Added general blurb to beginning

Author: nyeates

CONTRIBUTING.md

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 # How to Contribute
-Note: A transition from Wiki to Github is in the works. For the time being, some of both are being done until all is transferred. Default to github.
+We encourage beginners seeking answers to jump in by creating ''donuts'' (problems without solutions). We encourage experts to pad their experience - these could easily become part of a book one day. Anyone can offer reviews and comments for in-progress patterns. 
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+We work together via github, phone-meetings, Slack, etc. Do not hesitate to join the [#innersourcecommons](https://isc-inviter.herokuapp.com/) or #innersource-patterns slack channels and ask to be included in the patterns meetings (there is an email list).
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+The below shows ways to become involved, via various roles and tasks:
 
 1. See our [complete list of patterns](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17KPZdCoquTnYSj03pX4v2vn8lrSYO_6HK20u1cwaLPg/edit#gid=0) (discussed so far)
 2. See Action Items for all who are interested in patterns:
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 If you don't have access yet to the google drive shared folder, contact @thyao, @silona or @cedric on the Slack channel. They can add you to the google group. @cedric or @duane can ensure you have access to the #innersource-patterns slack channel.
 
+Note: A transition from Wiki to Github is in the works. For the time being, some of both are being done until all is transferred. Default to github.
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 # InnerSource Patterns Workflow
 
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 ## Workflow
 
 ![branch, commit, pull request, review](assets/img/branchCommitPullReview.png)
-The basic steps below can be thought of as branch, commit, pull request, and review.
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+The basic steps below can be thought of as *branch*, *commit*, *pull request*, and *review*.
 
 1. [Create an issue] for each new idea, donut or pattern in the
   [patterns repository][patternsRepo]. The issue should