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To start an article in Appropedia: Template:Shortcut

Enter name and click button to start a page about a specific topic:

Or enter name and click button to start a page about a specific project:

Or, to begin a page draft which can be moved to the main part of Appropedia later, see Appropedia:Incubator and enter your pagename there.

Detailed instructions

There are two main ways to create a page:

Search for the new title with the Go button. When the search finds nothing, click on the red link "create this page".
Create a link as usual, then save the page. Clicking on the redlink allows you to start editing the new page (don't forget to save).
If you want a prefilled page (with suggested headings etc), decide on the name and enter it in the appropriate box - for a #Topic page or #Project page.

Experimenting - use the "Sandbox"

NOTE: Following the instructions on this page will create a page in the main part of the wiki. If you want to experiment with writing something random on a wiki, you're welcome to do that at the Sandbox.

Detailed instructions

Type the name of the new page in the search field to the left.
- Use a clear and descriptive name, in lower case except for proper names, and avoid these symbols: & # < > [ ] | { } (see Help:Page naming for details)
Click Go.
If there is no page titled with that name, you can create the page by clicking create this page under search results.
Add information. Do not worry about formatting or completeness if you are not sure how to do it. Others will help and changes are easily made. Be BOLD.
Please put at least one category tag at the end, for example: [[Category:Renewable energy]]. If you're not sure which category to use, you can add {{catneeded}}, which will ask for other users to help choose categories. If you're keen, you might want to browse the categories, or create a new one if there isn't a similar one already.
Click Show preview to see what you have created.
If you would like be alerted when someone makes a change to this page, select Watch this page.
Add a Summary and click Save Page when you are satisfied. Come back as often as you like, to make changes.

Starting with a pre-filled page

These tools below may be helpful.

(If you accidentally try creating a page that already exists, it won't overwrite the page - it will just fill the edit box with the existing page instead - if you're not sure, check and the "page" tab will be a blue link instead of a red link).

Project page

First, browse the Projects articles and subcategories for examples, and check for collaboration opportunities, i.e. articles similar to what you're considering writing. Once you're ready to create your own page:

Type a proposed name for the new Projects page in the following create box, and click "Create article".
When the edit window opens, there will be some preliminary sample text with comments as hints. Add information about your Projects. Do not worry about formatting or completeness, as others will help and changes are easily made. Be BOLD.

This starts you off with lots of "wiki markup" on the page (i.e. code, but not quite as confusing as computer code). Be sure to remove any code that you don't end up using.

Topic page

If you have some experience with editing a wiki, you might like to use this method. It's usually a good idea to search for the topic first, in case it exists under a different name (and so that you find related pages for the "See also" section.)

(If you're not used to wiki markup, this will be confusing - follow the #Detailed instructions above instead!)

Template:Create topic page

From the url bar

If you use Firefox or Opera as a web browser and often create pages on Appropedia, you can make it easier and quicker to start editing.

Right-click one of the boxes above, and create a keyword to "search" for the page title you want - but instead of a search, it will give you the editing box pre-filled and ready to start editing!

E.g. use "nt" as a keyword for the Topic page creation box, above. ("nt" is short for "new topic" so it's easy to remember).

User page

You may find it useful and helpful to create a user page first. See create a userpage for instructions on how to do that.

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+To start an article in Appropedia: {{Shortcut|H:CREATE}}<br clear=all>
-                                      '''How to Write a College Application Essay'''
+<center>Enter name and click button to start a page about a specific topic:</center>
+{{create topic page}}
-School essays are a huge bit of the application procedure and, seemingly, a standout amongst the most imperative parts. It requires a reasonable segment of investment to finish on the off chance that you are attempting. After two or three applications, they can turn out to be extremely irritating.
+<center>Or enter name and click button to start a page about a specific project:</center>
+{{create project page}}
-A school paper is not your ordinary institutionalize test article. To enable you to compose the best school application article, here are a few hints and traps to kick you off:
+Or, to begin a page draft which can be moved to the main part of Appropedia later, see [[Appropedia:Incubator]] and enter your pagename there.
-Evaluate the Prompt
+----
-Recognizing what the provoke is soliciting is the most imperative part from composing a convincing school application paper. Would they like to know why you believe you're a solid match for the school? The best accomplishment of your life? There are numerous varieties of essays for school applications, regularly driving you to compose another article for every application.
+== Detailed instructions ==
+There are two main ways to create a page:
+# Search for the new title with the Go button. When the search finds nothing, click on the red link "create this page".
+# Create a [[Help:Contents#Links|link]] as usual, then save the page. Clicking on the redlink allows you to start editing the new page (don't forget to save).
+# If you want a prefilled page (with suggested headings etc), decide on the name and enter it in the appropriate box - for a '''[[#Topic page]]''' or '''[[#Project page]]'''.
-Now and again, it is critical to delve further into the provoke. In the event that they are getting some information about an intense minute you've had, it might be compelling to incorporate how you were influenced by that minute and how you have lived with it since. The more exertion you put into your paper, the better your odds are for getting into your coveted school.
+{{TOCright}}
-Take as much time as necessary
+== Experimenting - use the "Sandbox" ==
-You likely have twelve exercises and companions to hang out with before you'll in the end go your different routes for school. Be that as it may, it is basic that you take as much time as necessary and put diligent work into your school application essays. You need to demonstrate that you are conferred and that you didn't simply hurry through to go accomplish something else.
+'''NOTE''': Following the instructions on this page will create a page in the main part of the wiki. If you want to experiment with writing something random on a wiki, you're welcome to do that at the [[Appropedia:Sandbox|Sandbox]].
-Change the exposition until the point that you are totally happy with what you've composed and you feel that the entrance advisory board can't deny. Linguistic and spelling blunders are the most optimized plan of attack to demonstrating you are an unfit competitor.
+==Detailed instructions==
-Compose What You Know
+* Type the [[Help:Page naming|name]] of the new page in the '''search''' field to the left.
+** Use a clear and descriptive name, in lower case except for proper names, and avoid these symbols: & # < > [ ] | { }  (see [[Help:Page naming]] for details)
+* Click '''Go'''.
+* If there is no page titled with that name, you can create the page by clicking '''create this page''' under search results.
+* Add information.  Do not worry about formatting or completeness if you are not sure how to do it. Others will help and changes are easily made.  Be '''[[Appropedia:Be bold!|BOLD]]'''.
+* Please put at least one category tag at the end, for example: <tt><nowiki>[[Category:Renewable energy]]</nowiki></tt>. If you're not sure which category to use, you can add {{tl|catneeded}}, which will ask for other users to help choose categories. If you're keen, you might want to browse the [[Special:Categories|categories]], or create a new one if there isn't a similar one already.
+* Click '''Show preview''' to see what you have created.
+* If you would like be alerted when someone makes a change to this page, select '''Watch this page'''.
+* Add a '''Summary''' and click '''Save Page''' when you are satisfied.  Come back as often as you like, to make changes.
-Don't lie!It may appear that you have to think of a story to make yourself appear to be all the more engaging however lying ought to never be done on your school application (or any application). Just compose what you know. Your biography is your own, regardless of how uneventful, and will recognize you from different candidates. Be glad for your identity and what you've done. Obviously, you've accomplished something ideal to get this far.
+== Starting with a pre-filled page ==
-The entrance advisory board needs to catch wind of you and why you trust you are a fit for their school. They would prefer not to hear a composed story gone for having the ideal qualities for their school.
+These tools below may be helpful.
-School essays aren't for the most part a fun action and there are likely numerous different things you would rather to do with your available time yet this is your initial introduction to the entrance advisory board. You need to attempt to make it as perfect and well thoroughly considered as could be allowed. This is the initial step to a future in the school you had always wanted.
+(If you accidentally try creating a page that already exists, it won't overwrite the page - it will just fill the edit box with the existing page instead - if you're not sure, check and the "page" tab will be a blue link instead of a red link).
-Take as much time as necessary, and compose what you know. These means will enable you to make the most ideal paper you can.
+=== Project page ===
-Read More:Act [test Dates http://curvebreakerstestprep.com/],[Sat Exam Date http://curvebreakerstestprep.com/services/]
+First, browse the [[:Category:Projects|Projects]] articles and subcategories for examples, and check for collaboration opportunities, i.e. articles similar to what you're considering writing.  Once you're ready to create your own page:
+* Type a proposed [[Help:Page naming#Projects|name]] for the new [[:Category:Projects|Projects]] page in the following '''create''' box, and click "Create article".
+* When the edit window opens, there will be some preliminary sample text with comments as hints.  Add information about your Projects. Do not worry about formatting or completeness, as others will help and changes are easily made. Be [[A:BOLD|BOLD]].
+{{create project page}}
+This starts you off with lots of "wiki markup" on the page (i.e. code, but not quite as confusing as computer code). Be sure to remove any code that you don't end up using.
+=== Topic page ===
+If you have some experience with editing a wiki, you might like to use this method. It's usually a good idea to search for the topic first, in case it exists under a different name (and so that you find related pages for the "See also" section.)
+(If you're not used to wiki markup, this will be confusing - follow the [[#Detailed instructions]] above instead!)
+{{create topic page}}
+== From the url bar ==
+If you use Firefox or Opera as a web browser and often create pages on Appropedia, you can make it easier and quicker to start editing.
+Right-click one of the boxes above, and create a keyword to "search" for the page title you want - but instead of a search, it will give you the editing box pre-filled and ready to start editing!
+E.g. use "nt" as a keyword for the Topic page creation box, above. ("nt" is short for "new topic" so it's easy to remember).
+== User page ==
+You may find it useful and helpful to create a user page first. See [[MediaWiki:Create_a_userpage|create a userpage]] for instructions on how to do that.
+[[Category:Appropedia help]]