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07-21-2008, 07:48 PM
Concept: This DIY (Do-it-yourself) is made to show everyone how to make a proper thread. New threads should generally follow the outline. Yes this means more time and effort, but we're all here to help eachother out right?
What you'll need:
A new repair/modification/installment that has not already been covered in a DIY
A descriptive vocabulary
A digital camera or 35mm and a scanner:rolleyes:
Dedication to creating an informative and helpful thread
The steps:
1) Creating a title:
The title of the thread should describe its contents
A 3 letter general "pre title" should be describing the area of modification.
example
For engine work - ENG:
for exterior - EXT:
interrior - INT:
suspension - SUS:
and so on...
The generation of prelude which the thread concerns should be in the title
A short, correctly spelled, and easy to read description then follows.
Example titles:
EXT: 5th gen - Fender dent removal
INT: 3rd gen - '94 Integra seat swap
SUS: Universal - Tokico Illumina adjusting (how to)
2) Abstract:
The first part of the thread should be a description of what is being performed. It should describe what the modification does, its purpose, blah blah blah... This can be short or long but the more descriptive the better
3) What is needed list:
List all the tools and parts that are needed to complete the action. Dont leave anything out. If you are removing bolts, include what size socket is needed...
4) The steps:
This is the part that needs the MOST detail. Steps should be in the correct order with plenty of pictures.
Captions for each picture should describe what is happening. Make sure not to forget steps.
Start as if the reader has a complete car sitting in front of them. If your showing how to paint a valve cover, dont assume everyone know how to remove it to paint it.
Always use proper grammar. Nobody is concerned with starting sentences with prepositions, but do seperate by using paragraphs, use punctuation, and avoid internet language (lol, rofl, ect...)
5) Pictures: You dont need tons of pictures, but you do need ENOUGH. Too many pictures gets annoying but too few feel like steps are being skipped.
When taking pictures, take 2 or 3 of the same thing. Sometimes the first one is blurry or poorly lit.
Picture lighting should be at least decent. If its in a dark corner of the engine, use a flash or a trouble light to have the described object well lit.
Host your images on a website or insert them through this site. I always use photobucket. Its free and easy enough to use.
Picture size should be reasonable. Nobody wants to have to scroll left and right to see a picture. Also, its equally annoying to have your nose pressed into the screen trying to make out what is in a tiny picture.
6) Conclusion:
This part is optional. Its so you can express how you feel about what you have done. You can add things to watch out for, additional options, finished pictures on your car, or anything else relevent.
7)Proof-read: this speaks for itself. Fix what you mistyped in the article
All in all, I hope this helps everyone in the long run. Its going to take a while for everyone to get the hang of it, but PZ's community can grow stronger now if people have excellent organization.
NOTE TO MODS: If you feel this is intruding on your territory, feel free to delete it. Im not trying to get a "sticky" or anything(though it would be cool:cool:) but just want to help out the prelude community.
Enjoy - Dave
What you'll need:
A new repair/modification/installment that has not already been covered in a DIY
A descriptive vocabulary
A digital camera or 35mm and a scanner:rolleyes:
Dedication to creating an informative and helpful thread
The steps:
1) Creating a title:
The title of the thread should describe its contents
A 3 letter general "pre title" should be describing the area of modification.
example
For engine work - ENG:
for exterior - EXT:
interrior - INT:
suspension - SUS:
and so on...
The generation of prelude which the thread concerns should be in the title
A short, correctly spelled, and easy to read description then follows.
Example titles:
EXT: 5th gen - Fender dent removal
INT: 3rd gen - '94 Integra seat swap
SUS: Universal - Tokico Illumina adjusting (how to)
2) Abstract:
The first part of the thread should be a description of what is being performed. It should describe what the modification does, its purpose, blah blah blah... This can be short or long but the more descriptive the better
3) What is needed list:
List all the tools and parts that are needed to complete the action. Dont leave anything out. If you are removing bolts, include what size socket is needed...
4) The steps:
This is the part that needs the MOST detail. Steps should be in the correct order with plenty of pictures.
Captions for each picture should describe what is happening. Make sure not to forget steps.
Start as if the reader has a complete car sitting in front of them. If your showing how to paint a valve cover, dont assume everyone know how to remove it to paint it.
Always use proper grammar. Nobody is concerned with starting sentences with prepositions, but do seperate by using paragraphs, use punctuation, and avoid internet language (lol, rofl, ect...)
5) Pictures: You dont need tons of pictures, but you do need ENOUGH. Too many pictures gets annoying but too few feel like steps are being skipped.
When taking pictures, take 2 or 3 of the same thing. Sometimes the first one is blurry or poorly lit.
Picture lighting should be at least decent. If its in a dark corner of the engine, use a flash or a trouble light to have the described object well lit.
Host your images on a website or insert them through this site. I always use photobucket. Its free and easy enough to use.
Picture size should be reasonable. Nobody wants to have to scroll left and right to see a picture. Also, its equally annoying to have your nose pressed into the screen trying to make out what is in a tiny picture.
6) Conclusion:
This part is optional. Its so you can express how you feel about what you have done. You can add things to watch out for, additional options, finished pictures on your car, or anything else relevent.
7)Proof-read: this speaks for itself. Fix what you mistyped in the article
All in all, I hope this helps everyone in the long run. Its going to take a while for everyone to get the hang of it, but PZ's community can grow stronger now if people have excellent organization.
NOTE TO MODS: If you feel this is intruding on your territory, feel free to delete it. Im not trying to get a "sticky" or anything(though it would be cool:cool:) but just want to help out the prelude community.
Enjoy - Dave