First, decide what you want to do now
This site is not intended for reading everything from the beginning. If you first decide do you want to get the big picture, learn from the basics, or do you want to actually fix, you'll have a pretty clear idea of which pages to use.
3 ways to use
| Mode | What to do | First page to open |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the big picture | Quickly figure out what's known, what's unresolved, and where to read next. | index / Verification |
| Learn from the beginning | Learn terminology, background, how to read a page, and the strength of evidence in order. | Wiki Home |
| Actually fixing/participating | Determine the issue, integration destination, separation of external dependencies, and minimum deliverables. | Issue / Content Hub / Collaborations |
1. Mode to grasp the big picture
| At times like this | First page to read | Where to go next |
|---|---|---|
| I want to know the core policy of the site | Verification | Roadmap |
| I want to start with a short introduction | WBE 101 / EEG 101 | FAQ / Glossary |
| Confused by the differences between public pages | Public page reading guide | index / Verification |
2. Learning mode from beginners
| At times like this | Read first wiki | Next public page |
|---|---|---|
| I don't know what WBE is talking about | WBE basics | WBE 101 |
| I don't know how to read the flashy claims | How to read claims and evidence | Verification |
| I'm confused because there are so many pages on this site | Wiki Home | index |
3. Actual fix/participation mode
| At times like this | First page to read | View with auxiliary wiki |
|---|---|---|
| I want to make small corrections | Issue | How to write your first issue |
| Not sure where to put new information | Content Hub | Basics of deciding where to place new information |
| I want to organize stories that include external dependencies | Collaborations | In-house production and external dependencies |
If you want to see in a straight line how to return to literature organization, theory organization, proposal, issue, and external dependence, please see Flow of connecting what you read to change.
Guidelines for switching modes
| Current status | Switch to | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Read the big picture but stop at the terminology | Learning mode | It's easier to misread the main text if you go back to the wiki and supplement the assumptions. |
| After reading the wiki, I can see what I want to fix | Participation mode | Put it into an issue or Content Hub to turn it into actionable changes. |
| I tried to write an issue, but I don't know what the premise is | Learn mode or big picture mode | Go back to Verification or the wiki and align the conditions and terms first. |
Common ways to get lost
Mistake
- Read everything from the beginning: It's easier to get lost if you choose one mode first.
- Continue with just the wiki: Since the wiki is for learning purposes, you will eventually need to return to the public pages and issues.
- Write a big proposal all of a sudden in participatory mode: It's safer to start with small revisions and minimum deliverables.
- Read public pages as a textbook: Public pages are a place to get the gist and direction.
Where to return next
Use the Start Page to get back to the big picture, the Wiki Home to get back to learning, or the Contribution Guide and Public Content Integration Hub to get started.