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From: saikumarvasa100-hash <saikumarvasa100@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:49:01 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] feat: Add 'Getting Started with FORRT' page (fixes #481)

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for new members of FORRT, outlining communication channels, organizational structure, current projects, paper-writing guidelines, and next steps for involvement.
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+title: "Getting Started with FORRT"
+subtitle: "Your Guide to Joining and Contributing to FORRT"
+type: getting-started
+---
+
+## Welcome New Members!
+
+Welcome to FORRT (Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training)! This page will help you get started and become an active member of our community.
+
+---
+
+## Slack Channels Overview
+
+Our Slack workspace is the hub for FORRT communication. Here are the key channels:
+
+| Channel | Purpose |
+|---------|--------|
+| **#general** | Main channel for announcements and general discussions |
+| **#introductions** | Introduce yourself to the community |
+| **#resources** | Share and discuss open science resources |
+| **#projects** | Collaborate on ongoing FORRT projects |
+| **#random** | Off-topic conversations and community bonding |
+| **#help** | Ask questions and get support |
+
+> **Tip:** Start by introducing yourself in #introductions!
+
+---
+
+## Organisational Structure & Projects
+
+### How FORRT is Organised
+
+FORRT operates as a community-driven initiative with various teams working on different aspects:
+
+- **Education Team** - Develops teaching materials and pedagogies
+- **Research Team** - Works on research projects and publications  
+- **Outreach Team** - Handles communications and community engagement
+- **Technical Team** - Maintains the website and digital infrastructure
+
+### Current Projects
+
+Explore our active projects and find ways to contribute:
+
+1. **[FORRT Clusters](/clusters)** - Our 7-cluster framework for open science education
+2. **[Educational Resources](/resources)** - Curated materials for teaching open science
+3. **[Glossary](/glossary)** - Comprehensive glossary of open science terms
+4. **[Summaries](/summaries)** - Accessible summaries of key research papers
+
+---
+
+## Paper-Writing Guidelines
+
+Interested in contributing to FORRT publications? Here are the key guidelines:
+
+### Getting Involved
+
+1. **Express Interest** - Reach out on Slack or via email
+2. **Review Guidelines** - Familiarize yourself with our collaborative writing process
+3. **Join a Writing Team** - Connect with existing project leads
+
+### Writing Standards
+
+- Use inclusive and accessible language
+- Follow open science principles
+- Properly cite all sources
+- Collaborate openly with co-authors
+
+### Resources
+
+- Check the [Publications](/publications) page for past work
+- Review our [Manuscript Guidelines](/manuscript) for detailed instructions
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Ready to dive in? Here's what to do:
+
+1. **Join our Slack** - Get connected with the community
+2. **Explore the Website** - Browse our resources and projects
+3. **Attend a Meeting** - Join our regular community calls
+4. **Start Contributing** - Find a project that interests you
+
+---
+
+*Have questions? Reach out on Slack or email us. We're here to help!*