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== Use of this Wiki ==

 

===Use of the SamuraiWiki===

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[[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. All of the entries and contributions herein are meant for the sole purpose of this Wiki (except where otherwise noted), and are not to be used elsewhere without permission. '''Do not''' copy information from here to [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] - this Wiki is not intended for use as source material for Wikipedia without full attribution to the SamuraiWiki website. Also, do not add copyrighted work without attribution, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.

All of the entries and contributions herein are the property of this Wiki (except where otherwise noted), and are not to be used elsewhere without permission. '''Do not''' copy information from here to '''Wikipedia''' or any other webpage - this Wiki is not intended for use on Wikipedia or any other websites without the expressed permission of the owner of this website, or proper paraphrasing, quoting, and full citation.  The webmasters of the Samurai Archives also agree that the information contained herein posted by other editors will not be republished in any other formats for monetary gain without permission of the author(s).

If you sign up but don't contribute, you may find a '''verification box''' on your user page.  You must remove that box from your user page within 15 days, or you will be blocked as an inactive account.  Once you have removed the verification box, will be permanently verified.  That aside, don't be afraid to dive in and start contributing to the SamuraiWiki after reading how to correctly format articles below. Please '''do not''' simply steal from other sources.  Only original work will be allowed on the SamuraiWiki, unless permission is given from the original source.

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.

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== Editing Wiki Articles (Important) ==

== Editing Wiki Articles (Important) ==

== 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]].  There are currently approximately 1100 articles available to search. Many of the categories are placeholders until content can be added.