An+Introduction+to+wikis

A wiki is a web page that can be edited by users. This means that members of the wiki build the web page piece by piece, either collaboratively or by themselves.

There are two buttons to be aware of in order to add or change the information on the wiki page. 'Edit' will allow access to the page in order to add or change content. 'Save' will then save those changes.

Wiki pages can contain all manner of content. Text, images and links to other places on the web are the main types of content that are usually added. Files (pdf, .doc etc) can also be added.

To navigate through the various pages of a wiki, click on the name of the page on the left hand side of the wiki frame.

To contribute or begin a discussion in the wiki, click on the tab at the top of the frame labelled 'Discussion'.

If you get stuck, ask for help. Escalate the help in this way: ask the person next to you at your table first. If your issue can't be addressed there, ask someone on the next table over. If there is still no answer there, ask one of the organizers to find you some help.