This guide explains the publishing capabilities available to different user roles on the community wiki of Anthropology. Understanding these capabilities will help you navigate the collaborative process of contributing to and maintaining the community wiki effectively.
Publishing Capabilities by Role #
Contributor #
- Can Edit: Yes. Contributors can create new entries or edit existing ones but cannot select categories.
- Can Publish: No. Entries created or edited by Contributors must be submitted for approval. They are saved as “Pending” until approved by an Editor or Administrator.
- Can Approve: No. Contributors cannot approve entries or revisions.
Key Workflow for Contributors:
- Create or edit an entry.
- Submit it for review.
- Await approval by an Editor or Administrator.
Author #
- Can Edit: Yes. Authors can edit and publish changes made by others but can only see the last revision for an article. They cannot see all the changes done in that article.
- Can Publish: Yes. Authors can publish entries directly and select categories without requiring approval.
- Can Approve: No. Authors cannot approve entries or revisions.
Key Workflow for Authors:
- Create, edit, and publish entries without needing approval.
Editor #
- Can Edit: Yes.
- Can Publish: Yes.
- Can Approve: Yes. Editors can approve entries or revisions submitted by Contributors or other users without publishing capabilities.
Key Workflow for Editors:
- Oversee and review entries submitted by Contributors.
- Approve or reject pending entries.
- Edit, publish, and manage revisions to ensure accuracy and quality.
Overview of Capabilities #
- Can Edit:
- Users with this capability can create and edit wiki entries.
- Edits to existing entries are saved as revisions.
- For Contributors, edits must be submitted for approval.
- Authors and Editors can directly manage and update their content.
- Can Publish:
- Users with this capability can publish new entries or edits without requiring approval.
- They can also select categories for their entries and publish changes made by others.
- However, they cannot see the complete revision history for an entry (only the latest version).
- Can Approve:
- Users with this capability can review and approve entries or revisions submitted by others.
- They can see the full revision history and make informed decisions about publishing content.
- Editors use this capability to maintain the quality and accuracy of published content.
Collaboration and Dynamic Controls #
The Wiki Service is built to encourage collaboration while maintaining quality control. Here are some highlights:
- Submit for Review: Contributors and other users without publishing rights can submit their work for review. Editors review, refine, and approve these submissions.
- Dynamic Permissions: Capabilities such as “Can Edit,” “Can Publish,” and “Can Approve” can be adjusted at:
- Global Level: Permissions apply to the entire wiki.
- Topic Level: Permissions are specific to certain topics or categories.
- Article Level: Permissions can be tailored for individual articles.
Example: You might allow Contributors to edit entries within a specific topic but require Editor approval for publishing.
Our wiki service makes it easy to fine-tune who can do what by using dynamic capabilities. Here’s how you can customize access to fit your needs:
- Open to Everyone: Want to make your entry truly public? You can allow anyone, even non-logged-in visitors, to contribute or interact.
- Logged-In Users Only: Keep things exclusive to registered users by allowing only logged in users to participate.
- Specific User Roles: Assign capabilities to certain user groups, like Editors or Authors, for precise control over access.
- Individual Users: Need to give special permissions to a specific person? You can grant access based on their username.
- Exclude or Include Options: Whether you’re managing a large team or just a handful of contributors, you can easily exclude or include users or roles from capabilities as needed.
This level of flexibility ensures you can tailor the wiki experience to match your team’s structure and goals, no matter how big or small. To enable advanced permissions on specific topics or entries, please open a support ticket.
How the Workflow Supports Collaboration #
- Revisions: All edits, whether by Contributors or Editors, are saved as revisions, ensuring transparency and a record of changes.
- Approval Workflow: Contributors rely on Editors to review their work, fostering collaboration while maintaining quality.
- Category Management: Editors and users with publishing capabilities ensure entries are organized by assigning them to appropriate categories.
Conclusion #
The Wiki Service’s publishing capabilities provide a structured yet flexible framework for collaboration. By understanding the roles and their permissions, you can contribute effectively while ensuring high-quality, accurate content for all users.
For any questions or additional guidance, feel free to open a support ticket. Happy contributing!
