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Khider: Add info about changing terms

2017-06-20T19:24:46Z

Add info about changing terms

Jeg at 03:09, 28 April 2017

2017-04-28T03:09:17Z

Jeg: added section on how to contribute

2017-04-28T03:08:09Z

added section on how to contribute

Jeg: /* How do I upload data to the wiki? */

2017-04-28T03:03:38Z

‎How do I upload data to the wiki?

Jeg at 03:03, 28 April 2017

2017-04-28T03:03:18Z

Jeg: /* How do I upload data to the wiki? */

2017-04-28T03:02:45Z

‎How do I upload data to the wiki?

Jeg at 02:58, 28 April 2017

2017-04-28T02:58:35Z

Khider: update LiPD link

2017-04-17T02:40:54Z

update LiPD link

Khider: Add a sentence at the top of page about the FAQ

2017-04-10T20:33:13Z

Add a sentence at the top of page about the FAQ

Khider: /* How do I upload data to the wiki? */ fix typo

2017-04-10T20:30:17Z

‎How do I upload data to the wiki?: fix typo

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	No, you don't. What we need from you is your expertise in the field, your willingness to curate datasets and participate in community activities like [http://wiki.linked.earth/Category:Working_Group Working Groups], and as much data as your are willing to upload. If you want to be involved in the development of the ontology, fantastic. If you don't, you can still do a lot for your community in these pages.		No, you don't. What we need from you is your expertise in the field, your willingness to curate datasets and participate in community activities like [http://wiki.linked.earth/Category:Working_Group Working Groups], and as much data as your are willing to upload. If you want to be involved in the development of the ontology, fantastic. If you don't, you can still do a lot for your community in these pages.
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		+	==Where do I report changes that I want to see on the wiki?==
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		+	Although you don't need to know anything about the [[LinkedEarth Ontology]], you may have suggestions on renaming terms or incorporating new terms to the wiki. Creating new terms is easy, just follow [[Dataset Tutorial \| these steps]]. Changing existing terms can be trickier.
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		+	If the term is followed by an (L), it means that it is part of the core ontology and any changes need to go through the [http://linked.earth/aboutus/governance/ Editorial Board] by using [http://linked.earth/wpgforms/core-ontology-changes-request-form/ this form]. The full procedure is described [http://linked.earth/aboutus/governance/editorial-process-2/ here].
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		+	For terms that are not part of core ontology, follow [[Quick Guide to Editing Wiki Pages \| these guidelines]] on how to rename wiki pages.

	== Why do I get a MathML error message on some pages? ==		== Why do I get a MathML error message on some pages? ==

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 This is a wiki, a collaborative platform to generate collective knowledge. It is associated with, and supported by, the [http://linked.earth/ LinkedEarth project].
 == How is LinkedEarth different from NCDC or PANGAEA? ==
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 We are exploring an ''embargo'' feature that would allow you to get your data on the wiki, use the available code and database, but keep data private until you decide they are ready to share. But that won't be implemented for some time, so if you don't want your data shared, please do not upload them. You may, however, participate in a [[:Category:Working_Group|Working Group on Data Standards]].
 == How do I upload data to the wiki? ==

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	This is a wiki, a collaborative platform to generate collective knowledge. It is associated with, and supported by, the [http://linked.earth/ LinkedEarth project].		This is a wiki, a collaborative platform to generate collective knowledge. It is associated with, and supported by, the [http://linked.earth/ LinkedEarth project].
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		+	== How can I contribute to the wiki? ==
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		+	We're glad you asked! To prevent cyber-vandalism, you need to go through [http://linked.earth/aboutus/membership/ a short screening process] that ensures that you are a card-carrying member of the scientific community. After that, you can edit pretty much any wiki page. For datasets, the uploader has primary rights over data tables: only you can change/delete the data you uploaded.

	== How is LinkedEarth different from NCDC or PANGAEA? ==		== How is LinkedEarth different from NCDC or PANGAEA? ==

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 We are working on an [http://lipd.net/ interactive web-based process], which is still under development (watch this space).
-Currently the easiest route is through [[Linked Paleo Data | LiPD]]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily.  See instructions [[Creating_a_LiPD_file here]]
+Currently the easiest route is through [[Linked Paleo Data | LiPD]]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily.  See instructions [[Creating_a_LiPD_file | here]]
 == How do I download data from the wiki? ==

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 We are working on an [http://lipd.net/ interactive web-based process], which is still under development (watch this space).
-Currently the easiest route is through [[Linked Paleo Data | LiPD]]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily.  See instructions [http://wiki.linked.earth/Creating_a_LiPD_file here]
+Currently the easiest route is through [[Linked Paleo Data | LiPD]]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily.  See instructions [[Creating_a_LiPD_file here]]
 == How do I download data from the wiki? ==

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 == How do I know that my voice will be listened to? ==
-The wiki provides a way for any card-carrying paleoclimatologist to edit datasets, participate in working group discussions, and vote on data standards. We cannot promise to grant all your wishes, but if you formulate them clearly and they have substantial community support, we'll try to implement them quickly.
+The wiki provides a way for any card-carrying paleoclimatologist to edit datasets, participate in working group discussions, and vote on data standards. We cannot promise to grant all your wishes, but if you formulate them clearly and they have substantial community support, we'll work to implement them quickly.
 == Sharing paleoclimate data is great; sharing personal data is not. Who can see my personal information? ==

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 The plan is for this to happen via a multi-step, well-explained process here on the wiki. But we're not quite there yet.
-Currently the easiest route is through [http://linked.earth/projects/lipd/ LiPD]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily. But this '''will'' get better. Trust us, we are not employing cutting-edge AI to wind up using proprietary Excel.
+Currently the easiest route is through [[Linked Paleo Data | LiPD]]. That is, if you have a file in the latest LiPD format, it can be instantly uploaded to the wiki.  How do you get your data into LiPD, you ask? An Excel template, coupled with a nifty Python parser, allow to do that relatively easily. But this '''will'' get better. Trust us, we are not employing cutting-edge AI to wind up using proprietary Excel.
 == How do I download data from the wiki? ==

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−	~~Page in progress~~	+	Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions about LinkedEarth. We'll update this page as information becomes current or more issues are brought to our attention.

	== What is this thing? ==		== What is this thing? ==