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− | Contributing to COW is easy, but | + | Contributing to COW is easy, but before you start, follow these tips: |
− | # Check out one or two [[ | + | # Check out one or two [[:Category:COW_Workflows|existing workflows]] first |
− | # Keep your workflow descriptions clean and concise. Text only is fine, but you are welcome to add a diagram. We recommend [https://www.yworks.com Yed] as used by [https://bitcuratorconsortium.org/workflows Bitcurator], or [https://www.lucidchart.com/ Lucid Chart] as used by [https://educopia.org/research/ossarcflow OSSArcFlow] | + | # Keep your workflow descriptions clean and concise. Text only is fine, but you are welcome to add a diagram. We recommend [https://www.yworks.com Yed] as used by [https://bitcuratorconsortium.org/workflows Bitcurator], or [https://www.lucidchart.com/ Lucid Chart] as used by [https://educopia.org/research/ossarcflow OSSArcFlow]. Also see this blog post from Bill LeFurgy on "[https://blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/2012/03/visualizing-digital-preservation-workflows/ Visualizing Digital Preservation Workflows]". And check out examples as part of the complimentary [https://educopia.org/research/ossarcflow OSSArcFlow Project] and their [https://educopia.org/ossarcflow-guide/ Guide to Documenting Born-Digital Archival Workflows]. |
# Save an early draft then do a longer edit to avoid loss of your workflow due to login timeouts | # Save an early draft then do a longer edit to avoid loss of your workflow due to login timeouts | ||
# Discuss or ask questions about the workflows of others using the respective "Discussion" pages | # Discuss or ask questions about the workflows of others using the respective "Discussion" pages | ||
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# Give us your feedback - let us know how you got on - email paul (at) dpconline (dot) org. | # Give us your feedback - let us know how you got on - email paul (at) dpconline (dot) org. | ||
− | ===Create a new workflow | + | ===Create a new workflow=== |
− | *Create a new workflow by entering a title | + | *Create a new workflow by entering a title and clicking the button. |
− | * | + | *If possible, include your organisation name, the function of the workflow and the content it will process in the title. But it keep it short. Eg. DPC workflow to ingest email |
*Save frequently! Don't worry, once you've saved it you can go back and edit it further. | *Save frequently! Don't worry, once you've saved it you can go back and edit it further. | ||
{{#forminput:form=COW|query string=namespace=Workflow&={{PAGENAME}}|placeholder=Enter the title of your workflow here|button text=Create Workflow}} | {{#forminput:form=COW|query string=namespace=Workflow&={{PAGENAME}}|placeholder=Enter the title of your workflow here|button text=Create Workflow}} |