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<h2>Resources</h2>
<p>Want to contribute content but not sure where to start? Or just need some help getting a project off the ground? We’ve taken a stab at answering these and other questions below. </p>
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			<h3 class = "resourcequestion"> How do I add a dataset or project?
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		<p class = "resourceanswer"> A: First you have to become a contributor! To do that, you’ll need to follow these steps. 
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		1. If you don't have one already, create a <a target = "blank" href = "http://www.github.com">Github</a> account.<br>
		2. Come back to this site and click login at the top right. <br><br>
		3. Sign in with your github credentials.<br>
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		4. Authorize access in github.<br>
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		5. Return to portal, refresh the page.<br>
		6. Your request will be reviewed and you should receive a email notification from GitHub when your access is granted. 
		7. When you come back to the portal, will see "add" and "edit" buttons when you sign in.<br><br>

		If you experience any issues, shoot an email to <a target = "blank"  href = "mailto:info@open-austin.org">Open Austin</a>. Or ping us on <a target = "blank" href ="http://slack.open-austin.org/">slack</a>!</p><br>

		Happy Panda-ing! 
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			<h3 class = "resourcequestion"> How do I get a link for my dataset?</h3>
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		<p class = "resourceanswer"> A: Wherever you’d like! Your solution would depend on the data type and file size. 
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		Here is a graphic from <a target = "blank" href = "http://www.cnet.com/how-to/onedrive-dropbox-google-drive-and-box-which-cloud-storage-service-is-right-for-you/">cnet.com</a>comparing some free solutions.<br>
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		If you’re not sure, shoot an email to <a target = "blank"  href = "mailto:info@open-austin.org">Open Austin</a>. Or ping us on <a target = "blank" href ="http://slack.open-austin.org/">slack</a>!</p><br>
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			<h3 class = "resourcequestion"> What are some good tools for starting a project?</h3>
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		<p class = "resourceanswer"> A: Again, depends on the project. One good place to or look would be at our community’s <a target = "blank"  href = "http://open-austin.org/projects">projects.</a> Also, <a target = "blank"  href = "http://opendata-tools.org/en/">Open Data Tools</a> is an excellent curation of tools for exploring and visualizing open data.<br><br>If you’re not sure, shoot an email to <a target = "blank"  href = "mailto:info@open-austin.org">Open Austin</a>. Or ping us on <a target = "blank" href ="http://slack.open-austin.org/">slack</a>!    </p>
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			<h3 class = "resourcequestion"> Where can I get help on a project?</h3>
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		<p class = "resourceanswer"> A: There’s a community of awesome people creating things with Open Data in Austin and they are more than willing to help. Learn about <a target = "blank" href = "http://open-austin.org/about">Open Austin</a> and join us at our next meetup. </p>
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