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The contributor should be aware of the difference between an '''entry''' and a '''page'''.
The contributor should be aware of the difference between an '''entry''' and a '''page'''.


Both entries and pages combine to form the wiki. Both are created similarly and edited with the same [[Editors|editors]]. The difference between entries and pages is conceptual.  
Both entries and pages combine to form the wiki. Both are created similarly and edited with the same [[Editors|editors]]. The difference between entries and pages is conceptual. Both entries and pages are searched simultaneously when using the [[Search Bar|search bar]].


*'''Entries''' are the basic ''unit'' of the wiki. They contain the detailed information about a given subject and constitute the majority of the content within the wiki.
*'''Entries''' are the basic ''unit'' of the wiki. They contain the detailed information about a given subject and constitute the majority of the content within the wiki.
*'''Pages''', on the other hand, serve to organize the wiki. Examples of pages are [[Categories]], [[Templates]], and any of contents displayed in the [[Sidebar]].
*'''Pages''', on the other hand, serve to organize the wiki. Examples of pages are [[Categories]], [[Templates]], [[Special Pages]], and any of contents displayed in the [[Sidebar]].


se entries by related themes. Pages can be found on the [[Sidebar]] and embedded throughout the wiki (such as [[Categories]] & [[Special Pages]]), while entries can be found listed on pages.
[[Contributor|Contributors]] will mostly create [[Archives Manual#New Entries|new entries]], adding to pages but not creating them.


Both entries and pages are searched simultaneously when using the [[Search Bar|search bar]].
*The [[Profile Page]] is more an entry describing the Contributor/Adminstrator than a page, but will be referred to as a page in title because of its unique function and distinction from wiki entries.
*For the most part, [[Administrator|administrators]] will be responsible for the creation of pages as modifications to the [[Sidebar]] require special permission.


The [[Contributor|contributor]] will mostly [[Archives Manual#New Entries|create entries]] on specific subjects, but there may be some circumstances in which the contributor may benefit from creating a page.
= Origin versus Destination =


*The [[Profile Page]] is more an entry describing the Contributor/Adminstrator than a page, but will be referred to as a page in title because of its unique function and distinction from wiki entries.
Throughout the manual, entries and pages will be distinguished as either the '''Origin''' or the '''Destination'''.  
*For the most part, [[Administrator|administrators]] will be responsible for the creation of pages as modifications to the [[Sidebar]] require special permission.
 
*The '''Origin''' entry/page refers to where the [[Linking|link]] will be placed.
*The '''Destination''' entry/page refers to where the link will direct to.


<br/>--[[User:Markmcumber|MarkMcCumber]] ([[User talk:Markmcumber|talk]]) 13:53, 17 June 2014 (ADT)
<br/>--[[User:Markmcumber|MarkMcCumber]] ([[User talk:Markmcumber|talk]]) 13:53, 17 June 2014 (ADT)
[[Category:Mark's Contributions|Mark's_Contributions]]
[[Category:Mark's Contributions|Mark's_Contributions]]

Revision as of 14:58, 18 June 2014

The contributor should be aware of the difference between an entry and a page.

Both entries and pages combine to form the wiki. Both are created similarly and edited with the same editors. The difference between entries and pages is conceptual. Both entries and pages are searched simultaneously when using the search bar.

  • Entries are the basic unit of the wiki. They contain the detailed information about a given subject and constitute the majority of the content within the wiki.
  • Pages, on the other hand, serve to organize the wiki. Examples of pages are Categories, Templates, Special Pages, and any of contents displayed in the Sidebar.

Contributors will mostly create new entries, adding to pages but not creating them.

  • The Profile Page is more an entry describing the Contributor/Adminstrator than a page, but will be referred to as a page in title because of its unique function and distinction from wiki entries.
  • For the most part, administrators will be responsible for the creation of pages as modifications to the Sidebar require special permission.

Origin versus Destination

Throughout the manual, entries and pages will be distinguished as either the Origin or the Destination.

  • The Origin entry/page refers to where the link will be placed.
  • The Destination entry/page refers to where the link will direct to.


--MarkMcCumber (talk) 13:53, 17 June 2014 (ADT)