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This is the submission form for essays/op-eds. Views contained in essays/op-eds are not necessarily endorsed by WikiIslam. Please see the [[WikiIslam:Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer|Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer]] for details. | This is the submission [[WikiIslam:Form Submissions|form]] for essays/op-eds. Views contained in essays/op-eds are not necessarily endorsed by WikiIslam. Please see the [[WikiIslam:Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer|Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer]] for details. | ||
==Guidelines== | ==Guidelines== | ||
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===Style=== | ===Style=== | ||
* | * Use capital letters and fullstops where appropriate. Do ''not'' use SMS language or excessive ALL CAPS. | ||
* Although essays/op-eds can be informal in style, keep the level of your tone and language within reason. | * Although essays/op-eds can be informal in style, keep the level of your tone and language within reason. | ||
* Make sure your submission is 1000 words or longer, and at least 3 paragraphs. http://www.wordcounter.net/ | * Make sure your submission is 1000 words or longer, and at least 3 paragraphs. http://www.wordcounter.net/ | ||
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* Do not submit racist, homophobic or sexist content. This includes derogatory comments towards Arabs or other ethnic groups often associated with Islam. | * Do not submit racist, homophobic or sexist content. This includes derogatory comments towards Arabs or other ethnic groups often associated with Islam. | ||
* Do not submit content endorsing/supporting racist, homophobic or sexist organizations | * Do not submit content endorsing/supporting racist, homophobic or sexist organizations, political parties or individuals. | ||
* Focus on issues related to Islam. Do not use essays/op-eds as a platform to debate or attack atheism/theism/religion or to claim "_____ is just as bad as Islam." | * Focus on issues related to Islam. Do not use essays/op-eds as a platform to debate or attack atheism/theism/religion or to claim "_____ is just as bad as Islam." | ||
*Original research and higher criticism is welcome, but the thesis must be credible (I.e. explained and backed up by supporting evidence). | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
#If a submission does not adhere to | #If needed, essays/op-eds may be edited for relevance, clarity and language issues. | ||
#Take a look at | #In extreme cases, if a submission does not adhere to guidelines it may be deleted. | ||
#Take a look at the [[Featured_Essays/Op-Eds|Featured Essays/Op-Eds]] to get an idea of what is expected. | |||
#To prevent data loss through possible errors or deletion, before you submit the form, copy the text of the testimony into Notepad or Microsoft word. | #To prevent data loss through possible errors or deletion, before you submit the form, copy the text of the testimony into Notepad or Microsoft word. | ||
# | #Links to some existing articles may be inserted into your submission so that readers can access more information on certain topics. | ||
#It may take | #It may take some time to format submissions correctly, edit it for appropriateness and grammar (if needed) and include it on the website. | ||
#All non-copyrighted submissions will become the property of WikiIslam. See [[WikiIslam:Copyrights]] for details. | #All non-copyrighted submissions will become the property of WikiIslam. See [[WikiIslam:Copyrights]] for details. | ||
#If you are unable to submit the form due to encountering an error, you can [[WikiIslam:Contact Us|email | #If you are unable to submit the form due to encountering an error, you can [[WikiIslam:Contact Us|email]] your essay/op-ed directly. | ||
#If at any point you need help, leave a message on | #If at any point you need help, leave a message on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page. | ||
==Enter your data== | ==Enter your data== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 27 March 2015
This is the submission form for essays/op-eds. Views contained in essays/op-eds are not necessarily endorsed by WikiIslam. Please see the Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer for details.
Guidelines
Essays/op-eds should adhere to the following guidelines (this is a growing list currently under construction):
Style
- Use capital letters and fullstops where appropriate. Do not use SMS language or excessive ALL CAPS.
- Although essays/op-eds can be informal in style, keep the level of your tone and language within reason.
- Make sure your submission is 1000 words or longer, and at least 3 paragraphs. http://www.wordcounter.net/
Content
- Do not submit racist, homophobic or sexist content. This includes derogatory comments towards Arabs or other ethnic groups often associated with Islam.
- Do not submit content endorsing/supporting racist, homophobic or sexist organizations, political parties or individuals.
- Focus on issues related to Islam. Do not use essays/op-eds as a platform to debate or attack atheism/theism/religion or to claim "_____ is just as bad as Islam."
- Original research and higher criticism is welcome, but the thesis must be credible (I.e. explained and backed up by supporting evidence).
Notes
- If needed, essays/op-eds may be edited for relevance, clarity and language issues.
- In extreme cases, if a submission does not adhere to guidelines it may be deleted.
- Take a look at the Featured Essays/Op-Eds to get an idea of what is expected.
- To prevent data loss through possible errors or deletion, before you submit the form, copy the text of the testimony into Notepad or Microsoft word.
- Links to some existing articles may be inserted into your submission so that readers can access more information on certain topics.
- It may take some time to format submissions correctly, edit it for appropriateness and grammar (if needed) and include it on the website.
- All non-copyrighted submissions will become the property of WikiIslam. See WikiIslam:Copyrights for details.
- If you are unable to submit the form due to encountering an error, you can email your essay/op-ed directly.
- If at any point you need help, leave a message on the relevant Discussions page.