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==Guidance on how to use this website and the Manual==
  
==Help pages for editing==
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[[Help: Math]]
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The conversion of the Minnesota Stormwater Manual into a web-based application will create a new learning curve for users of the Manual. In addition to the web-based format versus the traditional hardcopy and pdf formats, the contents of the manual have been re-arranged. This guidance provides Manual users information on why we went to a web-based format, why the content was re-arranged, what the formatting style is, and most importantly, how to navigate the website.
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[[Guidance - General Information]]
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[[Navigating the website]]
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[[Finding a topic]]
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[[The left sidebar]]
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[https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/cite-a-website/#:~:text=To%20cite%20a%20page%20from,website%20name%2C%20and%20the%20URL. Citing the Minnesota Stormwater Manual (wiki)]: We no longer have the link on the left toolbar indicating how to cite the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. This website should provide that information. The author is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
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==Help pages for wiki editors==
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'''NOTE: These webpages are used by the MPCA for editing purposes only.'''
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*[[Help: Math]]
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[[Guidance for wiki editors]]
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==Stormwater Manual Style Guide==
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style Wikipedia Manual of Style] guide was adapted for this website. It provides information on formatting guidelines.
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==Accessibility Manual of Style==
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Accessibility Wikipedia Accessibility Manual of Style] guide was adapted for this website. It provides information on formatting guidelines for ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliance.

Revision as of 20:46, 19 July 2022

Guidance on how to use this website and the Manual

clipart showing a person working on a computer

The conversion of the Minnesota Stormwater Manual into a web-based application will create a new learning curve for users of the Manual. In addition to the web-based format versus the traditional hardcopy and pdf formats, the contents of the manual have been re-arranged. This guidance provides Manual users information on why we went to a web-based format, why the content was re-arranged, what the formatting style is, and most importantly, how to navigate the website.

Guidance - General Information

Navigating the website

Finding a topic

The left sidebar

Citing the Minnesota Stormwater Manual (wiki): We no longer have the link on the left toolbar indicating how to cite the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. This website should provide that information. The author is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Help pages for wiki editors

NOTE: These webpages are used by the MPCA for editing purposes only.

Guidance for wiki editors

Stormwater Manual Style Guide

The Wikipedia Manual of Style guide was adapted for this website. It provides information on formatting guidelines.

Accessibility Manual of Style

The Wikipedia Accessibility Manual of Style guide was adapted for this website. It provides information on formatting guidelines for ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliance.