Tutorial index guidelines

Purpose

This guide outlines best practices and mandatory requirements for submitting chemical transformations, synthetic routes, or experimental procedures to our wiki or community knowledge base. The aim is to ensure safety, scientific rigor, and the credibility of published information, while protecting both contributors and readers from potential harm.

Safety and feasibility

Do not submit dangerous or unverified methods

• Only submit procedures that are safe, feasible, and within the technical reach of the intended audience.
• Avoid publishing methods that involve hazardous chemicals, specialized equipment, or steps that are not accessible to non-experts.
• Never share untested or speculative procedures—untested methods can be dangerous and may cause serious harm.

Prioritize community safety

• Treat the publication of chemical methods with the same caution as activities like wild mushroom foraging: a single error can have severe consequences.
• If in doubt, consult with experienced moderators or administrators before submitting.

Scientific rigor and validation

Provide detailed, reproducible procedures

• Submissions must include step-by-step instructions, quantities, conditions, and references to reputable sources.
• Vague or incomplete methods will not be accepted.

Require independent validation

• New or original methods must be independently tested and validated before publication.
• Reference validation by reputable third-party forums (e.g., ScienceMadness) or peer-reviewed literature.

Submission and review process

Use personal or draft pages for new methods

• Submit new or experimental procedures to your user page or a dedicated subpage (e.g., `UserWiki:YourName/Your_Method`).
• Do not add unvalidated procedures directly to main wiki articles.

Communication and updates

• Direct all questions, updates, or requests for review to the site administrators or designated moderators.
• Maintain clear and respectful communication to facilitate the review process.

Content organization

Avoid redundancy

• Do not duplicate content already covered elsewhere in the wiki. For example, if a topic like "Atropine extraction" is already addressed, link to the existing article rather than creating a new one.

Linking and article promotion

• Once a method is validated and approved, it may be promoted to a main article and linked from relevant synthesis or subject pages.

Encouragement and community spirit

• We value initiative and innovative thinking. Contributors are encouraged to pursue validation and improvement of their ideas.
• All submissions must, however, adhere strictly to safety, scientific, and ethical standards.

Need help?

If you have questions about the submission or validation process, or need guidance on how to document your method, please contact a site administrator or moderator directly. We are here to help and appreciate your contributions to the community.

Remember: Safety, accuracy, and responsibility are the foundation of our knowledge base. Your careful attention to these guidelines helps ensure a valuable and safe resource for all.

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