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 * Joining WikiQueer
 * Joining WikiQueer

Getting an account

 * Why create an account? (to get more privileges and to make communication easier)
 * Choosing a username
 * How to log in

Teamwork

 * Who writes WikiQueer? (Anyone with Internet access)
 * We are WikiQueerians
 * Talk pages  &mdash;   how to communicate in WikiQueer
 * WikiProjects  &mdash;   collaborate with others to develop your favorite subject areas
 * Quick directory /  Department directory

Getting started
Just go for it!  &mdash;   the easiest and fastest way to get involved is to click on the edit tab at the top of an article that interests you, and improve the article in the editor that appears.


 * Keep in mind...
 * Guiding principles  (the core rules)


 * Tutorials:
 * Main tutorial  &mdash;   will help anyone become a WikiQueer contributor.
 * Editing  &mdash;   almost every page has an "Edit" tab.
 * Formatting  &mdash;   the basics on coding.
 * Links  &mdash;   the basics on internal links.
 * Sources  &mdash;   the basics on adding references.
 * Talk pages  &mdash;   the basics on how  to communicate with others.
 * Policies  &mdash;   there are some things to keep in mind when editing WikiQueer.
 * Registration  &mdash;   registering a username is optional, but encouraged.
 * Graphics  &mdash;   the basics on how to use graphics.
 * Images  &mdash;   the basics on how to use images.
 * IRC (live chat)  &mdash;   to access the freenode IRC servers, you'll first need to..
 * Newcomers training  &mdash;   self-guided training module on the core basics.
 * tutorials  &mdash;   place this on your user page to display a navigation box with helpful links


 * Overviews:
 * Plain and simple  &mdash;   the basic mechanics of WikiQueer
 * Primer for newcomers  &mdash;   an overview for new contributors
 * Advice for parents

Where to next?

 * For comprehensive help, see The Missing Manual and the Help directory
 * If you wish to express an opinion or make a comment, Where to ask questions will point you in the correct direction.
 * If you're looking for things to edit, the Community portal has lists of open tasks, or you can join a subject-specific WikiProject.
 * If you would like to create a new article, Starting an article will explain how to create a new page, with tips for success and a link to WikiQueer's Article Wizard, which can guide you through the process of submitting a new article to WikiQueer.