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===How to use this site:=== | ===How to use this site:=== | ||
Our team has worked very hard to make it easy for you to find what you're looking for! We've created a lot of different tools and avenues for you to choose from. These are outlined below. | |||
'''1) Browse our Master Index'''<br> | |||
The [[Index|Master Index]] is broken down into categories and lists every single entry in GreenPRO. | |||
'''2) Google Maps'''<br> | |||
Are you a ''visual'' person? Do you want to see what kinds of Green legislation and programs have been introduced and/or passed in your locale? You can search by [[Map cities|Cities]], [[Map counties|Counties]] and [[Map education|Educational Institutions]]. | |||
'''3) Browse/Search GreenPRO through the use of a wide variety of categories'''<br> | |||
Have you stopped by to see if you can find a specific piece of local legislation or are you merely interested in discovering what might be <u>possible</u> to introduce in your community? | |||
* Use this link to peruse all the [[Special:Categories|categories]] in use on GreenPRO. | |||
* Use this link to view all the [[:Category:Topic|topics]] we presently cover (e.g., [[:Category:Peace|Peace]], [[:Category:Housing|Housing]], [[:Category:Youth|Youth]], etc.) | |||
* Use this link to search by [[:Category:Location|location]] (e.g., [[:Category:Notable Cities|Notable Cities]], [[:Category:State|U.S. States]], etc.) | |||
* Use this link to view by [[:Category:Entity Type|entity type]] (e.g., [[:Category:City Governments|City Governments]], [[:Category:School Districts|School Districts]], etc.) | |||
* Use this link to view by [[:Category:Legislation|type of legislation]] (e.g., [[:Category:Ordinances|ordinances]], [[:Category:Resolutions|resolutions]], etc.). | |||
'''4) Searching the site on your own terms'''<br> | |||
Simply enter your search words in the box to the left and click on '''Policy Search'''. You can enter '''subject''' words, '''place names''', anything you want, and in any combination you want. ''Note that searches must be at least three characters long. The database will not search for two-character search strings.'' | |||
===More help or ideas === | ===More help or ideas === | ||
Revision as of 07:41, 20 February 2008
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Welcome to GreenPRO
GreenPRO is a project of the Green Institute. We seek to provide a broad and diverse set of existing and proposed law as a resource for progressive officeholders and activists. Please review our announcements. Please check back regularly to see what is new.
This product is in the alpha testing phase. Please bear with us, and let us know if you have any problems.
How to use this site:
Our team has worked very hard to make it easy for you to find what you're looking for! We've created a lot of different tools and avenues for you to choose from. These are outlined below.
1) Browse our Master Index
The Master Index is broken down into categories and lists every single entry in GreenPRO.
2) Google Maps
Are you a visual person? Do you want to see what kinds of Green legislation and programs have been introduced and/or passed in your locale? You can search by Cities, Counties and Educational Institutions.
3) Browse/Search GreenPRO through the use of a wide variety of categories
Have you stopped by to see if you can find a specific piece of local legislation or are you merely interested in discovering what might be possible to introduce in your community?
- Use this link to peruse all the categories in use on GreenPRO.
- Use this link to view all the topics we presently cover (e.g., Peace, Housing, Youth, etc.)
- Use this link to search by location (e.g., Notable Cities, U.S. States, etc.)
- Use this link to view by entity type (e.g., City Governments, School Districts, etc.)
- Use this link to view by type of legislation (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, etc.).
4) Searching the site on your own terms
Simply enter your search words in the box to the left and click on Policy Search. You can enter subject words, place names, anything you want, and in any combination you want. Note that searches must be at least three characters long. The database will not search for two-character search strings.
More help or ideas
Is there a category that you think should be included in our database that isn't? If so, send your category suggestions to Trey, or leave a public message Trey's talk page
Consult Mark or the User's Guide for information on using this wiki software.