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This page aims to provide step-by-step instructions for new [[WikiIslam:Translations|translators]] at [[WikiIslam]]; from creating an account to announcing a completed translation on the main page. | This page aims to provide step-by-step instructions for new [[WikiIslam:Translations|translators]] at [[WikiIslam]]; from creating an account to announcing a completed translation on the main page. | ||
== | ==Stages== | ||
===Initial Steps=== | |||
This section covers everything needed prior to beginning a translation. | |||
====Creating an Account==== | |||
Because most translations are initially hosted on the English language version of WikiIslam, it is essential that prospective translators [[Help:Logging in|create an account]] prior to starting any work. IP edits to translations will usually be reverted on the English language version of WikiIslam in order to minimize [[WikiIslam:Vandalism|vandalism]]. This will obviously not be the case if and when a [[WikiIslam:Translations#Sub-Domains|dedicated sub-domain]] is opened in any particular language. | |||
== | To create an account, new users should click on the ''<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin||qs=type=signup}} Create account] </span>'' link at the top right of the page. They will need to provide a username and password, as well as answer a visual "[[Special:Captcha|anti-spam]]" test. Those who already have an account, should <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=login}} login]</span> using their details. | ||
====Contacting an Administrator==== | |||
====Choosing Islamic sources==== | |||
===Translating Content=== | |||
This section covers everything needed for the actual translation process. | |||
===Post-Translation=== | |||
This section covers everything needed once the translation process itself is complete. | |||
==Additional Notes== | |||
===Alterations in Translations=== | |||
Translations should always remain faithful to the original English work, retaining their scholarly tone and information. If for localization purposes an editor thinks there should be some slight alterations made, they must first be discussed with others on the talk page. | |||
===Steps for a Translation=== | |||
===Steps=== | |||
# Go to [[Help:Contents]]. Translate the title of your chosen article and type that into the "Create Page" box. If any of these characters exist in the title, avoid using them: brackets, commas, colons, semi-colons etc. These can be added into the title later by using <nowiki>{{</nowiki>page_title|Desired page title}}. | # Go to [[Help:Contents]]. Translate the title of your chosen article and type that into the "Create Page" box. If any of these characters exist in the title, avoid using them: brackets, commas, colons, semi-colons etc. These can be added into the title later by using <nowiki>{{</nowiki>page_title|Desired page title}}. | ||
#After clicking "Create page" you will see a blank page. | #After clicking "Create page" you will see a blank page. | ||
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# To find what you have been working on, click the 'My contributions' link at the top right. | # To find what you have been working on, click the 'My contributions' link at the top right. | ||