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<tr><td><center>'''Current Top Categories'''</center>

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*[[:Category:Sengoku Period|The Sengoku Period]]

*[[:Category:Sengoku Period|The Sengoku Period]]

*[[:Category:Samurai|Samurai]]

*[[:Category:Timeline|Timeline]]

*[[:Category:Clans|Clans]]

*[[:Category:Clans|Clans]]

*[[:Category:Battles|Battles]]

*[[:Category:Battles|Battles]]

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==Mission Statement==

==Mission Statement==

[[The Samurai Archives]] Wiki project is an attempt to create the most concise and detailed database of pre-20th century Japanese history on the internet. Although the SamuraiWiki is hosted on the Samurai Archives, this is a general resource intended for everyone interested in Japanese history, and has been developed so that researchers, students, and interested parties can apply to be an editor, and contribute for the purpose of making this information available to all.

[[The Samurai Archives]] Wiki project is an attempt to create the most concise and detailed database of pre-20th century Japanese history on the internet. Although the SamuraiWiki is hosted on the Samurai Archives, this is a general resource intended for everyone interested in Japanese history. This wiki is in '''no way''' affiliated with Wikipedia.

===Use of the SamuraiWiki===

===Use of the SamuraiWiki===

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===Becoming an Approved Editor===

===Becoming an Approved Editor===

Because the SamuraiWiki's purpose is to create a high quality research database for pre-20th century Japanese history, new members do not have editing privileges.  People interested in becoming [[SamuraiWiki:Approved Editors|approved editors]] of the SamuraiWiki must apply for editor privileges at the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/samuraiwiki/ SamuraiWiki Editor's Group].

Because the SamuraiWiki's purpose is to create a high quality research database for pre-20th century Japanese history, new members do not have editing privileges.  ''This wiki is closed to new editors until further notice.''

And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.

And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.

==Use for Research==

==Use for Research==

Citing sources for the articles on the SamuraiWiki is considered top priority. The purpose of the SamuraiWiki is to assist in research for any and all interested readers. As such, verifiable sources are listed on all of the articles, and those sources will be a good place to continue your research. For articles recently moved over from the Samurai Archives Sengoku Biographical dictionary, the sources are slowly being added, however the full source list can be found [http://www.samurai-archives.com/dictionary/dictnotes.html at the bottom of this page]. It is always highly advised when doing research that you don't rely exclusively on the text here, but also go to the sources listed.

For articles recently moved over from the Samurai Archives Sengoku Biographical dictionary, the sources are slowly being added, however the full source list can be found [http://www.samurai-archives.com/dictionary/dictnotes.html at the bottom of this page].  

 

It is always highly advised when doing research that you don't rely exclusively on the text here, but also go to the sources listed.  Although we try our utmost to utilize only reliable sources, it is always in the best interest of the student to follow up any research here with the original sources of each article.

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== Searching the SamuraiWiki ==

== Searching the SamuraiWiki ==

 

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You can search for any term via the searchbox on the left, or you can [[SamuraiWiki:Categories|Browse the categories]]. A more effective search method is to use the [http://www.samurai-archives.com/searchst.html Samurai Archives google search] - just be sure to click on the wiki radio button to search the SamuraiWiki. There are currently approximately 1100 articles available to search. Many of the categories are placeholders until content can be added.