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== Key Policies ==
* Avoid bias. Non-Memoir articles should be written from a neutral point of view and be based on facts. Cite references when at all possible. Save the opinions for the forum.
* Assume good faith.
* Don't infringe copyrights. Create links, but don't cut-and-paste from copyrighted sources. If you see copyrighted material on this wiki, please reword it, cite it, or let someone know who can change it.
* Be nice - Don't be rude or offensive. Please use the discussion pages to discuss the material (not the author) and work towards an agreement. Be respectful.
* Don't delete other people's contributions (unless you know what you are doing). 



== Guidlines ==



=== Before Editing ===


* If you want to 'test' or try some syntax please experiment in the sandbox or your own user page rather than on the content pages.
* Search and 'Check Categories'. Try not to duplicate material.
* Before you create and name a new page. Try to make sure it fits in and is logically named and organized.
* Spell check.
* If there is a general look and feel that a page or theme follows, try to be consistent in formatting.
* Check discussion pages before making major changes. 

=== Behavior ===

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Assume_good_faith Wikipedia:Assume good faith]
* Don't be mean
* Work toward agreement.
* Be patient with people (especially newcomers) who make mistakes in good faith. 

=== Editing ===

* Add decent edit summaries
* Be neat
* Don't engage in edit wars. If there is a disagreement, take it to the discussion page.
* Sign your post on talk pages but not content pages. This will help the flow of conversation.
* Check your facts, and cite references whenever possible. 


=== Good Reading ===

There are a lot of things that are done right over at Wikipedia. 
Until Minnesota Historical Society policies and guidlines are more refined Wikipedia's  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines Policies_and_guidelines] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikiquette Wikiquette] are great reading. <ref>Most of this page has been adapted from [[http://www.slowtwitch.com/wiki/index.php/Wiki_Etiquette Slowtwiki]]</ref>

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