User talk:Geekay11

Making a page work, tips from a pro
There are many things that one can do to make a page present well in addition to providing clear and concise information that is relevant to the subject. Here are some tips:


 * Format the article
 * This includes, but is not limited to, italicizing and bolding text. These special characteristics allow the reader's eyes to gravitate towards important points and ideas. Plain text is akin to a blank piece of paper. Formatting helps the reader spot important things, and it also helps the article look clean and well kept. Italicizing is made by placing ' ' on either side of the text. Bolding is made by placing ' ' ' on either side of the text.


 * Link articles within Wikipedia
 * These allow users to easily transverse from one article to another related article with ease. Think of them as doors in a large house (Wikipedia is a very, very large house indeed). Unlinked articles are rather like closed rooms that one can only exit by using the back button. To link text, simply place [ [ at the beginning and ] ] at the end of the text.


 * Divide up the article with headings
 * Headings help structure the article, and can also help the reader find the sections of the article the he/she is most interested in. Headings are made by placing == on either side of the text.


 * Provide External links
 * External links are usually placed underneath a heading (see above) titled: External Links. These help the reader to find additional information that is relevant outside of Wikipedia. Think of them as pathways to other houses. External Links can be achieved by simply placing the URL between a [ and a ].


 * Include auxiliary information
 * The "infobox". These allow the reader to digest quick facts about the subject.
 * Images. An article about say Canada, should include pictures of the area. Pictures not only help the reader picture places and things, but they can also help the reader understand abstract concepts. A picture of a periodic table would be a great example.
 * Tables that sort information. These can range from time tables to calendars to indexes of mathematical sequences.


 * And finally, write what you know.
 * If you have a firm grasp on the information you are relating, the article is much more likely to be useful.


 * With your new knowledge, great things should be expected. And if you ever need more information, or want to know how to make your edits cooler and more interesting, just stop by Wikipedia Tutorials, and hopefully you will find what you want.

Enjoy Editing! BKalesti 22:32, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

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