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 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: doc-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: doc-h...@openoffice.apache.org
