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| ==What is WikiVet?== | | ==What is WikiVet?== |
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− | WikiVet is a worldwide collaborative to develop a comprehensive on-line peer reviewed veterinary knowledge database. The aim is to cover the entire undergraduate curriculum. WikiVet requires [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]], which is FREE, to ensure that is used by people related to the veterinary profession only. | + | WikiVet is a worldwide collaborative project to develop a comprehensive on-line peer reviewed veterinary knowledge database. The aim is to cover the entire undergraduate curriculum. To access all of the content within WikiVet or edit anything requires [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]], which is FREE, to ensure that is used by people related to the veterinary profession only. Read a [https://commons.wikivet.net/File:WikiVet_Review_June_2015.pdf current 2015 update on WikiVet here]. The WikiVet site is managed by the [[WikiVet Educational Foundation|WikiVet Educational Foundation]] (a UK Registered Charity number 1160546) and its trading arm, [[The WikiVet Trading Company]] Ltd (Companies House No. 09692958). |
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| ==What can I get from WikiVet?== | | ==What can I get from WikiVet?== |
− | Apart from [[WikiVet Encyclopaedia|factual information]] focusing on the key points within a topic, WikiVet contains a selection of [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] like [[:Category:Flashcards|flashcards]], [[:Category:Video|videos]], [[WikiQuiz|quizzes]] and other types of [[Computer Aided Learning|computer based learning resources]]. | + | Apart from [[WikiVet Encyclopaedia|factual information]] focusing on the key points within a topic, WikiVet contains a selection of [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] like [[:Category:Flashcards|flashcards]], [[:Category:Video|videos]], [[WikiQuiz|quizzes]] and other types of [[Computer Aided Learning|computer based learning resources]]. Most of these [[Learning Resources|learning resources]] require [[Special:RequestAccount|registration]] as these are not open to the public and are intended for use mainly by undergraduate students. |
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| ==Who uses WikiVet?== | | ==Who uses WikiVet?== |
− | The site is mainly used by veterinary students in the UK, Europe and everywhere else around the world. It is becoming increasingly popular with students in the USA too. Have a look at our [[Vet Schools Worldwide|world map]] to see where some of these schools are based.<br><Br> | + | The site is mainly used by [[veterinary students|Veterinary Students]] in the UK, Europe and everywhere else around the world. It is becoming increasingly popular with students in the USA too. Have a look at our [[Vet Schools Worldwide|world map]] to see where some of these schools are based.<br><Br> |
| It is also accessed by veterinarians, lecturers and other professions related to the veterinary field. As to why they use it, why not [[User Testimonials|read what our users have to say]]. | | It is also accessed by veterinarians, lecturers and other professions related to the veterinary field. As to why they use it, why not [[User Testimonials|read what our users have to say]]. |
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| The project is not and will never be finished. This means that there will always be new developments, updates and information added. So why not [[Special:RequestAccount|register with the site]] and have a look for yourself today? | | The project is not and will never be finished. This means that there will always be new developments, updates and information added. So why not [[Special:RequestAccount|register with the site]] and have a look for yourself today? |
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− | You can sign up to receive a monthly newsletter to stay up to date with new features as they are being added. | + | You can [http://wikivet.net/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi sign up to receive a monthly newsletter] to stay up to date with new features as they are being added. |
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| If you would like to get more involved in adding details about your own school to the site or helping to build the content, please [mailto:wikimaster@wikivet.net send us an email]. | | If you would like to get more involved in adding details about your own school to the site or helping to build the content, please [mailto:wikimaster@wikivet.net send us an email]. |