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Line 18: Okay, if a Research Writer reports to the Fact Checker, then both of them report to the Copy-editor. The Copy-editor must be and remain familiar with the [[BattleTechWiki: Manual of Style]] and ensure that the Writer conforms to those standards. For that to happen, you have to understand how the Writer and Checker work together. In that regard, I'm going to have you practice a little source research yourself. Okay, if a Research Writer reports to the Fact Checker, then both of them report to the Copy-editor. The Copy-editor must be and remain familiar with the [[BattleTechWiki: Manual of Style]] and ensure that the Writer conforms to those standards. For that to happen, you have to understand how the Writer and Checker work together. In that regard, I'm going to have you practice a little source research yourself. − Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]]. + Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]]. If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Sathen's Snipers". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 17:19, 27 November 2010 (UTC) If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Sathen's Snipers". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 17:19, 27 November 2010 (UTC) Line 24:
Line 24: :Okidoky the UBP ball is rolling, thanks for this little guideline. At 1st i have access to all JTP books, and 2nd this is the list you wanted. :Okidoky the UBP ball is rolling, thanks for this little guideline. At 1st i have access to all JTP books, and 2nd this is the list you wanted. * [[Sathen's Snipers]], [[Kokuryu-kai]], [[Word of Blake]], [[Illuminada Kesteel]], [[3067]], [[3073]], [[Black Dragon]]s, [[3071]], [[9th Division (Word of Blake)]].--[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 18:05, 27 November 2010 (UTC) * [[Sathen's Snipers]], [[Kokuryu-kai]], [[Word of Blake]], [[Illuminada Kesteel]], [[3067]], [[3073]], [[Black Dragon]]s, [[3071]], [[9th Division (Word of Blake)]].--[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 18:05, 27 November 2010 (UTC) − ::Very good job! Some notes: 1) [[Black Dragon]]s redirects to [[Kokuryu-kai]], so it would be an unnecessary assignment for a Research Writer; 2) [[Luthien]] is of critical importance, since the actions all took place there, and [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]] is definitely relevant. + ::Very good job! Some notes: 1) [[Black Dragon]]s redirects to [[Kokuryu-kai]], so it would be an unnecessary assignment for a Research Writer; 2) [[Luthien]] is of critical importance, since the actions all took place there, and [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] is definitely relevant. ::Okay, your next assignment is to write at least one sentence for each of those subjects. For example: ::Okay, your next assignment is to write at least one sentence for each of those subjects. For example: *'''3073''': Sathen's Snipers depart Luthien due to battle fatigue. *'''3073''': Sathen's Snipers depart Luthien due to battle fatigue. Line 39:
Line 39: *'''Kokuryu-kai''': The Black Dragons society invaded Luthien. *'''Kokuryu-kai''': The Black Dragons society invaded Luthien. *'''Luthien''': In 3067 the Black Dragons invaded Luthien. *'''Luthien''': In 3067 the Black Dragons invaded Luthien. − *'''Battle of Luthien (3067)''': In 3067 the Kokuryu-kai starts their coup, to capture Luthien. + *'''Battle of Luthien (Jihad)''': In 3067 the Kokuryu-kai starts their coup, to capture Luthien. --[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 13:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC) --[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 13:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC) :::Doneve, I didn't want to interrupt, so apologies. Please let me know when you're done, ok? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) :::Doneve, I didn't want to interrupt, so apologies. Please let me know when you're done, ok? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) Line 51:
Line 51: Okay, Wrangler: the Fact Checker's job is to double-check that the Research Writer has not left important information out of the articles nor that any relevant articles have been missed. One of the best ways to do that is to give the writer a list of articles he believes the writer should include in that particular assignment. Okay, Wrangler: the Fact Checker's job is to double-check that the Research Writer has not left important information out of the articles nor that any relevant articles have been missed. One of the best ways to do that is to give the writer a list of articles he believes the writer should include in that particular assignment. − Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (3067)]]. + Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]]. If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Otomo/Izanagi Warriors [Samuari]". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response.--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Otomo/Izanagi Warriors [Samuari]". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response.--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
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Okay, if a Research Writer reports to the Fact Checker, then both of them report to the Copy-editor. The Copy-editor must be and remain familiar with the [[BattleTechWiki: Manual of Style]] and ensure that the Writer conforms to those standards. For that to happen, you have to understand how the Writer and Checker work together. In that regard, I'm going to have you practice a little source research yourself. | Okay, if a Research Writer reports to the Fact Checker, then both of them report to the Copy-editor. The Copy-editor must be and remain familiar with the [[BattleTechWiki: Manual of Style]] and ensure that the Writer conforms to those standards. For that to happen, you have to understand how the Writer and Checker work together. In that regard, I'm going to have you practice a little source research yourself. | ||
| − | Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]]. |
If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Sathen's Snipers". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 17:19, 27 November 2010 (UTC) | If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Sathen's Snipers". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 17:19, 27 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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:Okidoky the UBP ball is rolling, thanks for this little guideline. At 1st i have access to all JTP books, and 2nd this is the list you wanted. | :Okidoky the UBP ball is rolling, thanks for this little guideline. At 1st i have access to all JTP books, and 2nd this is the list you wanted. | ||
* [[Sathen's Snipers]], [[Kokuryu-kai]], [[Word of Blake]], [[Illuminada Kesteel]], [[3067]], [[3073]], [[Black Dragon]]s, [[3071]], [[9th Division (Word of Blake)]].--[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 18:05, 27 November 2010 (UTC) | * [[Sathen's Snipers]], [[Kokuryu-kai]], [[Word of Blake]], [[Illuminada Kesteel]], [[3067]], [[3073]], [[Black Dragon]]s, [[3071]], [[9th Division (Word of Blake)]].--[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 18:05, 27 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
| − | ::Very good job! Some notes: 1) [[Black Dragon]]s redirects to [[Kokuryu-kai]], so it would be an unnecessary assignment for a Research Writer; 2) [[Luthien]] is of critical importance, since the actions all took place there, and [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | ::Very good job! Some notes: 1) [[Black Dragon]]s redirects to [[Kokuryu-kai]], so it would be an unnecessary assignment for a Research Writer; 2) [[Luthien]] is of critical importance, since the actions all took place there, and [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]] is definitely relevant. |
::Okay, your next assignment is to write at least one sentence for each of those subjects. For example: | ::Okay, your next assignment is to write at least one sentence for each of those subjects. For example: | ||
*'''3073''': Sathen's Snipers depart Luthien due to battle fatigue. | *'''3073''': Sathen's Snipers depart Luthien due to battle fatigue. | ||
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*'''Kokuryu-kai''': The Black Dragons society invaded Luthien. | *'''Kokuryu-kai''': The Black Dragons society invaded Luthien. | ||
*'''Luthien''': In 3067 the Black Dragons invaded Luthien. | *'''Luthien''': In 3067 the Black Dragons invaded Luthien. | ||
| − | *'''Battle of Luthien ( | + | *'''Battle of Luthien (Jihad)''': In 3067 the Kokuryu-kai starts their coup, to capture Luthien. |
--[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 13:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC) | --[[User:Doneve|Doneve]] 13:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
:::Doneve, I didn't want to interrupt, so apologies. Please let me know when you're done, ok? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) | :::Doneve, I didn't want to interrupt, so apologies. Please let me know when you're done, ok? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Okay, Wrangler: the Fact Checker's job is to double-check that the Research Writer has not left important information out of the articles nor that any relevant articles have been missed. One of the best ways to do that is to give the writer a list of articles he believes the writer should include in that particular assignment. | Okay, Wrangler: the Fact Checker's job is to double-check that the Research Writer has not left important information out of the articles nor that any relevant articles have been missed. One of the best ways to do that is to give the writer a list of articles he believes the writer should include in that particular assignment. | ||
| − | Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | Open up your copy of ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' to page 6. (If you don't have ''JTP:L'', let me know to which of the Turning Points you do have access.) In the "Combatants" section, look for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". Within that short 19-line entry there are '''13''' different subjects that are relevant to the article (in order of appearance): [[1st Genyosha]], [[3067]], [[Shih Chou]], [[Hohiro Kurita II]], [[Tharkad]], [[14th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], [[3068]], [[Sorenson's Sabres]], [[Luthien]], [[3071]], [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], [[Arcturus]] and [[3073]]. A PUB team member understanding the material may find additional articles that are directly relevant to this. The first one that comes to my mind is [[Battle of Luthien (Jihad)]]. |
If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Otomo/Izanagi Warriors [Samuari]". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response.--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) | If you understand how I found these subjects, I want you to try it. On the same page, find the entry "Otomo/Izanagi Warriors [Samuari]". I want you to list all relevant subjects addressed in the Snipers' entry, just as I did for "1st Genyosha [Samurai]". List those in your response.--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC) | ||