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<big><big><big>'''How to upload and place images'''</big></big></big>
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You seem to have followed a link to an image which has not yet been uploaded.
<big>'''Step one: do exactly what this page says'''</big><BR>


'''This page does ''much more than'' just host the image ''for your article''.  People peruse Citizendium for media ''to reuse'',and it must be documented to very high standards.  All media not in accordance with [[Help:Images#Copyrights|Citizendium's media policies]]''' policies are subject to [[CZ:Article Deletion Policy|speedy deletion by constables acting on their own recognizance]].  '''If you do exactly what this page says, you will almost always avoid problems.'''
You ''can'' upload the file using the form below, if you are familiar with the process, however ''it is recommended that you '''[[CZ:Upload|use the Upload Wizard instead]]'''''.<br />
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If you want to use the wizard, you can copy the ''destination filename'' below to ensure that you upload the image to the right place (you will be asked for this name later in the process).
<big>'''Step two: document your image'''</big><BR>
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'''Select, copy, and then paste the text below, exactly as shown, into the Summary form below, and follow the directions.''' Text to the right of the equals signs (<tt>'''='''</tt>) describes what you need to do.
[[Category:New Upload Wizard]]
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<tt><nowiki>Image_notes</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Description= Replace this sentence with a detailed description of the media you are uploading. </nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Author= Replace this sentence with info about who took the photo and/or who holds or held the copyright (MUST be a real name or official entity). Add any verifying links that may be available.</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Date= Replace this sentence with the date the photo was taken, if known; or, estimate it.  If you are unsure, leave the preceding sentence alone but remove this one.</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Source= Replace this sentence with *exact* data about where you got the image, usually a webpage such as http://www.acmemuseum.org/collections/history/sahara.html.  People *must* be able to verify the data as found at the image's source.</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Country first published in= Replace this with United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Argentina, etc.</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Notes=</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
<tt><nowiki>|Other_versions=</nowiki></tt><BR><BR>
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<big>'''Step three: image licensing'''</big><BR>
 
'''Select the appropriate license from the drop-down list below'''.
 
''New to all these licensing options?  We recommend you start with a [http://creativecommons.org/about/licenses/ basic intro about Creative Commons licenses]''.
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<big>'''Step four: uploading'''</big><BR>
 
'''Upload your media!''' Click "Browse..." to begin.
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<big>'''Step five: place your image in the article'''</big><BR>
 
'''As soon as you are done uploading your image, the code will appear on the page!'''  Just copy and paste it into the article.
 
For further help, see [[Help:Images|Images Help]].
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Latest revision as of 05:30, 22 June 2009

You seem to have followed a link to an image which has not yet been uploaded.

You can upload the file using the form below, if you are familiar with the process, however it is recommended that you use the Upload Wizard instead.
If you want to use the wizard, you can copy the destination filename below to ensure that you upload the image to the right place (you will be asked for this name later in the process).

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