A wiki is a type of website such as Wikipedia that lets anyone create and edit its pages, enabling fast and easy collaboration. The Wiki is short for WikiWikiWeb. Wikiwiki is a word from Hawaian, meaning "fast" or "speed." In a wiki, people can write pages and edit content together. If one person writes something wrong, then the next person can correct it. The next person can also add something new to the page. People can discuss there as well. Discussion can make people understand things better, or gives people a chance to tell their views. Wikis can be used for different things and all wikis don't follow the same rules for using them.

Wikinomics: Support material and evidence of how collaborative trends are effecting business in the book Wikinomics - How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything by Don Tapscott.

What is a Wiki?

Wetpaint makes easy-to-use wikis and this video was made for use on Wetpaint.com to answer the question "Why would you ever wiki?" Check out the wikiSandbox to practice editing and adding content to a Wetpaint wiki!

How do I use Wetpaint...?

A quick "how Wetpaint works" demonstration featuring EasyEdit, widgets, and a host of other key Wetpaint wiki features. Check out Wetpaint Central for even more help and support!

For even more information about wikis here is 7 Things to Know About Wikis .

PE350 Wiki Guidelines:
1) Log on before making changes. This will make the changes easier to track, and to roll back to your original version if someone makes a mistake with it.
2) Expect anyone to edit anything (do not change or add to "assignments" or "team" pages). The "Home " and "Wiki 101" pages are locked and can only be edited by MAJ Rea. Recommended changes are welcome.
3) Respect other community members and follow the golden rule.
4) Do not do anything that goes against the USMA Cadet Honor Code.
5) Do not post anything illegal (racist, pornographic, obscene). All edits are tracked.
6) Do not send out invitations for others to join this wiki, as this is a private wiki specific to Military Movement.
7) Respect copyright and fair use. Acknowledge information sources. Useful links should be placed somewhere on the page.
8) Keep posted content relevant.
9) Own your own feedback.
10) Create a friendly and collaborative atmosphere and Have Fun...!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Ask and Answer:

EasyEdit features How do I change a page? How do I add a photo to a page? How do I add a link? How do I add a table? How do I spell check a page? Working with Pages How do I add and organize new pages? What are the keyword tags and how do I add or modify them? How do I email my page to a friend? What does it mean to watch a page or thread? How do I attach files to my pages? How do I move a page? How do I rename a page? What pages link to this page? How do I lock a page? How do I delete a page? Can I delete a version of a page? Photo Gallery How do add a photo to the photo gallery? How do create a photo album? Widgets (video, music, chat, etc.) What is a widget? How do I add a video? How do I add a poll? How do I add a slideshow? How do I add a RSS feed? How do I add a calendar? How do I add chat or instant messaging? How do I add music? How do I add a widget I found on the Web?

Got a Question? Send MAJ Rea a comment or question directly or.... Chances are someone's got the answer. If you can't find your question addressed in the Wetpaint 101 section this is a great place to ask and answer each others' questions. The DPE community is friendly and helpful, so there is no need to be shy! Sign into Everything Wiki. Click on the Sign in link in the upper right corner of the page and enter your username and password. Signing in will make it easy to find out when your question has been answered, because an e-mail will be sent to you when someone has replied to your post. Use the comments section below to start a new thread or reply to an existing one if you know how to help. Be specific when you ask a question. A specific question with detailed information is more likely to elicit the answer you need. If you have a question about the visual design of your wiki, for example, providing a URL might make it easier for others to help you. Discussion Forum How do I start a new thread? Can I reply to a thread? How do I rate a post? How do I delete a thread or post? How do I move a thread to a different page? Check out Wetpaint Central Help and Support for even more tips and help! If you're interested in starting you own wiki, try out the WikiSandbox to test out Wetpaint features without creating your own site or ruining, um...editing someone else's!