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* Each list has a "scope note" at the top, describing what the list is about and what sorts of annotations we'd like to add to list entries. | * Each list has a "scope note" at the top, describing what the list is about and what sorts of annotations we'd like to add to list entries. | ||
** Please don't change the scope notes on your own. But if you have ideas for changing the scope notes, please contact the editors. | |||
* If you want to add an entry to an existing list, follow the style of that list. | * If you want to add an entry to an existing list, follow the style of that list. | ||
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** Add links as needed. | ** Add links as needed. | ||
* If you're in a list for a specific purpose, like adding a new | == Tips and suggestions == | ||
* If you're in a certain list for a specific purpose, like adding a new entry, don't hesitate to make other improvements while you're there. | |||
** If an entry has spelling or formatting errors, or dead links, please correct them. | ** If an entry has spelling or formatting errors, or dead links, please correct them. | ||
** If an entry is off-topic, please delete it or move it to the appropriate list. | ** If an entry is off-topic, please delete it or move it to the appropriate list. | ||
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** If an entry doesn't have all the annotations called for in the scope note, please add some of what's missing. | ** If an entry doesn't have all the annotations called for in the scope note, please add some of what's missing. | ||
* If you have suggestions for improving OAD overall, send your suggestion to the editors. | |||
Revision as of 13:14, 30 August 2017
- This is how to get started as a contributor to the Open Access Directory (OAD).
| Thanks for your willingness to help out. Quick summary: |
Getting an OAD account
- Go to the OAD and click the Request account link in the upper right corner.
- To prevent spam, only registered users may edit OAD, but registration is free and easy.
- If you've already registered, then sign in.
- New accounts must be approved by the editor, who is sometimes traveling. Please understand if this process takes a few days.
Learning the OAD style
- Look around the OAD. Note that it contains lists, not articles, and some of the lists differ substantially from others. Some are long and some are short. Some are well-organized and some could use a rethink. Some include fairly extensive annotations on each entry and some include little or no annotation.
- Each list has a "scope note" at the top, describing what the list is about and what sorts of annotations we'd like to add to list entries.
- Please don't change the scope notes on your own. But if you have ideas for changing the scope notes, please contact the editors.
- If you want to add an entry to an existing list, follow the style of that list.
- Look at the scope note at the top to see what annotations, if any, would desirable.
- Look at the existing entries. Follow their format, unless they fall short of what the scope note calls for.
- Put your new entry in the right place. Some lists are in alphabetical order, and others are in chronological order.
- Add links as needed.
Tips and suggestions
- If you're in a certain list for a specific purpose, like adding a new entry, don't hesitate to make other improvements while you're there.
- If an entry has spelling or formatting errors, or dead links, please correct them.
- If an entry is off-topic, please delete it or move it to the appropriate list.
- If an entry is on-topic but out of place, please put it where it belongs.
- If an entry doesn't have all the annotations called for in the scope note, please add some of what's missing.
- If you have suggestions for improving OAD overall, send your suggestion to the editors.