CZ:Getting Started

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Citizendium Getting Started
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Let's get started!
You can find an array of Citizendium help pages here, all aimed at explaining "the basics"--what you need to know to get started as a Citizen. Please explore and read, but bear in mind: you can learn a lot by doing, and no one will mind if you make a few mistakes as you do so. Since this is a wiki, mistakes can be easily fixed. Be Bold--and welcome!
Register
Join us!
Register - We are open to both experts and the general public. We need you!
User Pages - A bio goes on your user page.
Learn about us
Essential reading. Don't miss these crucial documents.
About - An introduction to the Citizendium; our goals.
FAQ - A lengthier, question-and-answer style introduction.
Statement of Fundamental Policy - The current "constitution" of the Citizendium community.
How to get to work
How to start a new article - There's an easy way--and it is very easy.
Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians
The Author Role
The Editor Role


Citizendium culture
We're a community, and we have a culture. Read about what "gets us going" and what "makes us tick."
CZ:Why Citizendium? - Why should you contribute at all? There are many good answers.
Be Bold - If no one is giving out orders, you're free. Freedom requires boldness!
Under Construction - This is a new wiki. Things aren't perfect. That's OK--for now.
How to collaborate - Collaboration with a global group of colleagues requires finesse.


Your "getting started" to do list

Things new Citizens should do:

  • Sign up.
  • Check your user page. Be sure [[Category:CZ Authors]] is on the page if you're an author (or an editor who wants also to be counted among the authors), and [[Category:CZ Editors]] if you're an editor. If you're an author, you can add other workgroup author categories to taste, such as [[Category:Philosophy Authors|LastName, FistName]]. Note that only Citizendium management can add workgroup editor categories, such as [[Category:Chemistry Editors]].
  • Sign up to the community announcement list, Citizendium-L.
  • Get to work! Don't wait for assignments; this isn't a top-down project.