How to Contribute

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Dronfield Wiki! Your help in documenting the history, landmarks, businesses, and people of Dronfield is invaluable. Below, you'll find guidance on how to contribute, the resources we are looking for, and how to get in touch.

What We’re Looking For

We encourage contributions that are well-sourced, properly cited, and relevant to Dronfield’s history and culture. Here’s what you can contribute:

Historical Content: Articles based on historic documents, books, and other reliable sources.
Images: Photographs, scans of historic documents, maps, and illustrations related to Dronfield.
References: Information must be supported by verifiable references. Primary and secondary sources are welcome.
Unique Materials: Any rare or unpublished materials, such as personal collections, old letters, or artifacts, that are relevant to Dronfield's history.

Standard Practices

Sourcing and Citations:
- Every contribution should be supported by reliable sources.
- Use reference tags for inline citations and a dedicated "References" section at the end of each article.
Neutral Point of View: Content should be written in a dispassionate and factual tone, avoiding bias.
Images: If you upload an image, include descriptive captions and indicate the copyright status. Images should be relevant to the content.

Workflow

We use a workflow system to track the progress of articles. Each article is tagged with a label that shows its current status:

To Do: Articles that need to be created.
Doing: Articles currently being worked on.
Need Help: Articles that need assistance, such as additional research or sources.
Needs Images: Articles that lack images and would benefit from relevant visuals.
Review: Articles undergoing review for accuracy and completeness.
Published: Completed articles that are live on the wiki.

To see the current workflow and the status of articles, visit our public Trello board: Dronfield Wiki Trello Board

The labels used in the workflow correspond to the categories shown in the image below:

How to Contribute

If you would like to contribute: 1. Request an account by filling out this Google Form. 2. Once your account is approved, you can start creating and editing articles. 3. Refer to the "To Do" section on the Trello board for ideas on articles that need to be written.

Guidelines for Contributions

Ensure all contributions are relevant to Dronfield and its history.
Avoid speculative or unsourced claims.
Focus on improving the quality and completeness of existing articles.
Respect the copyright of materials. If you’re unsure, contact the admin before uploading.

Contact

For any questions or to discuss your contributions, please get in touch with the admin via this contact form.

We greatly appreciate your contributions to the Dronfield Wiki. Together, we can build a valuable resource for documenting the history and culture of our town.