What is an Originating Author?
The “originating author” is the individual that initially creates a piece of content. Typically, originating authors • choose the content’s title; • organize the content’s initial structure; and • craft the piece to the point of initial usability by the Wikibon community. Typically, originating authors are granted a “byline.” Other contributors to the article can sign the section, graphic, or other element that they contributed.
