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<div style="font-size:1.5rem">Ready to start?</div>

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==Create a new article==

There are plenty of articles that need to be written!

There are plenty of articles that need to be written! Check out our [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!|quick guide to your first article]] if you'd like to just get stuck in.

'''Before you jump in''', take a look at our [[Article Types|Article types]] page, familiarise yourself with the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|Editorial Guidelines]], as well as [[Wiki ~~Content Policies~~|our content policies]] and [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:Style guide|Style guide]].

'''Before you jump in''', take a look at our [[Article Types|Article types]] page, familiarise yourself with the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|Editorial Guidelines]], as well as [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki content policies|our content policies]] and [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]].

The MediaWiki article creation process is easy enough, use the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:New_here| create a page]] link to get some guidance on how to structure your article. Check out [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write your first article!|our guide to writing your first article]] and the [[Help:FAQ|FAQ]] if you need more information.

The MediaWiki article creation process is easy enough, use the[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:New_here| create a page]] link to get some guidance on how to structure your article. Check out [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write your first article!|our guide to writing your first article]] and the [[Help:FAQ|FAQ]] if you need more information.

If you ever want to review or explore our policy documents, the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:~~CAT policy index~~|Wiki policy index]] on the sidebar will take you to an overview of all our current official policies. This will be kept updated and will generally be the go-to place for our documentation.

If you ever want to review or explore our policy documents, the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index|Wiki policy index]] on the sidebar will take you to an overview of all our current official policies. This will be kept updated and will generally be the go-to place for our documentation.

~~===Articles based on videos===~~

~~Each video in our directory contains valuable information about consumer rights violations Louis has discussed on his channel for the past decade, that needs to be transformed into wiki articles.~~

We don't expect there to be a clean '1 video = 1 article' translation. The information from the videos should be combined with outside sources to contribute to articles about the incidents, entities, and themes discussed in the video. Please remember to update the video page with links to any articles you write, in order to help us avoid duplication.

At this early stage of the Wiki, don't worry about creating stubs, or starting an article with the intention to allow yourself or someone else to finish it at a later date. Right now our main focus is on putting pen to paper, and getting the Wiki populated. The most vital thing is to include sources to go support the claims made in the article, this will ensure that others can pick up where you left off and continue expanding the page.

~~In a nutshell:~~

~~#Go to the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Video Directory]]~~

~~#Pick a video with a topic that interests you, making sure it fits the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Inclusion guidelines|criteria to be included in the wiki]]~~

~~#[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Create_page/many|Create an article]] following our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|content guidelines]] and [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|formatting policy]]~~

~~#Edit the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Video Directory]] with a link to your article.~~

~~===New articles on issues Louis hasn't covered yet===~~

There are so many issues that would fit in line with our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|editorial guidelines]] and [[Moderator Guidelines|content guidelines]] that Louis has NOT covered on his channel. '''Find them and post them!'''.

===Article suggestions===

The [[article suggestions]] page is an excellent jumping-off point, for either getting your ideas for suitable articles down, or for finding something to write about. You'll find a list of article ideas, complete with a basic description and links to relevant sources. Over time we expect this to replace the video directory (explained below) as the go-to place for article inspiration.

==Contribute to a project==

We run [[projects:Hub| projects]] that organize the completion of a specific type of edit over the whole wiki, or which otherwise try to improve some aspect of the site. These are often filled with editing opportunities that are well-signposted and simple, so can be a great place to get started out!

==Improve existing articles==

You can help out without looking for new things to add to the wiki. We have a [[:Category:Articles_in_need_of_additional_work| list of articles that need work]] you can go through and try to improve. Some might need formatting fixes based on our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]], others might need some ~~rephrashing~~ to ensure a [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_content_policies#Neutral_Point_Of_View | neutral point of view]] as per our wiki content policy.

You can help out without looking for new things to add to the wiki. We have a [[:Category:Articles_in_need_of_additional_work| list of articles that need work]] you can go through and try to improve. Some might need formatting fixes based on our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]], others might need some rephrasing to ensure a [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_content_policies#Neutral_Point_Of_View | neutral point of view]] as per our wiki content policy.

Some may just need reference links archived or images added.

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As with any Wiki project, '''reviewing the pages of others is another great help that won't take up too much of your time''' - checking for grammatical and formatting issues (check the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]]), ensuring that people are sourcing things properly, adding relevant information, and so on are all essential to the integrity of the Wiki.

Another valuable way you can contribute other ~~that~~ correcting mistakes is alerting others of their existance in case you are not able to make the corrections yourself. Use the templates in the [[:Category:Inline cleanup templates|inline cleanup templates]] category to mark spots you spot that need attention.

Another valuable way you can contribute other than correcting mistakes is alerting others of their existance in case you are not able to make the corrections yourself. Use the templates in the [[:Category:Inline cleanup templates|inline cleanup templates]] category to mark spots you spot that need attention.

[[Category:Inline cleanup templates| inline cleanup templates]]

[[:Category:Inline cleanup templates| inline cleanup templates]]

*<code>Citation needed</code> - Use this template when an uncited claim is made in an article. See the [[Template:Citation needed|template page]] for infomation on usage.

*<code>Clarify</code> - Use this template when a claim or statement is unclear and need ~~rephreasing~~ or more information to be useful. See the [[Template:Clarify|template page]] for infomation on usage.

*<code>Clarify</code> - Use this template when a claim or statement is unclear and need rephrasing or more information to be useful. See the [[Template:Clarify|template page]] for infomation on usage.

*<code>Disputed</code> - Use this template when sources with conflicting conclusions exist for a claim made. See the [[Template:DisputedInline|template page]] for infomation on usage.

*<code>UpdateNeeded</code> - Use this template to indicate a portion of an article is need of an update. See the [[Template:UpdateNeeded|template page]] for infomation on usage.

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Adding a deletion or merge request to a page will automatically put the page in specific categories, which are periodically checked by moderators, who have the permissions neccesary to perform page moves and deletions.

~~===Improve the video directory===~~

While we have tried to sort and pick relevant videos to include in the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|video directory]] the proccess involved using automated tools and machine learning to pick the most likely candidates. You can help make sure the page is up to date by:

*🔍 Reviewing videos in the directory

*✅ Marking irrelevant videos for review

*➕ Adding missing relevant videos to the list

===Help keep links linking!===

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==Want to do even more?==

'''If you're really looking to dig in and get your hands dirty, we are also looking for those willing to help moderate the platform.''' For a whole litany of reasons, we need to be able to enforce a high standard of quality, and be very quick to strike down misinformation or vandalism. Please see the [[Moderator Guidelines]] as well as the Mission Statement in order to get an idea of what's involved.

'''If you're really looking to dig in and get your hands dirty, we are also looking for those willing to help moderate the platform.''' For a whole litany of reasons, we need to be able to enforce a high standard of quality, and be very quick to strike down misinformation or vandalism. Please see the [[Moderator Guidelines]] as well as the Mission Statement in order to get an idea of what's involved. If you'd like to apply to be a moderator, please see how the applications work [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Moderator applications|here]].

Again, we're delighted to see you here, and we hope you enjoy working with us to build something special!

==Have more questions or suggestions?==

[https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join our discord server] or leave a message to any of the [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop current moderators] in their discussion pages ([[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]).

*Post at the [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard|Moderators' noticeboard]]

*[https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join our discord server]

*or leave a message to any of the [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop current moderators] in their discussion pages ([[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]).

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+{{#seo:
+|title=How to Help - Consumer Rights Wiki
+|description=Ways to contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki: write articles, suggest topics, improve existing pages, join the Discord and Zulip communities, and more.
+|og:title=How to Help - Consumer Rights Wiki
+|og:description=Ways to contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki: write articles, suggest topics, improve existing pages, join the Discord and Zulip communities, and more.
+|og:type=article
+|keywords=consumer rights wiki, contribute, help, write articles, volunteer, community
+}}
 <div style="font-size:1.5rem">Ready to start?</div>
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 ==Create a new article==
-There are plenty of articles that need to be written!
+There are plenty of articles that need to be written! Check out our [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!|quick guide to your first article]] if you'd like to just get stuck in.
-'''Before you jump in''', take a look at our [[Article Types|Article types]] page, familiarise yourself with the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|Editorial Guidelines]], as well as [[Wiki Content Policies|our content policies]] and [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]].
+'''Before you jump in''', take a look at our [[Article Types|Article types]] page, familiarise yourself with the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|Editorial Guidelines]], as well as [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki content policies|our content policies]] and [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]].
-The MediaWiki article creation process is easy enough, use the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:New_here| create a page]] link to get some guidance on how to structure your article. Check out [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write your first article!|our guide to writing your first article]] and the [[Help:FAQ|FAQ]] if you need more information.
+The MediaWiki article creation process is easy enough, use the[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:New_here| create a page]] link to get some guidance on how to structure your article. Check out [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write your first article!|our guide to writing your first article]] and the [[Help:FAQ|FAQ]] if you need more information.
-If you ever want to review or explore our policy documents, the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:CAT policy index|Wiki policy index]] on the sidebar will take you to an overview of all our current official policies. This will be kept updated and will generally be the go-to place for our documentation.
+If you ever want to review or explore our policy documents, the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index|Wiki policy index]] on the sidebar will take you to an overview of all our current official policies. This will be kept updated and will generally be the go-to place for our documentation.
-===Articles based on videos===
-Each video in our directory contains valuable information about consumer rights violations Louis has discussed on his channel for the past decade, that needs to be transformed into wiki articles.
-We don't expect there to be a clean '1 video = 1 article' translation. The information from the videos should be combined with outside sources to contribute to articles about the incidents, entities, and themes discussed in the video. Please remember to update the video page with links to any articles you write, in order to help us avoid duplication.
-At this early stage of the Wiki, don't worry about creating stubs, or starting an article with the intention to allow yourself or someone else to finish it at a later date. Right now our main focus is on putting pen to paper, and getting the Wiki populated. The most vital thing is to include sources to go support the claims made in the article, this will ensure that others can pick up where you left off and continue expanding the page.
-In a nutshell:
-#Go to the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Video Directory]]
-#Pick a video with a topic that interests you, making sure it fits the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Inclusion guidelines|criteria to be included in the wiki]]
-#[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Create_page/many|Create an article]] following our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|content guidelines]] and [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|formatting policy]]
-#Edit the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Video Directory]] with a link to your article.
-===New articles on issues Louis hasn't covered yet===
-There are so many issues that would fit in line with our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial guidelines|editorial guidelines]] and [[Moderator Guidelines|content guidelines]] that Louis has NOT covered on his channel. '''Find them and post them!'''.
+===Article suggestions===
+The [[article suggestions]] page is an excellent jumping-off point, for either getting your ideas for suitable articles down, or for finding something to write about. You'll find a list of article ideas, complete with a basic description and links to relevant sources. Over time we expect this to replace the video directory (explained below) as the go-to place for article inspiration.
+==Contribute to a project==
+We run [[projects:Hub| projects]] that organize the completion of a specific type of edit over the whole wiki, or which otherwise try to improve some aspect of the site. These are often filled with editing opportunities that are well-signposted and simple, so can be a great place to get started out!
 ==Improve existing articles==
-You can help out without looking for new things to add to the wiki. We have a [[:Category:Articles_in_need_of_additional_work| list of articles that need work]] you can go through and try to improve. Some might need formatting fixes based on our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]], others might need some rephrashing to ensure a [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_content_policies#Neutral_Point_Of_View | neutral point of view]] as per our wiki content policy.
+You can help out without looking for new things to add to the wiki. We have a [[:Category:Articles_in_need_of_additional_work| list of articles that need work]] you can go through and try to improve. Some might need formatting fixes based on our [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]], others might need some rephrasing to ensure a [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_content_policies#Neutral_Point_Of_View | neutral point of view]] as per our wiki content policy.
 Some may just need reference links archived or images added.
@@ Line 42: / Line 36: @@
 As with any Wiki project, '''reviewing the pages of others is another great help that won't take up too much of your time''' - checking for grammatical and formatting issues (check the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Style guide|Style guide]]), ensuring that people are sourcing things properly, adding relevant information, and so on are all essential to the integrity of the Wiki.
-Another valuable way you can contribute other that correcting mistakes is alerting others of their existance in case you are not able to make the corrections yourself. Use the templates in the [[:Category:Inline cleanup templates|inline cleanup templates]] category to mark spots you spot that need attention.
+Another valuable way you can contribute other than correcting mistakes is alerting others of their existance in case you are not able to make the corrections yourself. Use the templates in the [[:Category:Inline cleanup templates|inline cleanup templates]] category to mark spots you spot that need attention.
-[[Category:Inline cleanup templates| inline cleanup templates]]
+[[:Category:Inline cleanup templates| inline cleanup templates]]
 *<code>Citation needed</code> - Use this template when an uncited claim is made in an article. See the [[Template:Citation needed|template page]] for infomation on usage.
-*<code>Clarify</code> - Use this template when a claim or statement is unclear and need rephreasing or more information to be useful. See the [[Template:Clarify|template page]] for infomation on usage.
+*<code>Clarify</code> - Use this template when a claim or statement is unclear and need rephrasing or more information to be useful. See the [[Template:Clarify|template page]] for infomation on usage.
 *<code>Disputed</code> - Use this template when sources with conflicting conclusions exist for a claim made. See the [[Template:DisputedInline|template page]] for infomation on usage.
 *<code>UpdateNeeded</code> - Use this template to indicate a portion of an article is need of an update. See the [[Template:UpdateNeeded|template page]] for infomation on usage.
@@ Line 57: / Line 51: @@
 Adding a deletion or merge request to a page will automatically put the page in specific categories, which are periodically checked by moderators, who have the permissions neccesary to perform page moves and deletions.
-===Improve the video directory===
-While we have tried to sort and pick relevant videos to include in the [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|video directory]] the proccess involved using automated tools and machine learning to pick the most likely candidates. You can help make sure the page is up to date by:
-*🔍 Reviewing videos in the directory
-*✅ Marking irrelevant videos for review
-*➕ Adding missing relevant videos to the list
 ===Help keep links linking!===
@@ Line 75: / Line 62: @@
 ==Want to do even more?==
-'''If you're really looking to dig in and get your hands dirty, we are also looking for those willing to help moderate the platform.''' For a whole litany of reasons, we need to be able to enforce a high standard of quality, and be very quick to strike down misinformation or vandalism. Please see the [[Moderator Guidelines]] as well as the Mission Statement in order to get an idea of what's involved.
+'''If you're really looking to dig in and get your hands dirty, we are also looking for those willing to help moderate the platform.''' For a whole litany of reasons, we need to be able to enforce a high standard of quality, and be very quick to strike down misinformation or vandalism. Please see the [[Moderator Guidelines]] as well as the Mission Statement in order to get an idea of what's involved. If you'd like to apply to be a moderator, please see how the applications work [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Moderator applications|here]].
 Again, we're delighted to see you here, and we hope you enjoy working with us to build something special!
 ==Have more questions or suggestions?==
-[https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join our discord server] or leave a message to any of the [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop current moderators] in their discussion pages ([[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]).
+*Post at the [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard|Moderators' noticeboard]]
+*[https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join our discord server]
+*or leave a message to any of the [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop current moderators] in their discussion pages ([[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]).
 [[Category:Help]]
 [[Category:CRW]]