Guide for coaches

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabawoon Mirwais, M.B.B.S, M.D.[2]

This page will serve as a guide for the coaches on how to engage with new scholars.
Coaches should execute the steps of engagement in the exact order as explained in the following sections:

1. Creating User Account

Creating a user account or confirming a request for an account will require "administrative user rights".
To confirm a request for a user account, click here.
To create an account for a user, click here.

A user template is a computer program that generates the same content on multiple pages.
Create a new page and type "template:xyz (xyz here can be the name or initials of the scholar)".
- E.g., John Smith's user template can be "template:JS", "template:JSmith", "template:John Smith", or "template:JSM".
Go to the newly created template page, type "[[User:Scholar Name|Scholar Name, Educational degree of the scholar]][mailto:email ID of the scholar]" and save the page.
Note down the name of this saved page and share it with the respective scholar.

The WikiDoc "sandbox" is meant to be used as a medium to practice basic editing commands.
It is recommended that the sandbox should be used alongside training on basic editing.
To create a user sandbox, create a new page and type "sandbox:xyz (xyz here can be the name or initials of the scholar)".
- E.g., John Smith's user sandbox can be "sandbox:JS", "sandbox:JSmith", "sandbox:John Smith", or "sandbox:JSM".
Note down the name of this saved page and share it with the respective scholar.

After going through the above mentioned steps, coaches should periodically check on their assigned scholars' progress.
- This can be achieved by checking on the individual user sandbox or just by simply asking if any assistance is needed.
It is crucial to address the concerns and questions of the scholars as they proceed with interacting with the layout and organization of WikiDoc projects.

As is true for every team work project, being a part of WikiDoc team also aligns with abiding by all the rules and norms of team work.
Communication is the key to making sure the scholars are settling in.
Efficient communication makes sure that the scholars' questions and concerns are properly addressed in a timely manner.
Every scholar is a beginner and since every beginner is a potential master of his/her domain, it is imperative that the scholar's effort be appreciated.