ICPF+wiki+FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a link to a detailed list of FAQ's for wikis. A couple more prominent questions are below.


 * 0. What is a Wiki?**

A wiki is a space for us to collaboratively record and discuss our time at the conference. It will provide space for workshop leaders to post resources to be made available to all conference members, even after the conference once they return home. It will also provide members with a place to share notes, discuss workshops, panel discussions, the keynote speaker, or any other ideas they have related to the conference.


 * 1. Where can I access conference resources?**

Each workshop has its own page where presenters and attendees are encouraged to upload workshop and other resources to access. For example, the list of workshop pages for the 2012 conference is available here.


 * 2. How can I edit/add information?**

First make sure you have been added as a member to the wiki. If not simply request to be added as a member by clicking the join now link at the center top of the page. Once a member you can edit any page on the wiki simply by clicking the edit button located at the top right of each page. This opens a edit screen similar to a microsoft word document.

//To insert items// like typed notes, ppt's, etc. simply click the File button and follow the prompts to upload the desired file. To make sure it uploads correctly save the page and it should display the updated version.

//To add links// highlight the text you want to make into a link and click the "Link" button. For an internal link to another page on this wiki simply type the page name in the textbox provided. For an external link (not to another page on the wiki) select the "external link" option and check the "New Window" box and type in the url.


 * 3. How can I post comments and thoughts?**

Please post using the discussion tool. It is located next to the 'edit' button at the top right of each page and is a picture of two discussion 'bubbles' ontop of each other. Simply click the icon and you will be taken to the discussion summary for that page where you can view previous posts or post your own thoughts by clicking the appropriatly labelled buttons and links.


 * 4. How can I help to improve this site?**


 * We would love you to help improve this site!** Every workshop page on this wiki is editable and we encourage you to improve the site by adding your notes, thoughts and ideas relating to workshop questions in the appropriate places. If you see something that is out of place feel free to improve it. On that note, we expect everyone using this page to respect the goals of this site as a safe, knowledge sharing tool and act accordingly.


 * 5. I need more help with figuring this site out...**

Feel free to contact us at icpf.waterloo@gmail.com