[imc-oxford-features] Media Working Group Meeting - 6pm Friday 10th, 109 Hurst Street

[richard hering]

Great to have some new features.  Thanks Owen.
 
I have a proposal - do we really need the 24-hour rule for features? - we could hide any that people didn't want, just like newswire postings, but it's not very likely to happen.  It would help to feature urgent news and would also assist the perennially last-minute like myself......
 
 ALSO, there is a meeting of the MEDIA CENTRE WORKING GROUP at 6pm on Friday 10th December at 109 Hurst Street.  All welcome.
 
ricardo

Owen English <owen.english at st-catherines.oxford.ac.uk> wrote:
I propose the following go up on the oxford indymedia 'help' static page.
At the moment it just says 'under construction'. Obviously before uploading
the text below I'd add some pretty HTML formatting ie headings, links etc.

Owen the productively inspired

PS I wrote a feature and proposed it to this list but it still hasn't
appeared in the archives yet! arg! I hope it turns up soon cos I didn't 
keep a copy.

PPS Apologies once again to whoever moderates this list for posting from
this address and adding to your work....

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Listed below are instructions telling you how to:

-publish a newswire report
-write a feature for the middle column
-submit an event for the calendar
-suggest a link for the link section and/or the directory

If this doesn't cover what you need, or if you still need help after
reading this page, email ( imc-oxford at lists.indymedia.org ) and we'll
do our best to help.

How to contribute to the newswire
---------------------------------
The newswire is the column on the right where reports, photos, video etc are posted.

1. Click the 'PUBLISH YOUR NEWS' link at the top right of the page.

2. If you are asked to accept a security certificate, click 'Yes'. The publish form should load.

3. Fill in the publish form. Many fields are optional. It's a good idea to keep a copy of
your article on the clipboard or in another document in case of a problem.

4. Click contribute and a page should load telling you that you have successfully posted.
If an error page loads instead, you should go back and re-submit the article (using the copy
you have on the clipboard or in another document if necessary).

5. As long as you have seen the page saying you have successfully posted, your article
should eventually appear on the site - usually within 5 or 10 minutes but possibly within
a few hours in cases of server crapness or technical difficulties.

link: Flyer with more detailed instructions


How to contribute to the middle column
--------------------------------------
The middle column is where features are posted. A feature is a short piece of text
summarising several related newswire posts and linking to them, usually with a 
photo or picture alongside.

1. Write your feature text, decide on a title, decide which bits of text will be links
and where they will link to (eg newswire posts, related websites), pick a photo if you
want to go alongside it.

2. Email the whole thing to ( imc-oxford-features at lists.indymedia.org ). This is the 
email list we use to make everyday decisions about the website and to collaborate 
on features. NB You don't need to email a copy of the photo you want to use to the list;
just a link to it is fine.

3. If nobody objects to the feature on the email list within 24 hours, it will be put 
online by one of the editorial collective. You should follow discussions on the list
in the next day or two because people may have questions or ideas for improving the feature.
You can see what people have posted here and you can join the list yourself here, although
you don't have to be on the list to post to it - just send email to:
( imc-oxford-features at lists.indymedia.org )


How to contribute to the calendar
---------------------------------
The calendar is the bit at the top of the site where events are listed, often linking 
to a more detailed announcement on the newswire or elsewhere.

1. Send the date, time, venue and description to 
( imc-oxford-features at lists.indymedia.org ). You can also include a link to a page
with more information if there is one. 

2. One of the editorial collective will put it on the calendar.

NB Please keep the description brief; if you want to write a detailed description of 
the event it's better to post it to the newswire, then send us a short description 
for the calendar which can be linked to the newswire post.

EG Wednesday 8 December, 8pm - PSC film screening, Town Hall, St Aldates


How to contribute to the links section
--------------------------------------
The links section is the bit of the left hand column which has links to grassroots local 
groups. There is also a more detailed links page - a directory - for groups who provide 
a description of what they do, different ways of contacting them etc. You can see the 
directory by clicking 'more links'. A group can be listed in both - to be on the first
you need a website, to be on the second you need to write a decription of what you do.

1. To suggest a link for the small link section, send the group's name and webpage to
(imc-oxford-features at lists.indymedia.org ). To suggest a link for the more detailed 
directory, send the groups name, description and some contact details (any kind will do)
to the same address.

2. If no-one objects within 24 hours, the link will be added to the site by one of the 
editorial collective.


How to get more involved!
-------------------------
Indymedia projects are run by volunteers. If you fancy:

-helping run film screening or other exciting events
-doing crazy fun projects like radio or printed newsletters
-helping to keep the website ticking over
-spreading the word about indymedia
-helping people to use the site

or any other idea for a project in the spirit of indymedia...

...then get in touch! Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings (which are announced 
on the calendar) and/or take part in the email lists - you can join the general list here 
and the editorial (anything strictly to do with the website) list here.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
_______________________________________________
imc-oxford-features mailing list
imc-oxford-features at lists.indymedia.org
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-oxford-features

		
---------------------------------
Win a castle  for NYE with your mates and Yahoo! Messenger 
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-oxford-features/attachments/20041209/98732dc9/attachment.htm