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When we translate, we should always keep this question in mind: '''what is the most logical way to make this document fit the expectations of those who will be using it?''' Let’s try to detail our current approach.{{efn|Like with any other digital document, there are no strict rules for what makes the best digital document. We are still in an incunabular stage when it comes to the digital. So think of these as guidelines on how we might approach our work here. There may be a better way. If so, we may change our approach. But for now, this is how we do it.}} | When we translate, we should always keep this question in mind: '''what is the most logical way to make this document fit the expectations of those who will be using it?''' Let’s try to detail our current approach.{{efn|Like with any other digital document, there are no strict rules for what makes the best digital document. We are still in an incunabular stage when it comes to the digital. So think of these as guidelines on how we might approach our work here. There may be a better way. If so, we may change our approach. But for now, this is how we do it.}} | ||
{{notice|All questions and discussion of this article should be posted on the [[Talk:The Mailer Review/Volunteer/Translating Articles|talk page]].}} | |||
I will try to include everything you need on this document, but I will often link to Wikipedia for more detailed explanations of certain concepts and procedures. I hope that you will not need these additional resources, but they are there for further clarification if necessary. I recommend opening links in tabs, so you don’t get lost, and you can keep certain tabs open for reference. | I will try to include everything you need on this document, but I will often link to Wikipedia for more detailed explanations of certain concepts and procedures. I hope that you will not need these additional resources, but they are there for further clarification if necessary. I recommend opening links in tabs, so you don’t get lost, and you can keep certain tabs open for reference. | ||
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== Byline == | == Byline == | ||
[[File:Mr-cat.jpg|thumb|'''Fig 2'''. Byline inserts the correct category.]] | |||
The byline template <code>{{tl|byline}}</code> should come next. It will include the writer’s or editor’s name, an abstract (if applicable), a note(s) (if applicable), and a short url. Here’s an example of the <code>byline</code> code: | The byline template <code>{{tl|byline}}</code> should come next. It will include the writer’s or editor’s name, an abstract (if applicable), a note(s) (if applicable), and a short url. Here’s an example of the <code>byline</code> code: | ||
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For an explanation of all the variables, see <code>{{tl|byline}}</code>. | For an explanation of all the variables, see <code>{{tl|byline}}</code>. | ||
Once you’ve entered the code, check it by previewing. The author’s name should be in blue, showing that the link leads to his or her biography. If it’s red, check your spelling. I have entered all authors and editors, so this should be working correctly. Next, scroll to the bottom of the document. You should see the correct category listed | Once you’ve entered the code, check it by previewing. The author’s name should be in blue, showing that the link leads to his or her biography. If it’s red, check your spelling. I have entered all authors and editors, so this should be working correctly. Next, scroll to the bottom of the document. You should see the correct category listed (see '''Fig 2'''); we’ll discuss more categories below. This will either be “Written by First Last” or “Edited by First Last.” This link, too, should be blue. | ||
=== Author Bio === | === Author Bio === | ||