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{{About Wikiversity}} |
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[[Image:Two content tracks.png|thumb|left|300px|Portal pages function like directories to provide user-friendly access to large numbers of related pages. The [[Wikiversity:Main Page|Main Page]] and the [[Wikiversity:Browse|Browse]] link in the the left side-bar navigation box provide access to the [[Wikiversity:Major portals|major portals]]. If you are interested in [[Wikiversity:Content development|content development]], follow links from portal pages to content development projects in the [[Wikiversity:Schools|School]] and [[Wikiversity:Topics|Topic]] [[Wikiversity:Namespaces|namespaces]].]] |
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Some Wikiversity webpages have names that begin with the prefix '''Portal:'''. This means that these pages are in the '''portal namespace''' of Wikiversity. All pages in the portal [[Wikiversity:Namespaces|namespace]] can be viewed with [[Special:Allpages]]. |
Some Wikiversity webpages have names that begin with the prefix '''Portal:'''. This means that these pages are in the '''portal namespace''' of Wikiversity. All pages in the portal [[Wikiversity:Namespaces|namespace]] can be viewed with [[Special:Allpages]]. |
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A portal is intended to be a page which helps readers quickly find Wikiversity content related to a specific subject. One example of a mature portal on Wikipedia is [[w:Portal:Science|Portal:Science]]. Portals are also useful for organizing resources around unique study areas. |
A portal is intended to be a page which helps readers quickly find Wikiversity content related to a specific subject. One example of a mature portal on Wikipedia is [[w:Portal:Science|Portal:Science]]. Portals are also useful for organizing resources around unique study areas. |
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Many portals on Wikiversity index information in a hierarchical fashion. Wikiversity has a small number of ''[[Wikiversity:Major portals|major portals]]'' organized around large subject areas such as [[:Category:Life |
Many portals on Wikiversity index information in a hierarchical fashion. Wikiversity has a small number of ''[[Wikiversity:Major portals|major portals]]'' organized around large subject areas such as [[:Category:Life science]]. Portals can be created to serve the needs of specific topic areas, whether large or small. |
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== Items often found in a portal == |
== Items often found in a portal == |
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* Links to other related portal pages. (see [[:Category:Portal]] and [[:Category:Wikiversity portals]]) |
* Links to other related portal pages. (see [[:Category:Portal]] and [[:Category:Wikiversity portals]]) |
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==Starting a new portal== |
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One format for a portal page can be created by [[Template:Box portal skeleton]]. See [[Template talk:Box portal skeleton]] for instructions about how to start this kind of portal page. Contact [[ |
One format for a portal page can be created by [[Template:Box portal skeleton]]. See [[Template talk:Box portal skeleton]] for instructions about how to start this kind of portal page. Contact [[Wikiversity:Support staff]] if you have any questions. See also: [[Make a portal]] and [[Wikiversity (the rest of the story)#How to start a portal|How to start a portal]]. |
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Another way to create a portal page is with [[Template:Box portal skeleton 2]]. This format uses slightly fewer boxes and includes a dynamic category tree system with a maintenance free directory of all content which relates to the portal. A standard right hand column includes wikiversity-wide exploration and help paths, while a standard footer includes a fuller range of links to other major portals. Contact [[User:McCormack]] if you have any questions or if you need variations on this for your portal. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Wikiversity:Major portals]] - the "top level" portals of Wikiversity |
*[[Wikiversity:Major portals]] - the "top level" portals of Wikiversity |
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* [[Wikiversity:Portal reform]] |
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* [[Help:Portal]] |
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[[Category:Wikiversity|Portal]] |
[[Category:Wikiversity|Portal]] |
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[[Category:help with portals]] |
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Some Wikiversity webpages have names that begin with the prefix Portal:. This means that these pages are in the portal namespace of Wikiversity. All pages in the portal namespace can be viewed with Special:Allpages.
Utility
[edit source]A portal is intended to be a page which helps readers quickly find Wikiversity content related to a specific subject. One example of a mature portal on Wikipedia is Portal:Science. Portals are also useful for organizing resources around unique study areas.
Many portals on Wikiversity index information in a hierarchical fashion. Wikiversity has a small number of major portals organized around large subject areas such as Category:Life science. Portals can be created to serve the needs of specific topic areas, whether large or small.
Items often found in a portal
[edit source]- Links to learning resources for the subject area of the portal.
- Links to encourage readers to contribute new content to Wikiversity in the subject area of the portal. Content development projects are found on pages in the School: and Topic: namespaces.
- Links to relevant categories for the subject area of the portal. (see these major categories)
- Links to other related portal pages. (see Category:Portal and Category:Wikiversity portals)
Starting a new portal
[edit source]One format for a portal page can be created by Template:Box portal skeleton. See Template talk:Box portal skeleton for instructions about how to start this kind of portal page. Contact Wikiversity:Support staff if you have any questions. See also: Make a portal and How to start a portal.
Another way to create a portal page is with Template:Box portal skeleton 2. This format uses slightly fewer boxes and includes a dynamic category tree system with a maintenance free directory of all content which relates to the portal. A standard right hand column includes wikiversity-wide exploration and help paths, while a standard footer includes a fuller range of links to other major portals. Contact User:McCormack if you have any questions or if you need variations on this for your portal.
See also
[edit source]- Wikiversity:Major portals - the "top level" portals of Wikiversity
- Wikiversity:Portal reform
- Help:Portal