Wiki+Help

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=Joining the Wiki= A brief tutorial that shows users how to join the NISC wiki. Joining the wiki enables users to edit pages and contribute to the community. However, users do not need to join the wiki in order to view pages, download resources, and click on links.

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 * 1) Click on **Join** in the upper right corner of the window.
 * 2) Create a username (anonymous like first name and last initial), password, and enter your email address. Click the **Join** button.
 * 3) Return to the NISC wiki and click on **Join this Space** on the left side of the screen beneath Wiki Tools.
 * 4) Type a brief message in the comment section identifying yourself and your school affiliation (your message will only be viewed by the NISC organizers so it is okay to give your full name). Click the **Request Membership** button.

=Editing a Page= A brief tutorial that covers how to edit wiki pages. Topics include basic editing, inserting a table of contents, and adding headings, lists, and links.

Please free to hone your editing skills in the NISC Sandbox. Don't worry about deleting or messing up the sandbox page; it's there for you to practice!

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Please view the Wikispace directions for tips on how to edit a page.

=Adding a Page= A brief tutorial that covers how to add a page to the NISC wiki as well as how to link the new page to an existing page.

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 * 1) Check to make sure that you are logged into the NISC wiki (username appears in the upper right corner).
 * 2) Click on the **New Page** link that is below **Wiki Tools** on the left side of the page.
 * 3) Type the name of your new page in the box (no special characters) and then click **Create**.
 * 4) **Creating a Link to the New Page on an Existing Page**: Copy the web address of the new page, navigate to an existing page, click the **Edit This Page** button on the existing page, and paste the link into the existing page's edit box.

=Using a Discussion Board= A brief tutorial that covers how to use the wiki discussion boards. A discussion board is a useful tool for holding public conversations without having to use a wiki page.

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Creating a New Message
 * 1) Open a page and click on the **Discussion** link. **Note: Each page has its own discussion board so it is important to remember where you post your message.**
 * 2) Scroll down and type a subject for the message.
 * 3) Type your message in the next box. Click **Post** when you are finished.

Replying to an Existing Message
 * 1) Open a page that contains an existing message (you will see a number in parentheses next to the discussion link).
 * 2) Click on **Discussion** and then click on the subject of the message that you want to reply to.
 * 3) Leave the subject box the same and type your message. Click **Post** when you are finished.