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==Basics==
=Basics=
===A Simple Example===
===A Simple Example===
This is a simple entry for the word "tree," and shows the most fundamental elements of an entry:
This is a simple entry for the word "WildWords," and shows the most fundamental elements of an entry:


<pre>
<pre>
''Note: this is an example entry layout page, and is not a WildWords Dictionary term''


<div class="thumb tright">
==Alternative Spellings==
<poll>
Wildwordz
{{UsagePoll|Tree}}
 
</poll>
==Pronunciation==
</div>
['wild wə<sup>r</sup>dz ]


==Part of Speech==
==Part of Speech==
Noun
Noun


==Pronunciation==
==Definition==
['tree]
The official dictionary of Northwestern University related terms, created by LING 363 students.  
{{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/tree}}


==Usage==
==Who kNUw?==
This term is used by almost all English speakers, since it is a simple word and trees are pervasive worldwide.
Incoming students of LING 363 are constantly updating WildWords, making it an evolving encyclopedic dictionary.


==Description==
==Example Sentence==
Any plant with an elongated stem, called a trunk, which supports the leaves or branches at a distance above the ground.
If you don't know what I mean, go check it out on ''Wildwords''.
Trees are also distinguished by their height, as they are significantly taller than most other plants.
There are many different kinds of trees, including oak, pine, and elm.


==Example Sentence==
==Usage Poll==
Sarah sat under the tree, which provided shade.
<poll>
{{UsagePoll|WildWords}}
</poll>


</pre>
</pre>


This [[Tree]] page shows what the exact above markup looks like when made into an actual page.
This [[WildWords]] page shows what the exact above markup looks like when made into an actual page.


Note: The usage poll should always be the first part of the entry. To insert the usage poll, simply copy the exact markup from the above example, but substitute your entry word where the word “Tree” is in the example.
Note: The usage poll should always be the first part of the entry. To insert the usage poll, simply copy the exact markup from the above example, but substitute your entry word where the word “WildWords” is in the example.


Note: A pronunciation sound clip should be entered by recording your pronunciation on the [http://soundcloud.com SoundCloud website], and then inserting the URL of that pronunciation clip into the entry using the above markup.
Note: A pronunciation sound clip should be entered by recording your pronunciation on the [http://soundcloud.com SoundCloud website], and then inserting the URL of that pronunciation clip into the entry using the above markup.


===An Example with Alternate Forms===
Note: Synonymous terms should all automatically redirect to the most dominant or most commonly used form. If all forms are used equally, they should all redirect to the most expanded form. To create a redirect page, simply create a page with the title of the alternate form, then add the markup for redirecting, with the title of the page you are redirecting to. There should be nothing on this page but the following markup:
This is a simple entry for the term "United States of America", and shows the most fundamental elements of an entry:
 
Note: Homophonous forms should appear in separate entries, distinguished in the title by a short description in parenthesis. A note should appear at the top of each entry with a link to the other form(s).
For example, “The Rock Show” has two separate meanings. These entries share the same spelling and pronunciation yet different meanings, so they are homophonous. One is titled “The Rock Show (WNUR)” while the other is “The Rock Show (Theatre).” At the top of the entry for “The Rock Show (WNUR),” there is a note that says, “for The Rock Show (Theatre), click here” with a link to the other entry.


<pre>
<pre>


<div class="thumb tright">
#REDIRECT [[Title of dominant or expanded form page]]
<poll>
{{UsagePoll|United States of America}}
</poll>
</div>
 
==Part of Speech==
Proper Noun
 
==Alternate Forms and Pronunciation==
# United States of America [yoo ‘ni ted/stayts/əv/ə ‘mer ih ka]  {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/united_states_of_america}}
# United States [yoo ‘ni ted/stayts] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/united_states}}
# USA [yoo es ay] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/USA}}
 
==Usage==
This term is used by all English speakers.
 
==Description==
The North American country that borders Mexico and Canada, as well as the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans.
 
==Example Sentence==
The largest city in the United States of America is New York City.


</pre>
</pre>


This [[United States of America]] page shows what the exact above markup looks like when made into an actual page.
=Optional Headings=
 
Note: A pronunciation sound clip can be entered by recording your pronunciation on the [http://soundcloud.com SoundCloud website], and then inserting the URL of that pronunciation clip into the entry using the above markup, substituted with the URL to your pronunciation.
 
==Optional Headings==


Any headings beyond the essential entry elements should be added after the Example Sentences heading and before the References heading. This can include:
Any headings beyond the essential entry elements should be added after the Example Sentences heading and before the References heading. This can include:
<pre>
<pre>
==Etymology==
==Context Label==


==Related Terms==
==Related Terms==
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</pre>
</pre>


===References===
==References==
To insert a citation in the text, use the following markup:
To insert a citation in the text, use the following markup:
<pre>  
<pre>  
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<pre>
<pre>
[[Name of NeD page]]
[[Name of WIldWords page]]
</pre>
</pre>


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Images can be uploaded as a file with a caption using the wikimarkup brackets
Images can be uploaded as a file with a caption using the wikimarkup brackets
<pre>
[[File:Example.png|thumb|Caption text]]
</pre>


Videos can be embedded from Youtube and then linked using wikimarkup
<pre>
<pre>
{{#ev:youtube|viodeoIDnumber|300|right|caption text}}
[[File:Lakefill.jpg|thumb|Rocks at the Lakefill]]
</pre>


==Usage Polls==
or
Usage polls are a way to track how many students use this word. They should be included on the right hand side of the page, above any images that might appear on a page.


<pre>
<div class="thumb tright">
<div class="thumb tright">
<poll>
<gallery>Chi_Alpha_Logo_2006.jpg |Chi Alpha Logo</gallery>
{{UsagePoll|NeD Entry Word}}
</poll>
</div>
</div>
</pre>
</pre>


If including the poll, it is best to include the code for the poll before the entry markup begins.
Videos can be embedded from Youtube and then linked using wikimarkup
 
==Redirects==
The mediawiki software supports redirection as a way of guiding users to a single dictionary entry from multiple entry points.  Consider, for example, the use of of acronyms and abbreviations versus complete forms. 
 
prereq vs. prerequisite
 
SPAC vs. Sports Pavilion and Aquatics Center
 
To handle these cases, one should create a single dictionary entry for the '''dominant''' form of the word.  Then, unless the alternative forms carry significantly different meanings, users looking up the variant forms should arrive at the entry for the dominant form. This can be achieved through the use of Redirects. 
# Create a complete entry for the dominant word
# Create a blank wiki page for the alternative usage


In the entry for the alternative usage, enter the following:
<pre>
<pre>
#REDIRECT [[dominant word]]
<p>{{#ev:youtube|VIDEO_ID|300||}}</p>
</pre>
</pre>

Latest revision as of 17:05, 8 June 2021

Basics

A Simple Example

This is a simple entry for the word "WildWords," and shows the most fundamental elements of an entry: 

''Note: this is an example entry layout page, and is not a WildWords Dictionary term''

==Alternative Spellings==
Wildwordz

==Pronunciation==
['wild wə<sup>r</sup>dz ]

==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Definition==
The official dictionary of Northwestern University related terms, created by LING 363 students. 

==Who kNUw?==
Incoming students of LING 363 are constantly updating WildWords, making it an evolving encyclopedic dictionary.

==Example Sentence==
If you don't know what I mean, go check it out on ''Wildwords''.

==Usage Poll==
<poll>
{{UsagePoll|WildWords}}
</poll>

This WildWords page shows what the exact above markup looks like when made into an actual page.

Note: The usage poll should always be the first part of the entry. To insert the usage poll, simply copy the exact markup from the above example, but substitute your entry word where the word “WildWords” is in the example.

Note: A pronunciation sound clip should be entered by recording your pronunciation on the SoundCloud website, and then inserting the URL of that pronunciation clip into the entry using the above markup.

Note: Synonymous terms should all automatically redirect to the most dominant or most commonly used form. If all forms are used equally, they should all redirect to the most expanded form. To create a redirect page, simply create a page with the title of the alternate form, then add the markup for redirecting, with the title of the page you are redirecting to. There should be nothing on this page but the following markup:

Note: Homophonous forms should appear in separate entries, distinguished in the title by a short description in parenthesis. A note should appear at the top of each entry with a link to the other form(s). For example, “The Rock Show” has two separate meanings. These entries share the same spelling and pronunciation yet different meanings, so they are homophonous. One is titled “The Rock Show (WNUR)” while the other is “The Rock Show (Theatre).” At the top of the entry for “The Rock Show (WNUR),” there is a note that says, “for The Rock Show (Theatre), click here” with a link to the other entry. 


#REDIRECT [[Title of dominant or expanded form page]]

Optional Headings

Any headings beyond the essential entry elements should be added after the Example Sentences heading and before the References heading. This can include: 


==Related Terms==

==External Links==

==References==

References

To insert a citation in the text, use the following markup: 

 
Example page text. <ref> [http://example.org Example.org], more text.</ref>

To display the citation in the footnotes, add the following markup to the "References" section: 

<references / >

Interwiki links should be inserted wherever necessary using bracket wikimarkup. 

[[Name of WIldWords page]]

Images and Videos

Images and videos that assist in defining the NeD entry should be right aligned using the following wikimarkup. Formatting works best if the wikimarkup for these elements is entered onto the edit page before any text information.

Images can be uploaded as a file with a caption using the wikimarkup brackets 

[[File:Lakefill.jpg|thumb|Rocks at the Lakefill]]

or

<div class="thumb tright">
<gallery>Chi_Alpha_Logo_2006.jpg |Chi Alpha Logo</gallery>
</div>

Videos can be embedded from Youtube and then linked using wikimarkup 

<p>{{#ev:youtube|VIDEO_ID|300||}}</p>
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