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 ## AsyncAPI docs onboarding checklist
 
-As an open source initiative with a global community, we ask participants to become familiar with our governance documents, community guidelines, and communication channels. 
+As an open-source initiative with a global community, technical writer contributors should learn about our governance documents, documentation processes, and communication channels. 
 
-## Contributor standards at AsyncAPI
-
-Complete the following to get started as a contributor to the AsyncAPI project:
+Complete in order the following onboarding tasks:
 
 - [ ] Read the [AsyncAPI Code of Conduct](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
-- [ ] Read the [Slack etiquette](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/slack-etiquette.md). 
-- [ ] Join [the AsyncAPI Slack](https://asyncapi.com/slack-invite).
-- [ ] Introduce yourself in the #01_introductions channel and the #13_docs channel. Ask any docs-related questions in #13_docs.
-- [ ] Join the #03_specification and #11_contributing channels.
-- [ ] [Visit the events page](https://www.asyncapi.com/community/events) and then add the AsyncAPI calendar to stay updated with community events.
-- [ ] Join a [Thursday docs meeting](https://www.asyncapi.com/community). This is a monthly or bi-weekly opportunity to chat with maintainers and other community members in order to understand goals, ask questions, and get help. 
-
-## Technical writing standards at AsyncAPI
-
-Complete the following to become familiar with technical writing standards and expectations at AsyncAPI:
-
+- [ ] Read the [AsyncAPI Slack etiquette](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/slack-etiquette.md). 
+- [ ] Join [the AsyncAPI Slack workspace](https://asyncapi.com/slack-invite).
+- [ ] Add the AsyncAPI calendar found in [the AsyncAPI events page](https://www.asyncapi.com/community/events).
 - [ ] Read the list of [technical writer contributor responsibilities](/community/onboarding-guide/technical-writer-contributor-responsibilities.md).
-- [ ] Become familiar with the [AsyncAPI git workflow](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/git-workflow.md).
-- [ ] Read through and be familiar with the topics in [prerequisite knowledge](/community/onboarding-guide/prerequisite-knowledge.md).
-- [ ] Become familiar with the AsyncAPI Style Guide.
-
-## Making a contribution
-
-Now that you're up to speed, you're ready to get fully on board by making your first contribution. To start writing for AsyncAPI, complete the following:
-
-- [ ] [Reach out to Alejandra](https://asyncapi.slack.com/team/U02AKC14WAJ) or your onboarding buddy and ask for a good first issue to work on.
-- [ ] Become familiar with the [AsyncAPI Docs Board](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/projects/12/views/1).
-- [ ] Become familiar with docs tooling and processes.
-- [ ] Set up your computer's development environment to view, edit, and publish AsyncAPI projects.
-- [ ] Fork the appropriate repository and follow the git workflow.
-- [ ] Start contributing to the documentation.
-
-As always, reach out to the AsyncAPI community on Slack or open an issue on GitHub with questions or concerns. We're here to help!
-
-
+- [ ] Read and familiarize yourself with the [prerequisite knowledge topics](/community/onboarding-guide/prerequisite-knowledge.md).
+- [ ] Familiarize yourself with the _work-in-progress_ [AsyncAPI Style Guide](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+style+guide).
+- [ ] Read all docs under the following content buckets: `Concepts`, `Tutorials`, `Reference`. (Take the time to go through each tutorial.)
+- [ ] Set up your local environment following our instructions for the [AsyncAPI git workflow](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/git-workflow.md).
+- [ ] Introduce yourself in AsyncAPI Slack in the #01_introductions channel and the #13_docs channel. Ask docs-related questions in #13_docs.
+- [ ] [Reach out to Quetzalli in Slack DM](https://asyncapi.slack.com/team/U02AKC14WAJ) to request a good first docs issue.
+- [ ] Attend [OPEN docs meetings](https://www.asyncapi.com/community/events) to chat with other maintainers, ask docs questions, and request help on docs blockers.