This is a guide on the content review process for authors and reviewers of new content. The purpose of a review process is to ensure that the Wiki maintains high standards. All content should be subjected to a full peer review, although it is acknowledged that it is unrealistic to fully review the smallest detail of every Tutorial or Tip, or to test that every piece of computer code works correctly. |
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Stage 1 - CommunicationWhen a new piece has been completed - or near completion -, can authors email COMISEF Wiki Admin at the very least. (However, we do look at the Recent Changes page often to monitor new activity on the Wiki.) Please add a 'new' tag to the page. You do this by going to the bottom right of the page and press on the 'tags' option. An input box shall appear into which you should type, not surprisingly, the word 'new'. This is so the content goes in to the Review Queue. Stage 2 - The Review Queue and Review ProcessThe Review Queue is a list of all new content waiting for review. To see the Review Queue, Click here >>. We would like all members to get involved in this process of reading through what others have written. The following are a few things we want people to bear in mind when they do this. Refer to the rules of etiquette for making changes to the content of other peoples work. Please Click here>>.
Stage 3 - Quality StampingNear the top of all content templates is a heading 'Review Status'. When a new page is created 'Unreviewed' is stated under the 'Review Status' heading. It will take time, but eventually the COMISEF Wiki admin will worked there way through he Review Queue and approve a piece to be added to the Wiki. The Review status then changes to Reviewed and date stamped. Stage 4. Incorporation into the Wiki and the Public AnnouncementThe new content is finally incorporated in to the Wiki and all active links to the page put in the relevant topic pages. This event is publically announced on the monthly News section on the front page of the Wiki. |