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 # <a name="GoodStyle_Collaboration_Tips"> GoodStyle Collaboration Tips </a>
 
-* TWiki has very simple **[[TextFormattingRules]]**. You won't go wrong if you:
+* TWiki has a very simple **[[TWikiShorthand]]**. In any case, you won't go wrong if you simply:
   * start each line without spaces
   * separate paragraphs with a blank line
 
-* Run together capitalized words to make **[[WikiWords]]:**
+* Run together capitalized words to form **[[WikiWords]]:**
   * [[WikiWords]] automatically appear as hyperlinks
-  * make up meaningful Wiki names - it can be a challenge (it'll sharpen you up!)
+  * make up meaningful, reasonably brief Wiki names - it can be a challenge (it'll sharpen you up!)
   * [[WikiWords]] has name-creation tips that may help
 
 * If a **discussion** is going on:
-  * separate each follow-up with a horizontal rule
+  * separate each follow-up with a space
   * add your [[WikiName]] and the date at the end
   * OR, by all means, insert your comment where it seems to fit best:
     * you may want to inset it with a bullet and/or _set it in italics_ so it's clear (always sign and date)
+  * if a sub-topic develops, separate it with a horizontal rule at beginning and end
 
 * A good format for a **new topic** is "dissertation followed by discussion":
-  * start with a brief, factual introduction
-  * then bring on the opinions.
+  * start with a brief, factual introduction, followed by double horizontal rules
+  * let the discussion begin
 
-* When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, feel free to **refactor mercilessly**:
+* When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, if you're clear on your course, feel free to **refactor mercilessly**:
   * fearlessly edit down to capture the key points
   * reduce the noise without losing the facts or the flavor
-  * if you merge or delete comments, you can group credit `Contributors:` at the end of the page
-  * That's how Wiki content matures and grows in value over time.
+  * if you merge or delete comments, group credit `Contributors:` at the end of the page
+  * _This is how Wiki content matures and grows in value over time._
 
 * For **external site links**, you can type URLs directly into the text - `http://etcete.ra/...` - it'll clear to anyone where they're headed on click.
 
 * TWiki is intended for world-wide use, and an international **standard date format** like 01 Sep 2001 is preferred. It's universally understood, and clearer than the xx/xx/xx format, where a date like 9/1/01 can mean either Jan or Sep, depending on the local conventions of the readers. For months, use the first three letters: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,...
 
-* Check the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click <code>**Edit**</code> on the lower toolbar. To see earlier versions, click <code>**More**</code>, then check <code>**Raw text format**</code> and click <code>**View revision**</code>. A bit of HTML experience can't hurt, but you'll soon see with TWiki shorthand how far that is from necessary.
+* **TIP:** Check the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click <code>**Edit**</code> on the lower toolbar. To see earlier versions, click <code>**More**</code>, then check <code>**Raw text format**</code> and click <code>**View revision**</code>. A bit of HTML experience can't hurt, but you'll soon see with [[TWikiShorthand]] how far that is from necessary.
 
--- [[PeterThoeny]] - 13 Sep 2001<br /> -- [[MikeMannix]] - 14 Sep 2001 <br />
+-- [[Main/MikeMannix]] - 01 Dec 2001