Kannada Language Workshop/Resources-Wikiquote

A Guide to Editing Wikiquote

Summary of Key Takeaways:

• Wikitext is the markup language used on Wikiquote, allowing you to format text, create links, and add images.
• All quotations on Wikiquote must be attributed to their original sources to ensure accuracy and avoid plagiarism.
• Editors must adhere to community guidelines, which include principles like neutral point of view, verifiability, and copyright compliance.
• Use the "Edit" tab to modify an existing page or create a new one, ensuring proper formatting and attribution of content.
• Preview your changes before saving them, and provide a brief description to help other editors understand your contributions.

Step-by-Step Guide to Editing:

• Find the Page: Navigate to an existing page or create a new one via the red link.
• Click "Edit": Open the editing interface by clicking on the "Edit" tab.
• Make Your Changes: Modify existing text or add new text, following Wikiquote's style guide for formatting and attribution.
• Preview Your Changes: Click "Show preview" to review the changes before saving.
• Save Your Changes: Once satisfied, click "Save page" and describe the changes made in the summary box.

Advanced Editing Techniques:

• Wikitext Formatting: Learn more about formatting options to customize your edits.
• Templates: Use templates to standardize quotations and citations.
• Categories: Categorize pages for better discoverability.
• Interwiki Links: Link to related pages on other Wikimedia projects (e.g., Wikipedia) using the Name format.

Additional Resources:

• What Wikiquote is not
• Wikiquote
• Guide to layout
• Manual of style
• Templates

Summaries of Related Pages:

• Wikiquote:What Wikiquote is not: Wikiquote is not an encyclopedia, dictionary, or collection of public domain documents.
• Wikiquote:Wikiquote: Wikiquote is a free collection of sourced quotations from notable people and creative works, focusing on accuracy and diversity.
• Wikiquote:Guide to layout: Learn about the general layout of Wikiquote pages and formatting for various types of content.
• Wikiquote:Manual of style: This guide covers formatting rules for quotations, punctuation, dates, and more.
• Wikiquote:Templates: Learn how to use templates for linking to Wikipedia and maintaining formatting consistency across pages.

Example of Creating a Sample Quote:

Example 1: A simple quote from a person

{{Quote|body=The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.|source=Nelson Mandela|attribution=Long Walk to Freedom}}

This will produce the following output:

• The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -- Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom

Example 2: A quote with a note

{{Quote|body=I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."|source=Martin Luther King, Jr.|attribution=I Have a Dream}}
{{Note|This quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963.}}

This will produce the following output:

• I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." -- Martin Luther King, Jr., I Have a Dream
• Note: This quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963.

A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Wikiquote Page

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Wikiquote Page for a Notable Person (e.g., Albert Einstein)

1. Check if the Page Already Exists: Before creating a new page, use the search bar to ensure the page does not already exist. If it doesn’t, you’ll see a red link indicating you can create a new page.

2. Click on the Red Link: Click the red link to open the page creation interface.

3. Start Editing the Page: Once you’re on the page, click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page.

4. Add the Basic Page Structure: Start by adding the page's title and a brief introduction. Example:

== Albert Einstein ==
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, best known for developing the theory of relativity and his famous equation E=mc^2.

5. Add Sections for Quotes: Organize the quotes into sections such as "Famous Quotes", "On Science", and "On Humanity." Each section should have headings, and individual quotes should follow Wikiquote formatting conventions. Example:

== Famous Quotes ==
{{Quote|body=Imagination is more important than knowledge.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Interview with Life magazine, 1929}}

== On Science ==
{{Quote|body=The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Interview, 1929}}

== On Humanity ==
{{Quote|body=Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Letter to the President of the USA, 1939}}

6. Use Headings for Organization: Use headings like == to divide sections by themes such as Early Life, Later Work, Philosophy, etc. Example:

== Early Life ==
Albert Einstein was born in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire. He was raised in a Jewish family and showed early signs of intellectual brilliance.

7. Attribution and Formatting: Each quote must be correctly attributed. Ensure the source (e.g., interview, book, speech) and specific work/publication date are included. Example:

{{Quote|body=Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Letter to his son Eduard, 1930}}

8. Preview Your Page: After adding your content, use the "Show preview" button to review the page and ensure everything is formatted correctly.

9. Save the Page: Once you’re satisfied with the content and structure, click "Save page" and provide a brief summary of your changes in the "Edit summary" field.

Example of a Simple Wikiquote Page for Albert Einstein:

== Albert Einstein ==
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, best known for developing the theory of relativity and his famous equation E=mc^2.

== Famous Quotes ==
{{Quote|body=Imagination is more important than knowledge.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Interview with Life magazine, 1929}}

== On Science ==
{{Quote|body=The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Interview, 1929}}

== On Humanity ==
{{Quote|body=Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Letter to the President of the USA, 1939}}

== Early Life ==
Albert Einstein was born in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire. He was raised in a Jewish family and showed early signs of intellectual brilliance.

== Later Work ==
After moving to the United States in 1933, Einstein became a professor at Princeton University and contributed greatly to the development of quantum theory, statistical mechanics, and cosmology.

== Philosophy and Thoughts ==
{{Quote|body=Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.|source=Albert Einstein|attribution=Letter to his son Eduard, 1930}}

Additional Notes:

• Ensure you review the https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Wikiquote:Manual_of_style and https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Wikiquote:What_Wikiquote_is_not before adding content.
• Proper attribution is crucial to avoid plagiarism.
• Use templates such as {{Quote}} to format quotations correctly.