualEditor]]''': a six-part guide on uploading images. Introduction. Uploading images. Inserting images. Editing the details. Galleries. Summary.
* '''[[Help:Introduction to tables (VE)/1|Introduction to tables with VisualEditor]]''': a five-part guide to putting tables in pages. Introduction to tables. Editing tables. Adding new tables. Expanding tables. Summary.

==Training for student assignments==
These self-guided [[Bharatpedia:Training|trainings]] help users involved with [[BP:Student assignments|student assignments]] to learn the basics of Bharatpedia.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Training/For students|Training for students]]''': '''students start here!''' A four-part, 57-page training intended for students doing assignments on Bharatpedia, with more detailed introductions to core Bharatpedia policies, editing basics, and more specific editing advice for students. Welcome (4 pages). The Core (14 pages). Editing (24 pages). Advanced and background (15 pages).
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Training/For educators|Training for educators]]''': '''educators start here!''' A five-part, 97-page training for professors and other educators who want to run Bharatpedia assignments for class, with introductions to core Bharatpedia policies, editing basics, and an overview of best practices for designing and implementing Bharatpedia assignments.

==Guides==
* '''[[Bharatpedia:VisualEditor/User guide|VisualEditor user guide]]''': a full manual for [[Bharatpedia:VisualEditor]].
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Plain and simple|Plain and simple]]''': the basic mechanics of Bharatpedia. There are similar guides for:
** '''[[Bharatpedia:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide|Plain and simple conflict of interest guide]]''': for editors with a conflict of interests.
** '''[[Bharatpedia:Plain and simple guide for medical editors|Plain and simple guide for medical editors]]''': for editing medical subjects.
** '''[[Bharatpedia:Plain and simple non-free content guide|Plain and simple non-free content guide]]''': discusses how Bharatpedia's copyright guidelines are probably the most complicated part of the whole site, and breaks down what the rules are and what they mean.
'''Quick guides'''
* '''[[Help:Edit toolbar|Edit toolbar]]''': how to use the edit toolbar while editing.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Media help|Media help]]''': how to get media to work on your computer.
* '''[[Help:Citations quick reference|Citations quick reference]]''': a quick guide to using citations.
* '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Wikitext cheatsheet]]''': a quick guide to wikitext.

==Overview articles==
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Eight simple rules for editing our encyclopedia|8 simple rules for editing our encyclopedia]]''': describes some basics about contributing and interactions with others.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Ten simple rules for editing Bharatpedia|10 Simple Rules for Editing Bharatpedia]]''':  discusses some basic aspects of Bharatpedia norms and practices.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:A primer for newcomers|A primer for newcomers]]''': an overview intended for new contributors.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Avoiding common mistakes|Avoiding common mistakes]]''': discusses a few common mistakes everyone should try to avoid.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Expectations and norms of the Bharatpedia community|Expectations and norms of the community]]''': discusses the general social norms that Bharatpedia editors are expected to follow.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Everything you need to know|Everything you need to know]]''': a quick overview of some of Bharatpedia's most important policies.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Learning the ropes|Learning the ropes]]''': discusses how to learn about Bharatpedia.

==Books and videos==
* '''''[[Help: Bharatpedia: The Missing Manual|The Missing Manual]]''''': a comprehensive how-to book that explains everything about contributing for novice to expert editors.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Instructional material|Bharatpedia instructional material]]''' : a listing of screencasts, videos, and books.

==Specialised tutorials==
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Picture tutorial|Pictures tutorial]]''': how to insert pictures in pages. A long tutorial, but the basics are simple.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Graphics tutorials]]''': lots of links to graphics software tutorials.

==Help resources and assistance==
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* There is the '''[[Help:Menu|Help Menu]]''' and '''[[Help:Directory|Help Directory]]''' for a listing of help related pages.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Directory]]''': a descriptive list of Bharatpedia's directories and indexes.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:FAQ]]''': a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Questions]]''':  discusses how to ask questions on Bharatpedia.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Tips]]''': how to use Bharatpedia in bite-sized morsels.
* '''[[Bharatpedia:Dos and don'ts]]''': summarizes some of Bharatpedia's protocols in a bullet-point format.
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