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Revision as of 20:02, 10 July 2009 editQuiddity (talk \| contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers40,758 edits merge directory to here - that's what wikiproject pages are for, to list contents., + add some missing links← Previous edit		Revision as of 20:36, 10 July 2009 edit undoThe Transhumanist (talk \| contribs)Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers302,803 edits transclude OOK directory. It's transcluded elsewhere, and so it needs to remain as a separate page.Next edit →
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	== Directory ==
	{{shortcut\|WP:OOKDIR\|WP:WPOOKDIR}}
	=== Parent project ===

	{{swl\|Portal:Contents}} (Misplaced Pages's contents system) (], ])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Contents}} (])

	=== Where to find outlines ===

	{{swl\|Portal:Contents/Outline of knowledge}} (the topmost outline page) (])

⚫	:{{~~swl\|~~Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/~~Projected outline~~}} ~~(])~~

	=== Relevant guidelines ===

	{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Lists}} (outlines are a type of list) (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Stand-alone lists}} (outline pages are a type of stand-alone list) (])

	::{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Outlines}} (guidelines and instructions) (])

	:::] (present the ''subject's'' name, bolded) (])

	:::{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Why do we have outlines in addition to...?}} (])

	:::{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Comparison of Misplaced Pages's and Britannica's outlines of knowledge}} (])

	{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Categories, lists, and navigation templates}} (explains redundancy, and compares) (])

	{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:Content forking}} (sometimes cited as the reason to oppose OOK or an outline page) (])

	=== OOK project pages ===

	{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Newsletter}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Projected outline}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Watchlist}} (])

	::{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Watchlist using Related changes}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Outreach}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/List of discussions concerning outlines}} (])

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/open tasks}}

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/What's missing?}}

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/WikiProject outreach}}

	:{{swl\|Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Contests}}

	=== Templates ===

	{{tl\|Outline footer}} (placed at bottom of all Outlines)

	{{tl\|Outline}} (creates a hatnote (disputed usage per ])) also {{tl\|Outline placer}} (deprecated)

	{{tl\|Outline nav footer}} (project navigation)

	{{tl\|Outline of knowledge coverage}} (for main articles covered by an outline, talkpage banner)

	{{tl\|Outline generator}} (template for outline creation)

	{{tl\|Outline country}} (template for outline creation)

	{{tl\|Outline U.S. State}} (template for outline creation)

	{{tl\|Outline of knowledge coverage WPT}} (for placing a banner on country WikiProject talk pages)

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For guidelines and instructions on building outlines, see Misplaced Pages:Outlines.

Wikiproject

Misplaced Pages's goal is to provide knowledge. But knowledge is only useful if you can find it. The main limitation of a search box is that it can only look for what you already know exists. Our mission is to show what exists and provide easy access to that knowledge.

"Misplaced Pages's goal is to provide knowledge. But knowledge is only useful if you can find it. The main limitation of a search box is that it can only look for what you already know exists. Our mission is to show what exists and provide easy access to that knowledge."

What are outlines? How to help Where to find outlines Spread the word! How to join more...

So, what are outlines?

Each outline article is a list of a subject's topics arranged hierarchically to show the relationships between them: those that are the most important, general entries and those that give more specialist detail. Outlines show the structure of articles about a subject, opening a whole new way of navigating it.

Each outline is intended to help the reader become familiar with the subject it presents, and also serves as a table of contents or site map to that subject's coverage on Misplaced Pages. Outlines are different from portals or indexes. While a portal focuses solely on well-developed featured content, an outline's main purpose is to direct readers through a subject's related articles. Indexes are intended to be comprehensive alphabetical lists of articles related to subject, but finding something in an alphabetical index can be difficult if one does not know the article title (and if one does, one hardly needs the index). Outlines might not list every article in a subject, and often their links lead to lists or other outlines to provide further detail. For an example, compare Portal:Japan, Index of Japan-related articles, and Outline of Japan.

How do outlines help me?

Many new benefits can be gained by having outlines. Firstly, the outline would list articles related to the subject that the average reader may not know exist. As an example, let's think of a reader interested in looking up the color of water. Instead of reading the entire article, if the reader looked at the outline, it would clearly list that there is an article dedicated to the Color of water, which the reader would have no way of knowing existed. Furthermore, it would also list that Misplaced Pages has three separate articles on water: Water (which explains water as a life necessity and daily use), Water (properties) (which explains water as a chemical and its properties), and Water (data page). None of these can be accessed reasonably from portals nor alphabetical indexes. Readers attemting to find what they are actually looking for may find it overwhelming since they can only search for what they know exists. This is where Outline of water would come in perfectly by providing another navigation method. On another note, Britannica has its own outlines. Misplaced Pages can do better!

For an outline that includes all outline articles, see the Outline of Knowledge	For an outline of all outlines, outline drafts, and planned outlines, see the projected outline.

What can I do to help?

Believe it or not, such an important project is only being run by a few dedicated editors and anyone who decides to help would become a tremendous help.

View the open tasks page

How-to

See also: Helpful tips

Start a new outline

Starting a new outline is the best way to help Misplaced Pages's outlines!

See also: Helpful tips (read it!)

First, decide which topic you'd like to outline. It could be as broad as Outline of mathematics, or as narrow as Outline of chocolate and start the page. The title should be in the format of Outline of $x$
Write a little introduction before outlining to get warmed up, this will also become the introductory paragraph of the outline.
Start listing articles on your topic. You can find them by using Special:PrefixIndex and a site allintitle Google search.
Organize links in a way that is accessible so that people can find the articles linked to. You might use an {{Outline generator}} template, like this: {{subst:Outline generator|topic uncapitalized|topic capitalized}} or, if you're outlining a specific country, {{subst:Template:Outline country|country name}}.
After that, you can add a few pictures to make the outline look nicer. Try using different ones than the ones on the article by searching on Wikimedia Commons.
Once you've finished, take a look back and see if you were able to outline the subject successfully and then leave a message here so that other editors are aware it exists and can review it.

Work on an existing outline

Even though there are many outlines, there are also many unfinished ones. At the Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Open tasks there is a list of outlines that need to be completed. These tasks may be useful for learning the first steps of making outlines.

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Choose an outline to work on from this list: Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/open tasks Make sure the outlines conform to the style and format of typical outlines For more detailed help, please read Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Outline of knowledge/Helpful tips

Recruit others

See also: OOK Outreach

The OOK project needs all the help it can get. So tell all your friends about the OOK, and invite them to join in! Because of the size and scope of this project, recruiting is a high priority and major activity. Your help is greatly needed. If you would like to participate in the recruiting effort as a whole, please leave a note at User talk:The Transhumanist.

Spread the word!

Displaying userboxes on your userpages is a great way to spread the word and motivate others. Here are some userboxes to choose from:

Outlines comprise bullets like these

This user understands the importance of outlines, and is a member of

Wikiproject Outlines.

Outlines are comprised of bullets like these

This user has started {{{1}}} outlines.

Outlines comprise bullets like these

This user loves browsing outlines!

Sign up!

Become a member of OOK and receive newsletters and tasks. Here are some current active members:

For guidelines and instructions on building outlines, see Misplaced Pages:Outlines.

Wikiproject

What are outlines? How to help Where to find outlines Spread the word! How to join more...