Jessica Steel wrote: > Hi Keith, > > I have done as requested though my name did not show up on the main > status page. I'm not overly concerned but I just thought I should > mention it. I will commence work on Support File Formats shortly. > > Thanks for your guidance! > > Jess > > On 22 January 2016 at 11:22, Keith N. McKenna <keith.mcke...@comcast.net> > wrote: >> Jessica Steel wrote: >>> Hi Keith, >>> >>> I have completed an edit/proofread and light re-write of Automatic >>> Options. If all is well I will start on Support File Formats. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jess >>> >>> >>> On 21 January 2016 at 01:10, Keith N. McKenna <keith.mcke...@comcast.net> >>> wrote: >>>> Jessica Steel wrote: >>>>> Hi Keith, >>>>> >>>>> I am happy to work on the Auto correct and Support File Formats if that >>>>> suits? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Jess >>>>> >>>>> On 19 January 2016 at 01:30, Keith N. McKenna <keith.mcke...@comcast.net> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Jessica Steel wrote: >>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have set up a login and read the contributions page and I am >>>>>>> currently working my way into the user guide. Please let me know where >>>>>>> to begin or how I can be of assistance. As I do not know the project >>>>>>> yet I am most interested in anything that can gain me practical >>>>>>> experience in technical writing, be it manuals, software application >>>>>>> instructions, user guides, or even basic documentation: I am at your >>>>>>> disposal. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jessica >>>>>>> >>>>>> Jessica; >>>>>> We use a status page to track where we are with the User guide.It is at >>>>>> https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/UserGuide/Status. Take a >>>>>> look at the entries for the Introductory material and for the Writer >>>>>> User Guide. Any that need proofreading or are not finished, go ahead and >>>>>> work on them. Although it say proofreading, it really is more and editor >>>>>> function. Re-writing for clarity and grammar if needed, as well as style >>>>>> etc. Whatever that you do please add your signature to it. If you are >>>>>> writing it or extending it add your sig by typing `~~~ in the author >>>>>> slot, or if you ahve proofed it add your sig after proffreading by >>>>>> typing ~~~~~ (5 tildes) this will add your Signature and a date/time >>>>>> stamp. Just let the list know wht you are going to be working on so we >>>>>> do not step on each others toes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Two documents you will want to refer to extensively are the Guide to >>>>>> Editing Guide at >>>>>> https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/Dashboard/Wiki_Editing_Policy, >>>>>> and the Style Guide at >>>>>> https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/Dashboard/Help_Style_Guide. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> Keith >>>>>>> On 14 January 2016 at 02:19, Keith N. McKenna >>>>>>> <keith.mcke...@comcast.net> wrote: >>>>>>>> Jessica Steel wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hello again, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you for responding. I would like to request an Mwiki account >>>>>>>>> using this email address and my user name as jessicajsteel. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I will gladly take a look at the links you have provided, and I also >>>>>>>>> look forward to be part of this project. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks again for the quick response. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jessica >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 12 January 2016 at 13:06, Keith N. McKenna >>>>>>>>> <keith.mcke...@comcast.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Jessica Steel wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I am an Australian who would like to be a volunteer. I have a >>>>>>>>>>> Bachelor >>>>>>>>>>> in Writing and I have >>>>>>>>>>> just completed a Certificate in Technical Writing as well. I am now >>>>>>>>>>> seeking to gain some work experience in technical writing with >>>>>>>>>>> Apache. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have read through the Orientation Modules and subscribed to this >>>>>>>>>>> mailing list. Any guidance or advice would be much appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Jessica >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jessica; >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Welcome to the OpenOffice documentation team. Currently we are >>>>>>>>>> working >>>>>>>>>> on trying to get the introductory material and the Writers Guide >>>>>>>>>> sections of the User Guide completed and released. To help with these >>>>>>>>>> tasks you will need an account on our Media Wiki(Mwiki). To request >>>>>>>>>> an >>>>>>>>>> account send an e-mail to this list requesting an Mwiki account an >>>>>>>>>> include your preferred user name, e-mail address and one of our >>>>>>>>>> admins >>>>>>>>>> will create it. In the mean time I would suggest you peruse the >>>>>>>>>> following: https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/Contribute. >>>>>>>>>> Some of the information is a bit dated, but still much is useful. >>>>>>>>>> Also you can peruse the user guide at >>>>>>>>>> https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/UserGuide to see how >>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>> is organized and what you might like to start on. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Once your account is done and you are ready to start working, come >>>>>>>>>> back >>>>>>>>>> to the list and let us know and we will get you started. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Again welcome and I look forward to working with you. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>>> Keith McKenna >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jessica; >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Your mwiki account jessicajsteel has been created. You will receive an >>>>>>>> separate e-mail at this address with a temporary password that should >>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>> changed at first login. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>> Keith >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> Jessica; >>>> >>>> That would be great. When you complete one remember to electronically >>>> sign the status as an authour and let the list know that it is complete. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Keith >>>> >> Jessica; >> >> That is great, thank you very much. If you could please add the Checked >> for style template to the document with the following wiki-text: >> {{Documentation/CheckedStyle|~~~~}} the 4 tildes will add your >> electronic signature and date and time stamp. Any part of the user guide >> that you proofread you should add that template so that we know it was done. >> Also if you could sign the Status doc for that page with ~~~~ after my >> name as having proofread. >> >> Regards >> Keith >> >> Hi Jessica;
Interesting, I received notification that you had changed the status doc however the wiki appears to be down at the moment so I cannot check to see what actually changed. As soon as I can get to it I will take a look and see what is happening. Thank you for all the work you are putting in. Regards Keith
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