MediaWiki Basics

Create

An individual contributor wants to share new information

Create a blank page

Create a formatted page

• Generic article
• Meeting notes
• Weekly announcement
• Monthly To-Do list

Create a page via a form

• How-to article

Update

An individual contributor wants to modify/add to previously shared information

• Editing a page
  • Visual Editor - The WYSIWYG editor, similar to MS Word or Google Docs
  • WikiText - Unique to MediaWiki. Requires some knowledge of the syntax but is the preferred editing method for many Wikipedians.

Approve

A subject matter expert (SME) wants to monitor/approve/stamp specific content

• ApprovedRevs - Allows admins to approve certain versions of a page
• WatchAnalytics - Implements system for reporting on page reviewers
• Semantic MediaWiki Example
  • Allows for visual "Approval" button displayed on each page

Watch

An individual wants to follow specific content

• WatchList - Get notified of new edits
• Favorites - Keep a list of commonly used pages

Adjust

An individual wants to change their notification settings

• Preferences - The general page to edit all user settings
  • Notifications - The page specific to editing notifications

Rate

An individual wants to see the most liked pages

• Special:TopRatings - View the pages that other users have voted on