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title: "Getting Started with FORRT"
subtitle: "Your Guide to Joining and Contributing to FORRT"
type: getting-started
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## 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.

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## 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!

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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*Have questions? Reach out on Slack or email us. We're here to help!*
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