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Volunteers take initiative and choose the areas that match their strengths. Tasks will be available continuously as the database grows. You are free to complete tasks outside of agreed roles, inform an administrator when doing so. | Volunteers take initiative and choose the areas that match their strengths. Tasks will be available continuously as the database grows. You are free to complete tasks outside of agreed roles, inform an administrator when doing so. | ||
If you are not yet a volunteer, consider joining the team using our [[application form|ICE List Wiki:Volunteer]] | |||
== 3. Working With Initiative == | == 3. Working With Initiative == | ||
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The recommended workflow: | The recommended workflow: | ||
* | * Choose an '''incident''' or '''agent''' that is missing detail. | ||
* | * Open all linked material: videos, screenshots, documents, court filings, social media evidence, or news articles. | ||
* | * Use the available evidence to build or improve the page. | ||
* | * New agents can be added by searching for their name and choosing to create the page. | ||
This ensures that every contribution strengthens the overall structure of the database. | This ensures that every contribution strengthens the overall structure of the database. | ||
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* Ensure it is categorized under <nowiki>Category:Incidents</nowiki> and the correct state-level category. | * Ensure it is categorized under <nowiki>Category:Incidents</nowiki> and the correct state-level category. | ||
If a news story references an event not yet documented, create an incident report | If a news story or social media post references an event not yet documented, create an incident report by searching for an incident in the format of 'YYYY-MM-DD Incident title' then click create page. | ||
=== Creating News Pages Using the News Template === | === Creating News Pages Using the News Template === | ||
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When volunteers locate a news story: | When volunteers locate a news story: | ||
# Create a page for that story using the '''News template'''. | |||
# Include the title, outlet, publication date, link, and summary. | |||
# If the story references a specific incident: | |||
## Create (or complete) the associated '''Incident''' page. | |||
## Link the news story to the incident. | |||
News pages help track sources and protect against link rot over time. | News pages help track sources and protect against link rot over time. | ||
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* Is the information sourced? | * Is the information sourced? | ||
* Are all statements factual, not speculative? | * Are all statements factual, not speculative? | ||
* Are categories shown using | * Are categories shown using tags if needed? | ||
* Are dates formatted consistently? | * Are dates formatted consistently? | ||
* Are names spelled correctly? | * Are names spelled correctly? | ||
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== 5. Your First Edit: A Step-by-Step Guide == | == 5. Your First Edit: A Step-by-Step Guide == | ||
'''1. Choose a task''' | '''1. Choose a task''' | ||
Browse existing categories (e.g. | - Browse existing categories (e.g. <nowiki>Category:Incidents</nowiki>) to find a page needing work. | ||
'''2. Open the editor''' | '''2. Open the editor''' | ||
Use VisualEditor or source mode. | - Use VisualEditor or source mode. | ||
'''3. Add or improve content''' | '''3. Add or improve content''' | ||
Follow style rules. Include citations for every fact. | - Follow style rules. Include citations for every fact. | ||
'''4. Save your work for review''' | '''4. Save your work for review''' | ||
Your edit goes into the pending queue. | - Your edit goes into the pending queue. | ||
'''5. Check back later''' | '''5. Check back later''' | ||
Admins will approve, clarify, or guide. | - Admins will approve, clarify, or guide. | ||
== 6. Screenshot & OSINT Guide (Unnamed Agent Pages) == | == 6. Screenshot & OSINT Guide (Unnamed Agent Pages) == | ||
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Screenshots must avoid including unrelated individuals or private addresses whenever possible. | Screenshots must avoid including unrelated individuals or private addresses whenever possible. | ||
== 7 | == 7. Code of Conduct == | ||
All volunteers must follow: | All volunteers must follow: | ||
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* Violations may result in removal. | * Violations may result in removal. | ||
== | == 8. Getting Support == | ||
If you need help: | If you need help: | ||
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Questions are always welcome, especially on verification and sensitive cases. | Questions are always welcome, especially on verification and sensitive cases. | ||
== | == 9. Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
'''Q: Do I need permission to start contributing?''' | '''Q: Do I need permission to start contributing?''' | ||
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'''Q: Are edits anonymous?''' | '''Q: Are edits anonymous?''' | ||
A: Your username is visible, no personal details | A: Your username is visible, no personal details are shown. | ||
'''Q: How do I find tasks?''' | '''Q: How do I find tasks?''' | ||
A: Browse categories such as <nowiki>Category:Incidents</nowiki> or find redlinks that need creation. | A: Browse categories such as <nowiki>Category:Incidents</nowiki> or find redlinks that need creation. If lost, ask an administrator. | ||
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Thank you for contributing to the ICE List Wiki. Your work strengthens transparency, documentation, and accountability. | Thank you for contributing to the ICE List Wiki. Your work strengthens transparency, documentation, and accountability. | ||