how_to_contribute.md

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How to contribute to RDMkit

This project is only possible with the many community contributors. RDMkit is an open project where everyone can contribute to the site.

If you wish to contribute, please remember the following:

• Follow our style guide.
• Ensure your content respects copyright. Please follow our Copyright guidelines.
• Acknowledge contributions of yourself and other contributors.

Ways of contributing

GitHub

Contribute to the content directly using Markdown templates.

Google Docs

If you are unfamiliar with Git and prefer to use a Word-like editor.

Git

If you are familiar with Git, fork the repo and create a pull request.

Acknowledgement and ownership of content

Contributors will be shown at the bottom of each page and on the main contributors page if listed in the metadata of the markdown file. We strongly suggest to add the name, ORCID, email address and/or GitHub account and affiliation of the contributor to the CONTRIBUTORS file.

No single contributor or editor owns the site's content or has the right to dictate what the content should be. The content on the RDMkit is community-led, with many people contributing to each section. Hence, decisions are driven by consensus among the contributors and editors.

Since content is periodically updated, others may change your contribution without notifying you. However, the RDMkit editors ensure that content is only modified for good reasons, ensuring that all legitimate concerns and different points of view are accommodated and that the content reflects the most popular consensus on any given topic.

If you find any content unsatisfactory, please feel free to create an issue about it.