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'''Policies''' are the foundational principles of the site. | '''Policies''' are the foundational principles of the site. They should not be confused with [[VassarWiki:Guidelines|guidelines]], which are records of community consensus. | ||
== Be bold! == | == Be bold! == | ||
Contributions do not require prior approval, so be bold! If someone finds an issue with your edit, it can be reverted and discussed on a chat page. Though not required, it's encouraged that you understand VassarWiki policy and any relevant guidelines before editing. | Contributions generally do not require prior approval, so be bold! If someone finds an issue with your edit, it can be reverted and discussed on a chat page. Though not required, it's encouraged that you understand VassarWiki policy and any relevant guidelines before editing. | ||
== Source your edits == | == Source your edits on encyclopedia pages == | ||
All content on encyclopedia pages must be sourced. By sourcing your edits, you help the project be tethered to reality, as well as help readers find resources. Sources fall into three categories, listed in decreasing authority: | All content on encyclopedia pages must be sourced. By sourcing your edits, you help the project be tethered to reality, as well as help readers find resources. Sources fall into three categories, listed in decreasing authority: | ||
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# Public statements by VSA-recognized student organizations | # Public statements by VSA-recognized student organizations | ||
# Current or past Vassar individuals (including you!) | # Current or past Vassar individuals (including you!) | ||
Content on profiles does not need to be sourced, as the user is presumed to be the source. Please sign all messages on chat pages with "[[User:Ewelchmorgan|Ewelchmorgan]] ([[User talk:Ewelchmorgan|talk]]) 02:06, 29 March 2026 (UTC)". | |||
=== Don't steal === | === Don't steal === | ||