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Rhiann: changed style to reflect style guidelines

2012-04-24T13:22:33Z

changed style to reflect style guidelines

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-	~~==Purpose of Style Guide==~~
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	This style guide will enable wiki contributors to keep a consistent voice, style, and design when adding or editing content. To make the wiki as effective as possible, it is important for both writing and design to remain consistent and accessible. Refer to the following guidelines for rules on grammar, punctuation, headings, form, and layout.		This style guide will enable wiki contributors to keep a consistent voice, style, and design when adding or editing content. To make the wiki as effective as possible, it is important for both writing and design to remain consistent and accessible. Refer to the following guidelines for rules on grammar, punctuation, headings, form, and layout.

Jennifer Robichaux at 14:46, 17 April 2012

2012-04-17T14:46:41Z

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	*Example definition-- '''Aesthetics''': study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty (see [["The New Rhetoric: A Theory of Practical Reasoning" by Chaïm Perelman]])		*Example definition-- '''Aesthetics''': study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty (see [["The New Rhetoric: A Theory of Practical Reasoning" by Chaïm Perelman]])
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-	~~==Outside Resources==~~
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	== Author Pages ==		== Author Pages ==

-	* List authors in alphabetical order by ~~Last Name~~. For links, write authors' names as Last Name, First Name.	+	* List authors in alphabetical order by last name. For links, write authors' names as Last Name, First Name.

	* Title should be the author's full name (include middle initials, if commonly used).		* Title should be the author's full name (include middle initials, if commonly used).
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	* Repeat author's full name to start entry, followed by birth year and death year (if still living, write "present").		* Repeat author's full name to start entry, followed by birth year and death year (if still living, write "present").

-	* Link to ~~Article Summaries~~ by that author under an "Article Summaries" Level 2 Headline.	+	* Link to article summaries by that author under an "Article Summaries" Level 2 Headline.

-	* Follow this general format for all ~~Author Pages~~: summary, biography (including education, early life, family, occupations, awards, etc.), article summaries, additional works/ publications, further readings, references, and external links. Other sections can be added as desired (such as Notable Quotes).	+	* Follow this general format for all author pages: summary, biography (including education, early life, family, occupations, awards, etc.), article summaries, additional works/ publications, further readings, references, and external links. Other sections can be added as desired (such as Notable Quotes).

	== Definitions of Rhetoric ==		== Definitions of Rhetoric ==
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	[[File:Footnotes_instructions.jpg]]		[[File:Footnotes_instructions.jpg]]
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		+	(If linking the footnote to a citation instead of a URL, put the citation within the brackets instead)

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Writing Guidelines */

2012-04-17T14:43:31Z

Writing Guidelines

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	* Follow MLA style when using citations		* Follow MLA style when using citations

-	* Refer to Diana Hacker's (online[http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm]) guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines	+	* Refer to Diana Hacker's online[http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm] guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines

	== Article Summaries ==		== Article Summaries ==

Jennifer Robichaux at 14:42, 17 April 2012

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	* Follow MLA style when using citations		* Follow MLA style when using citations

-	* Refer to Diana Hacker's online[http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm] guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines	+	* Refer to Diana Hacker's (online[http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm]) guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines

	== Article Summaries ==		== Article Summaries ==

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Writing Guidelines */

2012-04-17T14:41:03Z

Writing Guidelines

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	* Follow MLA style when using citations		* Follow MLA style when using citations

-	* Refer to Diana Hacker's [~~[[online~~ http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm]]] guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines	+	* Refer to Diana Hacker's online[http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm] guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines

	== Article Summaries ==		== Article Summaries ==

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Writing Guidelines */

2012-04-17T14:39:53Z

Writing Guidelines

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	* Follow MLA style when using citations		* Follow MLA style when using citations
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		+	* Refer to Diana Hacker's [[[online http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/index.htm]]] guide to research and documentation for citation guidelines

	== Article Summaries ==		== Article Summaries ==

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Article Summaries */

2012-04-17T14:38:12Z

Article Summaries

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	* If possible, use hyperlinks to link to an online source		* If possible, use hyperlinks to link to an online source

-	* Divide the article summary into ~~three~~ sections: Abstract, Summary, ~~and~~ Possible Implications	+	* Divide the article summary into four sections: Abstract, Summary, Possible Implications, and References

	* The abstract should provide a succinct summary of the article, no more than 200 words long		* The abstract should provide a succinct summary of the article, no more than 200 words long

-	* The article summary should provide a comprehensive overview of the article. If possible, include quotations (with ~~citations~~).	+	* The article summary should provide a comprehensive overview of the article. If possible, include quotations (with footnotes).

	* Following the summary, the "Possible Implications" section is a space for a more subjective analysis of the article. While this should still be written in third person, feel free to propose alternative interpretations or links to outside sources that may be related to the article.		* Following the summary, the "Possible Implications" section is a space for a more subjective analysis of the article. While this should still be written in third person, feel free to propose alternative interpretations or links to outside sources that may be related to the article.
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		+	* Lastly, end the article summary with the "References" section. Refer to the footnotes instructions at the end of the style guide for creating the references.

	* List article summaries in alphabetical order by author's last name.		* List article summaries in alphabetical order by author's last name.
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	* Title should be the article title (within quotation marks), followed by the author's full name. (Example: "Definition of Man" by Kenneth Burke)		* Title should be the article title (within quotation marks), followed by the author's full name. (Example: "Definition of Man" by Kenneth Burke)

-	* Use a bold sub-heading (not a level 2 headline) for "Summary" section.	+	* Link to the author's page somewhere within the summary.
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-	* Link to the author's page ~~at the bottom of the entry using the following sentence: For more information, visit: [link to author's page].~~	+
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-	* Include a section for "Possible Implications" after the summary ~~so contributors can share their opinions about the readings~~. ~~The section heading should look as follows: '''Additional Thoughts''' (Feel free to add your opinions here!)~~	+

	== Glossary ==		== Glossary ==

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Footnotes */

2012-04-17T02:16:37Z

Footnotes

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	==Footnotes==		==Footnotes==
		+	*Use these instructions to create footnotes:

-	*<ref> [~~http://URL HERE.com] </ref>~~	+	[[File:Footnotes_instructions.jpg]]
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-	*References (footnotes) <references/>	+
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-	*External links	+
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-	*[~~[http~~:~~//tinypic.com?ref=30xhk5v" target="_blank"><img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/30xhk5v~~.jpg~~" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic~~]]	+

Jennifer Robichaux: /* Footnotes */

2012-04-17T02:14:18Z

Footnotes

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	*External links		*External links
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		+	*[[http://tinypic.com?ref=30xhk5v" target="_blank"><img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/30xhk5v.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic]]

Katie T.: /* Article Summaries */

2012-04-14T22:17:48Z

Article Summaries

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	== Article Summaries ==		== Article Summaries ==

-	* Should be written in third-person	+	* Should be written in third person

-	* If using quotations, use ~~foot-notes~~ to cite	+	* If using quotations, use footnotes to cite

	* If possible, use hyperlinks to link to an online source		* If possible, use hyperlinks to link to an online source
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	* Include a section for "Possible Implications" after the summary so contributors can share their opinions about the readings. The section heading should look as follows: '''Additional Thoughts''' (Feel free to add your opinions here!)		* Include a section for "Possible Implications" after the summary so contributors can share their opinions about the readings. The section heading should look as follows: '''Additional Thoughts''' (Feel free to add your opinions here!)
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	== Glossary ==		== Glossary ==