Model Rocketry Wiki Contribution Guide

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Model Rocketry Wiki! This guide is here to help you get started with contributing valuable information to our community. Whether you're an experienced model rocket enthusiast or just starting out, your contributions are welcome here.

Getting Started

Before you begin editing or adding content, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following:

Create an Account: While you can edit the wiki without an account, creating one provides more privacy and editing features.
Read the Introduction to Wikimedia Editing: NOT WORKING This page provides a basic overview of how to edit Wikimedia sites.
Understand Our Guidelines: NOT WORKING Review the Community Guidelines to understand the do's and don'ts of contributing.

Editing an Article

Be Bold: If you see something that can be improved, improve it! But remember to be respectful and constructive.
Editing Basics: NOT WORKING To edit an article, click the "Edit" button at the top of the page. Use Wikitext to format your edits. See Help:Editing for a guide on Wikitext.
Citing Sources: NOT WORKING Always cite your sources to ensure the information is verifiable. Use the <ref> tag to add references. See Help:Citing Sources for more details.

Creating a New Article

Check for Duplicates: Before creating a new article, search the wiki to ensure the topic doesn't already exist.
Starting a New Page: To start a new page, type the title of your new article into the search box and click on the red link to create a new page.
Article Structure: Start with an introduction, followed by detailed sections. Use headings to organize your article for easy navigation.
Add to Categories: NOT WORKING Help people find your article by adding it to relevant categories with the tag.

Community Etiquette

Be Respectful: Treat other contributors with respect. Assume good faith in the intentions of others.
Discuss Changes: NOT WORKING If your edit is significant or might be controversial, consider discussing it on the article's talk page first.
Report Problems: NOT WORKING If you encounter vandalism or inappropriate behavior, report it to the administrators for action.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, you're not alone! Here are some resources:

Help Pages: Our Help Contents page is a great place to start for editing tips and guidelines.
Community Forum: Join the r/Rocketry subreddit and Discord to ask questions and get advice from experienced contributors.
Contact an Admin: NOT WORKING If you need direct assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to one of our Administrators.

Contribution Guide