Wikipedia talk:Communicate OER/FAQ
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- What is Communicate OER?
- Click the "About" tab above for the basics.
- How can I get started with Communicate OER?
- Thanks for asking! Click the "Do" tab at the top of the page for specific suggestions.
- I need help. Where can I get it?
- Right here! Post a question at the bottom of this page (by clicking "edit" or "new section" above). Add four tildes at the end of your comment, to automatically include your signature: ~~~~ Don't worry too much about etiquette or formatting here -- we're forgiving!
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- Read through the Wikipedia Tutorial: WP:Tutorial
- If you want to review Wikipedia's exhaustive help archives, check out WP:HELP.
- I may have a conflict of interest, due to my work in OER or affiliation with a school. What should I do?
- Conflicts of interest are, of course, an important consideration on Wikipedia, which strives to present factual information in a neutral way. But there is plenty you can do to help improve Wikipedia! One of the main goals of Communicate OER is to help education experts find an ethical and effective way to contribute to Wikipedia. Specifically, our first suggested task, the Communicate OER Article Review, offers a great opportunity to get started. It adheres to the two most important principles of working under a conflict of interest: (1) disclosing your connection to the subject, and (2) seeking consensus through discussion, rather than changing an article directly.