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== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
=== Name a | === Name a New Article === | ||
{{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, check to ensure that another article does not already exist for the topic. <br> | {{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, check to ensure that another article does not already exist for the topic. <br> | ||
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*'''Get input''': Consider consulting with an [[FamilySearch Wiki:Mentors|experienced wiki contributor]] if you have questions.<br> | *'''Get input''': Consider consulting with an [[FamilySearch Wiki:Mentors|experienced wiki contributor]] if you have questions.<br> | ||
==== Capitalization in | ==== Capitalization in Article Titles ==== | ||
In titles, use sentence-style capitalization, which means that only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized. (For some wiki capabilities, sentence capitalization is required.) Do not list words all in capitals unless the word is an acronym.<br> | In titles, use sentence-style capitalization, which means that only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized. (For some wiki capabilities, sentence capitalization is required.) Do not list words all in capitals unless the word is an acronym.<br> | ||
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Other rules apply when citing sources within wiki articles. See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Format]]. | Other rules apply when citing sources within wiki articles. See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Format]]. | ||
==== Place | ==== Place Names ==== | ||
'''Places listed in ascending order:''' If a city or county is listed in a title, at least the state, province, or country where the place is located should also be listed. The place is listed in ascending order (smallest place to largest). Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, the word "county" should be included in the title of an article about a particular county. | '''Places listed in ascending order:''' If a city or county is listed in a title, at least the state, province, or country where the place is located should also be listed. The place is listed in ascending order (smallest place to largest). Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, the word "county" should be included in the title of an article about a particular county. | ||
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==== Diacritics and | ==== Diacritics and Quotation Marks: <br> ==== | ||
In article titles, you may use words with diacritics (symbols used in other languages) or letters that do not appear in the English alphabet. However, the search engine may not display the article if users search for the English version of the word. Quotation marks should be avoided in article titles.<br> | In article titles, you may use words with diacritics (symbols used in other languages) or letters that do not appear in the English alphabet. However, the search engine may not display the article if users search for the English version of the word. Quotation marks should be avoided in article titles.<br> | ||
==== Punctuation in the | ==== Punctuation in the Title: ==== | ||
Do not end the title with punctuation. | Do not end the title with punctuation. | ||
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In a title, italicize only the titles of books and ships.<br> | In a title, italicize only the titles of books and ships.<br> | ||
=== Rename an | === Rename an Existing Article === | ||
Renaming an article requires moving the content of the article to a page with a different name. Articles may need to be renamed to correct an error, or to better state the purpose of the article. If it is likely that the page has been widely viewed and bookmarked, a "[[Help:Redirects|redirect]]" should be placed on the old article following the move. After the content has been moved to a new article, some old articles can simply be [[Help:Deleting a page|marked for deletion]].<br> | Renaming an article requires moving the content of the article to a page with a different name. Articles may need to be renamed to correct an error, or to better state the purpose of the article. If it is likely that the page has been widely viewed and bookmarked, a "[[Help:Redirects|redirect]]" should be placed on the old article following the move. After the content has been moved to a new article, some old articles can simply be [[Help:Deleting a page|marked for deletion]].<br> | ||
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{{main|Help:Renaming a page}} | {{main|Help:Renaming a page}} | ||
=== Naming | === Naming Subheadings Within Articles === | ||
==== Organizing | ==== Organizing Information ==== | ||
In an article, subheadings or sections should be used to organize the content and keep similar information together. Subheadings should help users scan an article to find the information they need. | In an article, subheadings or sections should be used to organize the content and keep similar information together. Subheadings should help users scan an article to find the information they need. | ||
==== Guidelines for | ==== Guidelines for Subheadings/section Titles ==== | ||
Use the guidelines for article titles with the following differences. Once you put in a title it can't be changed by you but subtitles can be changed, removed and reorganized by you. | Use the guidelines for article titles with the following differences. Once you put in a title it can't be changed by you but subtitles can be changed, removed and reorganized by you. | ||
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