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The '''AoPSWiki Words of the Week''' are the "featured" words on [[AoPSWiki]] for the week. We will typically select one mathematical term and one "other" topic (a contest,  
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a summer camp, a problem-solving strategy, etc.)
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The '''AoPSWiki Words of the Week''' are the "featured" words on [[AoPSWiki]] for the week. Typically, every week one mathematical term and one "other" topic (a contest,  
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a summer camp, a problem-solving strategy, etc.) will be selected.
  
All AoPSWiki users are particularly encouraged to edit the pages for the Words of the Week.   
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All AoPSWiki users are particularly encouraged to edit the pages for the Words of the Week as a collaborative effort.   
  
==Words of the Week for Sep 6-12==
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==Words of the Week==
  
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:''September 6-12''
 
* [[iTest]]
 
* [[iTest]]
 
 
* [[Pyramid]]
 
* [[Pyramid]]
  
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===For mathematical topics===
 
===For mathematical topics===
  
* Don't just define!  Give examples.
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* Don't just define!  Give examples. If the topic is related to problem solving, it is also good to provide examples of actual problems that utilize that technique.
 
* Have lots of links to other related topics.  Have links to other wiki pages that talk about terms that you use.  Edit those other pages too!
 
* Have lots of links to other related topics.  Have links to other wiki pages that talk about terms that you use.  Edit those other pages too!
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* Images are often very useful, especially in fields like [[geometry]]. See [[A:IMG]] for image related syntax.
  
 
===For other topics===
 
===For other topics===

Revision as of 16:49, 6 September 2007

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The AoPSWiki Words of the Week are the "featured" words on AoPSWiki for the week. Typically, every week one mathematical term and one "other" topic (a contest, a summer camp, a problem-solving strategy, etc.) will be selected.

All AoPSWiki users are particularly encouraged to edit the pages for the Words of the Week as a collaborative effort.

Words of the Week

September 6-12

Editing tips

For mathematical topics

  • Don't just define! Give examples. If the topic is related to problem solving, it is also good to provide examples of actual problems that utilize that technique.
  • Have lots of links to other related topics. Have links to other wiki pages that talk about terms that you use. Edit those other pages too!
  • Images are often very useful, especially in fields like geometry. See A:IMG for image related syntax.

For other topics

  • For contests: describe
    • how the contest works
    • who runs it
    • a bit about its history
    • what types of students can/should participate
    • any prizes
    • other related contests
    • a link to the contest's website
  • For summer camps:
    • Nuts and bolts: where, how long, how much
    • Compare to other summer camps
    • Try to be objective. The forum is a place to give your opinions. The wiki is a place to give facts.

See also

AoPSWiki Words of the Week for Sep 6-12
Previous week
none
Current week
iTest
Pyramid
Next week
TBA