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A '''Wiki''' '''manual of style''' (or style guide) is a set of standards for the design and writing of wiki articles. The guide provides direction for visual and technical aspects as well as prose style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and wiki etiquette. The consistent use of style guidelines provides uniformity in style and formatting of wiki articles, making them easier for readers to understand and utilize.  
 
==Current Version==
*The FamilySearch Wiki Manual of Style is still going under major revisions as standardization is developed. Please "[[Help:Watchlist|watch this page]]" to be aware of the changes and additions.
 
==FamilySearch Wiki Manual of Style - Published June 29, 2024==
The '''Wiki Manual of Style''' (or style guide) is a set of standards for the design and writing of FamilySearch Research Wiki articles. The guide provides direction for visual and technical aspects as well as prose style, grammar, punctuation, formatting, spelling, and Wiki etiquette. The consistent use of style guidelines provides uniformity in style and formatting of wiki articles, making them easier for readers to understand and utilize.  


== General Principles  ==
== General Principles  ==
'''Style Guide:''' The Chicago Manual of Style is the approved writing style of the FamilySearch Research Wiki.


'''Respectful interactions:''' Comments and edits should be made with respect for other users and contributors. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Etiquette Guidelines]]  
'''Respectful interactions:''' Comments and edits should be made with respect for other users and contributors. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Etiquette Guidelines]]  
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'''Appropriate content:''' Content and images must be [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|appropriate]] to the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Inappropriate content or links will be deleted. All images must be [[Help:Submitting Images for Approval|submitted]] and approved by FamilySearch before it appears in the Wiki.  
'''Appropriate content:''' Content and images must be [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|appropriate]] to the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Inappropriate content or links will be deleted. All images must be [[Help:Submitting Images for Approval|submitted]] and approved by FamilySearch before it appears in the Wiki.  


'''Neutrality:''' Articles should be as written in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]] representing fair and without bias all significant views of family history and related topics that have been published by credible sources.
'''Neutrality:''' Articles should be written in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]] representing fair and without bias all significant views of family history and related topics that have been published by credible sources.


'''Simplicity:''' Writing should be clear and simple. When a term is used that may be unfamiliar to readers (for example, "gazetteer"), it should be defined the first time it appears in the body of an article. Avoid using specialized terms or acronyms when a common term is available. As much as possible, the information should be understandable by every reader, even when English is not the user's first language.
'''Simplicity:''' Writing should be clear and simple. When a term is used that may be unfamiliar to readers (for example, "gazetteer"), it should be defined the first time it appears in the body of an article. Avoid using specialized terms or acronyms when a common term is available. As much as possible, the information should be understandable by every reader, even when English is not the user's first language.


== Bylines ==
==Books and Formatting Books==
*Add books to the appropriate type of page according to what the book covers.
:*'''Example:''' General and regional histories of a locality relating to a country should only be found on country history topic pages and not a lower jurisdiction such as a state/regional or county/parish page.
:*'''Example:''' History of military regiments for a particular war and country should only go on the country military page and not lower jurisdictions pages such as a state/regional history page or county page.
:*'''Example:''' County histories should only be on the corresponding county page under the heading, Local Histories. It should not be on a state or country history page.
===Books Allowed in the Wiki===
*'''Histories of Localities:'''
:*Histories of localities can include information about when the area was established, early settlers, information about church congregations and local leaders, and information about industry and occupations that may influence the settlement of the area.
:*Histories of localities assist in determining possible records created in the area.
:*Many local histories include biographical sketches with genealogical information about early settlers and local leaders in the area.
:*Examples: County, town, or parish histories
*'''Biography Compilations:'''
:*These books contain short biographies about prominent people of the area including early settlers, prominent families, local leaders of government or private companies, and other local heroes at the time the book was published.
:*Information about family members and immigration information is often included.
*'''Reference Books:'''
:*Reference books of genealogical nature are used to source information found on the Wiki.
:*These books include subjects about record types, research processes, and other information to help provide perspective and understanding of a location, event, or time period. Listing these reference books can lead the researcher to more information regarding a genealogical subject.
:*Some examples of Reference books are (but are not limited to)<ref>Greenwood, Val D. The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2017).</ref>:
::*Atlases and maps
::*Guides to research in a specific location
::*Government publications or finding aids
::*Archives and other repository finding aids
::*Guides to record types and genealogy handbooks
*'''For Further Reading:'''
:*Books related to a genealogical subject to help assist a researcher locate more detailed information about the subject at hand.
:*Some examples of these books include:
::*Histories describing settlement of a location and other historical events
::*Histories of regiments and other military information from different conflicts
::*Histories on migration patterns in different locations
::*Discussions and resources for:
:::*Religions and their records
:::*Cultural Groups
:::*Occupations
*'''Published Indexes:'''
:*Published indexes can give access to records that are not available in any other way
:*Examples:
::*Record types for a specific locality
::*Prominent indexes in the genealogical field
::*Smaller locations such as county, town, or parish
::*Lesser-known record types


Everyone can contribute to FamilySearch Research Wiki who follows the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and guidelines]] of the Research Wiki. Since anyone can work on a page, the original author of a page may see work expanded and changed by others. All content added to the Wiki by a contributor is under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons license CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International]. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/byline Bylines] are not appropriate to add to Wiki pages and will be removed by Wiki administrators. If information is added to the wiki from a specific published work, it is appropriate to [[Help:How to add citations|cite that]] work in a footnote.
===Books Not Allowed in the Wiki===
*Because the Wiki is not a catalog of all known and possible books, only the most applicable and relevant books are allowed on the Wiki. The inclusion of all known books overwhelms Wiki pages. Instead, link to catalogs that may list a book that may be helpful to a patron.  
*Books with a narrow scope of including only relatives of one surname or individual limits the potential of finding related ancestors for the general population. Because of this, these types of are not allowed:
*Biographies: history devoted to one person
*Autobiographies: an account of a person's life written by that person
*Surname books: covering a specific surname and follows generations of the family
*Family histories: publications about ancestors, descendants, and other relatives


== Writing, Grammar, and Special Characters  ==
====List Catalogs to Access Books====
'''Accepted authority:''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow an accepted authority such as the [https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html Chicago Manual of Style].  
*Direct users to find resources and add them to topic pages
*Example: Country Compiled Genealogies Wiki pages can list links to: WorldCat, JSTOR, HathiTrust, PERSI, FamilySearch Catalog
*Exception: For the lowest jurisdiction locality pages, under the correct heading, link back to topic pages that list information about suggested catalogs available to search instead of repeating the information again on the page.


'''Consistent grammar style within an article:''' Grammar styles may vary by location and preference. Whatever style is chosen by the original contributor should be consistently maintained throughout the article. Other contributors and editors should follow the original style.<br>
===Book Format===
*'''Title First:''' All books listed in the body of a Wiki page will give the title first in the citation.
*'''Required Information:''' The minimum amount of information needed to list a book citation on a Wiki page is the title, author and publication information for a book.
*'''Templates:''' Additional templates and links may be added to the book citation to assist in accessing the book. [[User:Batsondl/Sandbox 43#Book Citation Templates|Instructions]].
*'''Online Books:''' Books that are online can be added to the book citation and should follow the proper format. [[User:Batsondl/Sandbox 43#Links to Online Books|Instructions]].


'''Neutral tone:''' Writing should be factual and avoid stereotypes, judgments, and gender bias. However, quotes should not be changed to meet this guideline. If the quote has the potential to offend, find another quote.<br>  
===Title First Book Format===
*To improve readability for scanning lists on Wiki pages, the title of the book is first in the citation.
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Use the format found below:
<nowiki>*''BOOKTITLE,'' by AUTHOR. PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE.</nowiki>
*Replace, BOOKTITLE with the title of the book.
*Replace, AUTHOR with the first, middle and last name of the author.
*Replace, PULISHINGPLACE with the city and state the book was published in.
*Replace, PUBLISHER with the publisher's name.
*Replace, PUBLISHDATE with the year the book was published.<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*''Monroe County, Ohio: A History,'' by Theresa A. and Stanley B. Maienknecht. Mt. Vernon, Indiana: Windmill Publications, 1989.
<br><br>
''Example wikitext code:''<br>
<nowiki>*''Monroe County, Ohio: A History,'' by Theresa A. and Stanley B. Maienknecht. Mt. Vernon, Indiana: Windmill Publications, 1989.</nowiki>
<br><br>
====Additional Title First Formatting Guidelines====
*Capitalize the complete title.<br>
*If the book is a particular volume, add it to the citation.
*If the title is really long, give the first portion of the title and shorten the title.<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*''Books Are Cool,'' by John Brown, Peter A. Smith, and Sarah R. White. (San Diego, California: Books, Inc., 2002).<br>
<br>
'''Missing Publication Information'''
*If there is ever information missing use the following guidelines:
**Missing author: leave it blank and move on to the publisher information.
**Missing publication date: use n.d.
**Missing publication place: use n.p.
**Missing publisher: use n.p.<br>
<br>
''Example of no author, no date of publication, no place of publication, and no publisher information:''<br>
:''Niobrara Centennial 1856-1956.'' n.d. n.p: n.p.<br>
<br>
'''Adding Volume Numbers - Title First'''<br>
''Format:<br>
<nowiki>*''BOOKTITLE,'' vol. #, by AUTHOR. PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE.</nowiki><br>
<br>
'''More Than One Author - Title First:'''<br>
''Examples:''<br>
*''A Cool Book,'' by John Jones, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. New York: Book Publishing, 2019. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].
*''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889,'' vol. 1, ed. by James Grant Wilson and John Fiske. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)<br>
<br>
''Examples in wikitext:''
<nowiki>*''A Cool Book,'' by John Jones, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. New York: Book Publishing, 2019. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].
*''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889,'' vol. 1, ed. by James Grant Wilson and John Fiske. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888. {{FSC|153083|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D36ap 1887-89 v. 1}}; {{WorldCat|85802439|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)</nowiki><br>


'''Avoid using “he or she":''' As much as possible, avoid using “he or she” and “his or hers" (for example, “He or she can use the index to find his or her ancestor’s record quickly”). Do not use the plural pronoun “they” to replace “he or she.”
===Book Citation Templates Linking to Catalogs===
*'''Purpose:''' These templates link users to catalogs and digital copies of books to provide better access.<br>
<br>
''Example including FamilySearch Catalog Template and WorldCat Catalog template:''<br>
*''History of Washington County, Iowa: From the First White Settlements to 1908,'' vol. 1, by Howard A. Burrell. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1909. {{FSC|192343|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.792 H2b v. 1}}; {{WorldCat|6782853|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.


'''Avoid using “we” and “I”:''' Contributors should not use “we” or “I” to refer to themselves and others in a Wiki article.
====FamilySearch Catalog (FSC) Template====
*'''Purpose:''' Provide a link to the book found in the FamilySearch Catalog. Information may include:
:*Publication and other information
:*Call number or microfilm number
:*Link to FamilySearch Digital Library for online version of the book
*'''When to Use:''' Add to book citation
*'''Placement:''' Placed after the book citation and before the WorldCat template.
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Use the FSC template format found below:
<nowiki>{{FSC|TITLENUMBER|item|disp=FS Catalog book BOOKCALLNUMBER}};</nowiki>
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]
*Select title or author and make a search for the book. Try both if there is difficulty finding the book.
*Review each entry to see if one of them lists the call number. Use the best entry, preferably listing both the book call number and the digital book version.
*On the book entry in the catalog, locate and copy the title number from the URL.
*Replace TITLENUMBER with the title number found in the URL.
*From the book entry in the catalog, locate and copy the book call number.
*Replace BOOKCALLNUMBER with the call number you copied.
:*Sometimes a book is only available on microfilm. Change the word, "book" and replace it with,  "microfilm."<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
{{FSC|227810|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.6 H2cw v. 1}};<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext''<br>
<nowiki> {{FSC|227810|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.6 H2cw v. 1}};</nowiki><br>
<br>
====WorldCat Template====
*'''Purpose:''' WorldCat catalog assists users in locating a local library that has a copy of the book that can be viewed
*'''When to Use:''' Add to book citation
*'''Placement:''' Placed after the FamilySearch Catalog template and before "Online at:"
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Use the WorldCat template format found below:
<nowiki>{{WorldCat|TITLENUMBER|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; </nowiki>
*Find the book in [https://search.worldcat.org/ Worldcat.org] using the search field.
:*''Note:'' If there is more than one entry for a book in the results list, choose the book that has the most libraries listed as places to obtain a copy of the book.
*Click on the book entry and review the URL to locate a number. This is the title number.
*Replace TITLENUMBER with the title number found in the URL for the book entry.<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
{{WorldCat|866175697|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}};<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>{{WorldCat|866175697|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}};</nowiki><br>


'''Avoid using “you”:''' Contributors should not use “you” in a Wiki article. Instead use professional, imperative sentences with no subject and an implied second person. [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imperative-sentences/ ''More information''].
===Links to Online Books===
====FamilySearch Digital Library (FSDL) Template====
*'''Purpose:''' Provide a link to the digital images (free) of the book found in the FamilySearch Digital Library.
*'''When to Use:''' Add to book citation
*'''Placement:''' Placed after the WorldCat template and other links to online books. It should be the first link after '''''Online at:'''''
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Use the FSDL template format found below:
<nowiki>'''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|BOOKID}}, </nowiki>
*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Digital Library]
*Type in the title or author and make a search for the book. Try both if there is difficulty finding the book.
*Review the results to get the correct book and click on the, "View inside" button.
*While viewing the digital book, locate and copy the book ID number from the URL.
*Replace BOOKID with the book ID number found in the URL.<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
'''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|573810}},<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>'''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|573810}},</nowiki><br>
<br>
====Online Book Links (Not FamilySearch)====
*'''Purpose:''' Provide a link to the digital images found on free or subscription websites
*'''When to Use:''' Add to book citation
*'''Placement:''' Placed after the '''''Online at:''''' and FamilySearch Digital Library template
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Search several online book websites to locate the digital images of the book.
*List up to 3 links (including FSDL template).
*List free websites first and follow with subscription websites in alphabetical order.
*Use the format below for any websites located:
<nowiki>[URL NAMEOFWEBSITE] ($)</nowiki>
*Replace URL with the URL of the website with the digital images of the book.
*Replace, NAMEOFWEBSITE with the website the digital book is located.
*Add a dollar sign - ($) - after the link if it is a subscription website.
*Separate the links using a comma.<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
[https://archive.org/details/historyofancient02coth/page/n3/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48650/ Ancestry] ($)<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>[https://archive.org/details/historyofancient02coth/page/n3/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48650/ Ancestry] ($)</nowiki><br>
<br>
====Dates Listed on Online Book Link - Title First====
*'''Dates:''' Book titles that include a date/date range may be formatted with the dates in bold in front of the link to maintain uniformity with other collection links. In all other instances, dates are not included at the beginning of an online book link.<br>
<br>
''Example Format:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''DATES''' ''BOOKTITLE,'' by AUTHOR. PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE.  '''''Online at:''''' [URL NAMEOFWEBSITE]</nowiki><br><br>
''Examples:''<br>
*'''1600-1850''' ''Mayflower Deeds and Probates, 1600-1850'' by Susan E. Roser. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1984. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3223/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1635-1750''' ''A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records,'' vols. 1-4, by Charles William Manwaring. Hartford, [Connecticut]: R.S. Peck & Company, 1904-1906. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|209438|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Books, vols. 1-4}}<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1600-1850''' ''Mayflower Deeds and Probates, 1600-1850'' by Susan E. Roser. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1984. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3223/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1635-1750''' ''A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records,'' vols. 1-4, by Charles William Manwaring. Hartford, [Connecticut]: R.S. Peck & Company, 1904-1906. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|209438|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Books, vols. 1-4}}</nowiki><br>
<br>


== Naming  ==
====Multiple Volumes - Title First====
When there is more than one volume, use the following instructions to create the online book link:<br>
*'''FSC Template:''' When the book is in the FamilySearch Digital Library and there is more than one volume, you may choose to use the FSC template instead of FSDL template. Use instructions from '''[[#FamilySearch Catalog (FSC) Template|FamilySearch Catalog (FSC) Template]]''' section to learn how to use the template.
*'''Other Websites:''' When there is more than three volumes, try finding the results list page listing each of the volumes. If one cannot be found, add the URL to each volume number.
<br>


=== Name a new article  ===
'''Books Online - One Volume'''<br>
<br>
''Example Format:''<br>
<nowiki>*''BOOKTITLE,'' vol. #, by AUTHOR.  PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE. {{FSC|TITLENUMBER|item|disp=FS Catalog book BOOKCALLNUMBER}}; {{WorldCat|TITLENUMBER|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|BOOKID|disp=, vol. #}}, [URL NAMEOFWEBSITE, vol. #]</nowiki>
<br><br>
''Example:''<br>
*''Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial: Representative Citizens,'' vol. 5, by Samuel Hart. Boston, Massachusetts: American Historical Society, 1917-1923. {{WorldCat|865638854|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|176293|disp=, vol. 5}}, [https://archive.org/details/ency05unse/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive, vol. 5]
<br><br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*''Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial: Representative Citizens,'' vol. 5, by Samuel Hart. Boston, Massachusetts: American Historical Society, 1917-1923. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|176293|disp=, vol. 5}}, [https://archive.org/details/ency05unse/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive, vol. 5]</nowiki><br>
<br>


'''{{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article}}'''
'''Books Online - More than One Volume'''<br>
<br>
''Example Format:''<br>
<nowiki>*''BOOKTITLE,'' vols. 1-13, by AUTHOR.  PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE. {{FSC|TITLENUMBER|item|disp=FS Catalog book BOOKCALLNUMBER}}; {{WorldCat|TITLENUMBER|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|TITLENUMBER|item|disp=NAMEOFLINK, vols. #-#}}, [URL NAMEOFWEBSITE, vols. #-#]</nowiki>
<br><br>
''Example:''<br>
*''Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial: Representative Citizens,'' vols. 1-13, by Samuel Hart. Boston, Massachusetts: American Historical Society, 1917-1923. {{WorldCat|865638854|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|205500|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library, vols. 1-8, 11, 13}}, [https://archive.org/search.php?query=Encyclopedia+of+Connecticut+biography%2C+genealogical-memorial+%3A+representative+citizens Internet Archive, vols. 1-13]
<br><br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*''Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial: Representative Citizens,'' vols. 1-13, by Samuel Hart. Boston, Massachusetts: American Historical Society, 1917-1923. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|205500|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library, vols. 1-8, 11, 13}}, [https://archive.org/search.php?query=Encyclopedia+of+Connecticut+biography%2C+genealogical-memorial+%3A+representative+citizens Internet Archive, vols. 1-13]</nowiki><br>
<br>


Before creating a new article, check to ensure that another article does not already exist for the topic.<br>
== Bylines  ==


*'''Unique titles:''' No two articles may have the same title. <br>
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a collaborative resource with numerous authors. The original author of a page may see work expanded and changed by others. All content added to the Wiki by a contributor is under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons license CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International]. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/byline Bylines] are not appropriate to add to Wiki pages and will be removed by Wiki Administration. If information is added to the Wiki from a specific published work, it is appropriate to [[#References|cite the]] work in a footnote.
*'''Avoid duplication:''' If an article already exists for the same topic, edit the existing article rather than creating a new article.  
*'''Specific but short titles:''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific enough that users can identify the topic of the article when it appears in the search results. Avoid clever but unclear titles as they will be difficult to find using the search feature. Remove unnecessary words or punctuation.
*'''Common terms:''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well chosen name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article.  


==== Capitalization in article titles  ====
==Categories==
Categorization of Wiki pages:
*Identifies Wiki pages regarding a location or a topic
*Helps classify page relationships
*Helps users navigate to related subject locations
*Should be found on all Wiki pages
*Defaults to the bottom of a Wiki page
*''Note: Do not create categories. Instead contact Wiki Administration.''
*[[Help:Categorization|More information]].


In article titles, capitalize the first word of the title.  Also, capitalize nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and the first word after a colon. Conjunctions and prepositions should not be capitalized.
==Databases - Formatting Links==
===Databases/Collections Allowed in the Wiki===
*The terms ''databases'' and ''collections'' are often used interchangeably in the FamilySearch Wiki, and both refer to any online data compiled into a searchable dataset with either an index or searchable images. See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|Standardized Wiki Pages]] for more information on what is included on a locality Wiki page.
*Online databases allowed on the Wiki should be related to genealogical subjects that pertain to the discovery of vital information about individuals, defining relationships, and differentiating individuals with the same name. Collections of historical nature should only be included when the previously listed objectives are met.
*Online databases should have a substantial amount of information for a location. Collections with too few records will not be added. This decision is made at the discretion of Wiki Administration.
*Specific types of Wiki pages may have a definition of the type of databases allowed to be listed on the page. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|See more.]]
:*Online Genealogy Records Wiki pages: Only country/statewide collections are added to the page. To save on space, the formatting is different than what is listed below. Example: <nowiki>*'''YEAR-YEAR''' [URL Name of collection without the dates] at WEBSITE; index & images</nowiki>
:*Country/state pages are for navigational purposes to Wiki pages related to the locality and will not list database links of any kind.


===Elements of a Database Link===
Although there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are guidelines to provide a more user-friendly experience when listing databases on a Wiki page.
<br>
'''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br>
#'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet.
#'''List Dates:''' See [[#Listing Dates in Database Links|Listing Dates in Database Links]].
#'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with dates in chronological order. Those without dates, should be at the bottom of the list in alphabetical order.
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database.
#'''Adjust title:''' Sometimes a title misrepresents what is in a collection. You can add additional information using () in the title to convey the content of the collection. ''Example:'' Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (includes civil deaths, church marriages, and cemetery records)
#'''List website:''' To indicate the website/company providing the database, put "at" before the name of the website. To increase readability, do not link the name of the website to a general search page or main page. The only time a link should be added is when the websites are found in a database link listing multiple websites. Include a link directly to the database for that website. See [[#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites]] section.
#'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the FamilySearch Catalog are only viewable at a FamilySearch center or affiliate library, a (*) should be added after the title of the record to let users know that the images may not readily be available. Use "(*)" regardless if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change. See [[#FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access|FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access]] section.
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images, or both. Place index and images after an m-dash (preferred, but not required). See [[#Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases|Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases]] section.
#'''($):''' If the database is housed on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis, like this, ($) at the end of the database link. This indicates this is a subscription website. Do not use other currency symbols. See [[#Free and Subscription Websites|Free and Subscription Websites]] section.
#'''Coverage May Vary/Incomplete Coverage:''' If the database being added to a Wiki page is incomplete and more images/index information may be added in the future, use "coverage may vary" at the end of the database link after Index & Images. The statement, "coverage may vary" brings up more information using the [[Terminology|Terminology]] Wiki page. Use a semi-colon after the information listed (i.e., Index & Images) and before the statement. 
#'''Additional info:''' Add any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. This can include information about locality coverage or any other important information. Separate this information with a semi-colon. 
#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' See [[#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites]] section for instructions.<br>
<br>


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=== Database Format ===
|-
*Use the format listed below:<br>
| '''Correct'''<br>  
<br>
| '''Incorrect'''<br>
''Format:''<br>
|-
<nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images ($)</nowiki><br>
| Finding Newspaper Records <br>  
<br>
| Finding newspaper records <br>
''Examples:''<br>
|-
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1860-1947] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
| Cemetery Records for St. Joseph County, Michigan <br>  
*'''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Delayed Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images<br>
| Cemetery records for St. Joseph County, Michigan <br>
<br>
|-
''Examples in wikitext:''<br>
| Franklin County, Illinois Court House
<nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)</nowiki><br>
| Franklin County, Illinois court house
<nowiki>*'''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Delayed Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images</nowiki>
|-
<br><br>
| Canada Ontario Births (FamilySearch Historical Records)
| Canada Ontario births (FamilySearch historical records)
|}


Other rules apply when citing sources within wiki articles. See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Format]].
====Listing Dates in Database Links====
*'''Dates listed before the database.''' If dates are known regarding the database, repeat the dates in bold directly after the bullet and before the database link.
*'''Years only.''' Only years should be listed at the beginning of a database link and in the title. Do not include a month or full date. Instead, add this at the end of the database link, after "index & images."
*'''No Hyphens.''' Do not use a hyphen after the dates or before the database link.
*'''Dates are Estimates.''' Listed dates are used to estimate the coverage of the collection and are not to be taken as verified information. The user will need to verify the date coverage with the database/website. If database covers a century, use the year with an "s". For example: 1800s-1900s.
*'''One Date.''' If only one date applies to the collection, list the one year.
*'''Span of Years.''' Because databases can cover different spans of years with gaps in between (i.e., 1854-1858, 1890-1929), use the first date and the last date the database covers. The user can get clarification in the title of the database. Do not list more than 2 dates at the beginning of the collection link.
*'''Index and Image Dates.''' When a database or collection in the FamilySearch Catalog includes different dates for the index and images of records, the first date of either the index or images should be the first date and the second date should be the latest date of either the index or images.
*'''Current - Rolling Dates.''' If the years of availability for a database change automatically each year, whether for a rolling privacy date or to the current year, use "Current" as the last date available.
*'''Unknown Beginning Date.''' If the beginning date for the database cannot be determined, use "Pre" as the first date available.
*'''Unknown End Date.''' If the ending date for the database cannot be determined, use "Onward" as the last date available.
*'''No Circa.''' Do not use circa or ca. to identify about dates. The dates we list at the beginning of the database link are suggestions to what the database may cover and are not verified for accuracy on their websites. Thus, all database links are "about" dates and do not need to be marked as "about", "circa", or "ca.". Circa is only to be used as it appears as part of a collection's official title. Circa should not appear in the bolded dates in front of a collection link.
*'''Dates Vary.''' When a database gives no indication on the dates included or records are continuously added to the database, use "Dates Vary" as the dates at the beginning of the database link.
*'''Coverage may vary.''' Some database collections are not complete when they are published for public use. There is no indication when the completion of the index or adding images will occur given in the description of the collection. When "coverage may vary" is added to a database link, it is indicating that users should verify which locations and dates are included in this collection at the time they are searching it. This also means the collection title may not match the dates found in the collection.  
*'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with dates in chronological order. Those without dates, should be at the bottom of the list in alphabetical order.


==== Place names  ====
<br>
*'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article|FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article]]'''
''Examples:''<br>
'''''Please review the information found in the above article as it gives much more details about the process. Below is only an abbreviated version.'''''<br><br>
*'''Pre-1907''' [https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS15307 Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records Index] at Wisconsin Historical Society - free index and images ($)
*'''Pre-1909''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9089/ New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Birth Index, Pre-1909] at Ancestry - index ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10735/new-york-city-birth-index-1878-1909?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=sep19historicalrecords&utm_content=sep19historicalrecords MyHeritage]'' index ($)
*'''1636-1692''' {{FSC|40003|item|disp=Court Records, 1638-1692; Court Papers, 1655-1666; and Court Paper Index, 1636-1671}}(*) Essex County Courts at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50084/ Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1809-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; coverage may vary 
*'''1866-1909''' [https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/ New York City Births, 1866-1909] at NYC Dept of Records - index and images; has some earlier dates starting in 1760s
*'''1866-Onward''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61779/ New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-Onward] at Ancestry - index ($)


'''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.
*'''1876-1965''' {{RecordSearch|2240282|New York, New York City Births, 1876-1965}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1890''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20270/idaho-reconstructed-census-1890?s=275764761 Idaho, Reconstructed Census, 1890] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1899-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20274/ohio-lucas-county-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio, Lucas County Obituaries] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1901-1929''' {{RecordSearch|2843410|New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-1903; 1916-1929}} at FamilySearch — [[New Jersey, Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1906-Current''' [http://www.phmc.pa.gov/Archives/Research-Online/Pages/Birth-Indices.aspx Birth Index, 1906-Current] at Pennsylvania State Archives - index
*'''1910-1965''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61457 New York, New York, U.S., Birth Index, 1910-1965] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''Dates Vary''' [https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Abebeville/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx Abbeville County, Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Public Index] – index; courts include Circuit Court, Summary Court and Masters-in-Equity; records added periodically<br>
<br>
''Examples in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''Pre-1907''' [https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS15307 Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records Index] at Wisconsin Historical Society - free index and images ($)
*'''Pre-1909''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9089/ New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Birth Index, Pre-1909] at Ancestry - index ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10735/new-york-city-birth-index-1878-1909?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=sep19historicalrecords&utm_content=sep19historicalrecords MyHeritage]'' index ($)
*'''1636-1692''' {{FSC|40003|item|disp=Court Records, 1638-1692; Court Papers, 1655-1666; and Court Paper Index, 1636-1671}}(*) Essex County Courts at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50084/ Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1809-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; coverage may vary 
*'''1866-1909''' [https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/ New York City Births, 1866-1909] at NYC Dept of Records - index and images; has some earlier dates starting in 1760s
*'''1866-Onward''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61779/ New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-Onward] at Ancestry - index ($)
*'''1876-1965''' {{RecordSearch|2240282|New York, New York City Births, 1876-1965}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1890''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20270/idaho-reconstructed-census-1890?s=275764761 Idaho, Reconstructed Census, 1890] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1899-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20274/ohio-lucas-county-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio, Lucas County Obituaries] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1901-1929''' {{RecordSearch|2843410|New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-1903; 1916-1929}} at FamilySearch — [[New Jersey, Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1906-Current''' [http://www.phmc.pa.gov/Archives/Research-Online/Pages/Birth-Indices.aspx Birth Index, 1906-Current] at Pennsylvania State Archives - index
*'''1910-1965''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61457 New York, New York, U.S., Birth Index, 1910-1965] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''Dates Vary''' [https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Abebeville/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx Abbeville County, Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Public Index] – index; courts include Circuit Court, Summary Court and Masters-in-Equity; records added periodically</nowiki>
<br><br>


:'''Exception:''' The titles of historical records collections in FamilySearch.org list places in descending order.
====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases====
 
Give information about what is included in the collection regarding indexes and images by using an m-dash (preferred, but not required) and one of the following phrases:
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*"index & images" or "index and images": used for collections that have indexes with images attached or browsable images available
|-
*"index": used for databases that are only an index and no images
| '''Correct'''<br>  
*"images": used for databases that only have browsable images available
| '''Incorrect'''<br>
*''Exception:'' if it is a FamilySearch historical records collection, add the index and images after the How to Use this Collection link separating it with a semi-colon (instead of a m-dash as it is already used in the link)
|-
<br>
| Cook County, Illinois <br>
''Examples:''<br>
| Illinois, Cook County <br>
*'''1639-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20york%2cny New York, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
|-
*'''1574-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2094247|Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records, 1574-1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes census records, catalogs and indexes at Historical Provincial Archive of Córdoba
| Canada Ontario Births (FamilySearch Historical Records)
*'''1801-1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8920 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths] at Ancestry — index ($); extracted from "Brooklyn Eagle" & "New York Evening Post"
| Ontario Canada births (FamilySearch historical records)  
*'''1840-2004''' {{RecordSearch|1930397|Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004}} at FamilySearch — [[Montana, County Births and Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Ancestry] Images ($)''
|}
*'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images
<br><br>
<br><br>
'''Places that have had different names or jurisdictions:''' If a place has had more than one name or been in more than one jurisdiction (county, state, province, country, and so on), the current name and jurisdiction should be used in the title. If the article gives information about the place only when it had a specific name or jurisdiction, use those in the title. [[Help:Redirects|Redirects]] can be used to make sure users will find the article regardless of the name or jurisdiction they search for.
<br><br>
'''Non-English place names:''' Generally, if a country is listed in the title, use the English name (for example, Germany rather than Deutschland). Redirects can be used to make sure users will find the article regardless of which spelling is used.<br>
<br><br>
'''Places and dates in titles:''' If the place, country, or time period is important to the content of the article, include them in the title of the article. <br>
'''''For more details: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article|FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article]]'''''


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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites ===
|-
*Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website.
| '''Correct'''<br>
*The first website listed should be formatted as found above.
| '''Incorrect'''<br>
*Subsequent websites with the same database should be listed adding the relevant link to the website name.
|-
*FamilySearch databases should be listed first, when applicable; any other websites should be listed alphabetically
|  Utah Birth Records, 1890 to 1925 <br>  
*The phrase, ''Also at:'' should be added before the list of additional websites.
| 1890 to 1925 Birth Records for Utah<br>
*Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br>
|-
| Orange County, California
| Orange, California
|}


==== Diacritics and quotation marks====
''Example:''<br>
*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch — [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry] ($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 Findmypast] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage] ($)''<br><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>
''Example wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch — [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry] ($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 Findmypast] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage] ($)''</nowiki>
<br><br>


==== Punctuation in the title  ====
=== Free and Subscription Websites ===
====Free Websites====
*Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link.
*It can be assumed that databases without a  "($)" are free.<br>
<br>


Do not end the title with punctuation.  
====Subscription Websites====
*If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site.<br>
<br>
''Examples:''<br>
*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
<br><br>
''Examples in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)</nowiki><br>
<br>


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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites====
|-
*When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase (Free collection) to make this indication.
| '''Correct'''<br>  
*'''NOTE:''' Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br><br>
| '''Incorrect'''<br>
|-
| Finding Newspaper Records <br>
| Finding newspaper records. <br>  
|}


==== Abbreviations  ====
''Example:''<br>
*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry - index (Free collection)<br><br>


Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality.
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry - index (Free collection)</nowiki>
<br><br>


For more information about naming conventions, see also [[Help:Naming conventions|Help:Naming Conventions]].
====Free Indexes and Images for Pay====
*When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br>
''Example:''<br>
*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images ($)<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images ($)</nowiki>
<br><br>


==== Italics ====
=== FamilySearch Historical Records Collections - Using Templates===
====Historical Records Collections With Indexes====
1.  '''RecordSearch Template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases.
*''For detailed instructions on how to create these templates, go to  [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#Historical Records Collections with Index - RecordSearch Template|FamilySearch Templates]] for instructions.''
2.  '''"How to Use this Collection" link:''' Add a link titled, "How to Use this Collection" to the corresponding Historical Records collection Wiki page.
::a. From the collection details page, click the link that says "How to Use this Collection".<br>
::b. Use the format below to create the internal link. [[File:How to use.JPG|right|400px]]<br>
::<pre>[[TITLEOFPAGE|How to Use this Collection]]</pre>
::c. Copy the title of the page and paste it to replace TITLEOFPAGE in the code use above. <br>
3. '''Coverage Table''' and '''Inventory:''' If the ''How to Use this Collection'' Wiki page also contains a link to a coverage table and/or an inventory, add these links as well.
::a. From the ''How to Use this Collection'' link, review the table of contents for the words "coverage table" or "inventory." They may link to another Wiki page or may have the coverage table or inventory on the page.
::b. Link to the Wiki page or to the section of the ''How to Use this Collection'' Wiki page using the example below.
::c. If both coverage table and inventory are available for the collection, list coverage table first and directly after ''How to Use this Collection.''  See example below.
::d. Put a semi-colon between the last link to "coverage table" or "inventory" and "index" or "Images." See example below.
5. '''Coverage May Vary:''' Most FamilySearch Historical Records collections are published without all images included. Instead the images are added as they become available. This leads to a title of a collection that is misleading to the current information in the collection. To avoid confusion for the users, the phrase, "coverage may vary" is added to remind the user to check the completeness of the collection. Separate this phrase from other information with a semi-colon. See the example below.
6. '''Add additional info:''' Add any '''[[#Elements of a Database Link|additional information]]''' as shown in the examples above after the "How to Use this Collection" link if other comments should be made about the collection. Use a semi-colon to separate the information.<br>
<br>
''Format:''<br>
<br>
<nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{RecordSearch|COLLECTIONID|TITLEOFCOLLECTION}} at FamilySearch — [[TITLEOFPAGE|How to Use this Collection]], [[TITLEOFCOVERAGETABLEPAGE|Coverage Table]], [[TITLEOFINVENTORYPAGE|Inventory]]; index & images; coverage may vary</nowiki><br>
<br>
''NOTE: COLLECTIONID stands for Collection ID number found in the URL of the Collection''<br>
<br>
''Examples:''<br>
*'''1574-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2094247|Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records, 1574-1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes census records, catalogs and indexes at Historical Provincial Archive of Córdoba
*'''1863-1866''' {{RecordSearch|2442776|Mississippi, Freedmen's Department (Pre-Bureau Records)}} at FamilySearch — [[Mississippi, Freedmen's Department, Pre-Bureau Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], [[Freedmen’s Bureau Mississippi Field Office Personnel Coverage Table|Coverage Table]], [[Mississippi, Freedmen's Department, Pre-Bureau Records, Inventory|Inventory]]; images
*'''1884-1910''' {{RecordSearch|4324902|Arizona, Yuma, Prison Records, 1884-1910}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Yuma, Prison Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; coverage may vary<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
  <nowiki>*'''1574-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2094247|Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records, 1574-1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Argentina, Córdoba, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes census records, catalogs and indexes at Historical Provincial Archive of Córdoba
*'''1863-1866''' {{RecordSearch|2442776|Mississippi, Freedmen's Department (Pre-Bureau Records)}} at FamilySearch — [[Mississippi, Freedmen's Department, Pre-Bureau Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], [[Freedmen’s Bureau Mississippi Field Office Personnel Coverage Table|Coverage Table]], [[Mississippi, Freedmen's Department, Pre-Bureau Records, Inventory|Inventory]]; images
*'''1884-1910''' {{RecordSearch|4324902|Arizona, Yuma, Prison Records, 1884-1910}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Yuma, Prison Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; coverage may vary</nowiki><br>
<br>
====Historical Records Collections Browse Only (Waypoint) Images====
*[[Help:FamilySearch Templates#Historical Records Collections Browseable Images - RecordSearch Template|Detailed instructions]] on how to create FamilySearch Templates.<br>
<br>
''Format:''<br>
<nowiki>'''DATE-DATE''' {{RecordSearch|COLLECTION NUMBER|NAME OF DATABASE|access=browse}} at FamilySearch - [[HISTORICAL RECORDS COLLECTION WIKI PAGE|How to Use this Collection]]; images</nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*'''1817-1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch - [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''
<nowiki>*'''1817-1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch - [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images</nowiki><br>
<br>


In a title, italicize only the titles of books and ships.<br>
=== FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access ===
*Some FamilySearch Historical Collections that have limited access online and instead must be viewed at a FamilySearch Center or FamilySearch affiliate library. Collections that have this limitation, will be indicated by the following: (*)
*This applies to FamilySearch Historical Records collections and FamilySearch Catalog records.
*Hover over the "(*)", to display the following: Due to contractual agreements, some images and/or databases on FamilySearch.org may only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/ FamilySearch Center] or [https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/ FamilySearch Affiliate Library].<br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*'''1884-1910''' {{RecordSearch|4233297|England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records, 1578-1937}}(*) at FamilySearch — [[England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images<br><br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1884-1910''' {{RecordSearch|4233297|England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records, 1578-1937}}(*) at FamilySearch — [[England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images</nowiki>
<br><br>


=== Rename an existing article ===
=== FamilySearch International Genealogical Index (IGI) Batch Links ===
*International Genealogical Index (IGI) contains batches for specific locations, record types, and years. When a link to an IGI batch is added to a Wiki page, the link should use the following format:<br>
<br>
''Format:''
  <nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{IGI|BATCH#|disp=NAMEOFRECORDSANDLOCATIONANDYEAR, Batch BATCH#}} in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch — index</nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*'''1840-1875'''  {{IGI|C505471|disp=Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs, Baptism Index, 1840-1875, Batch C505471}} in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch - index<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1840-1875'''  {{IGI|C505471|disp=Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs, Baptism Index, 1840-1875, Batch C505471}} in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch - index</nowiki><br>
<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. If a new article has been moved to a new title, the old articles can be [[Help:Deleting a page|marked for deletion]].<br>
===Links to the FamilySearch Catalog===
''Draft: This section is actively being rewritten as the FSC template is currently being restructured.''
*Links are created to go to the FamilySearch Catalog to help users locate digital records and online books. Examples are:
:*'''Online digital images accessed through the Catalog''' - [[#FamilySearch Catalog (FSC) Template|Instructions]]
:*'''Digital books''' - [[#Links_to_Online_Books|Instructions]] 
:*'''List of collections in a specific locality or subject heading''' - use [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog - FSC Template to Catalog Entries|FamilySearch Catalog Templates]]
:*'''Links to specific catalog entry'''  - use [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog - FSC Template to Catalog Entries|FamilySearch Catalog Templates]]


{{main|Help:Renaming a page}}
====Links to Digital Images in the Catalog - Using Templates ====
*'''FSC Templates.''' It is possible to use the FSC template to an entry where books are listed online. This is important to use when there are more than 1 volume and links to the online books. Use the [[#FamilySearch Digital Library (FSDL) Template|FSDL template]] when there is only one online book mentioned.  Detailed [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog Entry Digital Images Template|instructions]] on how to create these templates.
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record if the collection is in English. For other languages, you may keep the capitalization as is.
*'''Author.''' Add the first author listed in the catalog to help the user understand what collection they are viewing.
*'''Higher Jurisdiction.''' Remove the higher jurisdiction from the author portion of the link if two are listed. For example: if the author is listed as, Fresno County (California) Recorder, the (California) should be removed.
*'''Years Covered.''' If two dates are listed in a link (one for the record and one for the index), combine the two to list the earliest date and the latest date. Actual coverage must be determined by the user.
*'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the FamilySearch Catalog are only viewable at a FamilySearch center or affiliate library, a (*) should be added after the title of the record to let users know that the images may not readily be available. Use "(*)" regardless if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change.
*''Note: "Images" should only be used in this link. "Index" leads users to believe they can search an index by typing in a name. Even though an index may be attached to the microfilmed images, only list the word, images in the database link.''<br><br>


=== Organizing information ===
''Format - '''without author''':''<br>
  <nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{FSC|ID #|item|disp=NAMEOFCOLLECTION}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images</nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example - '''without author''':''<br>
*'''1642-1905''' {{FSC|123968|title-id|disp=Deeds, 1642-1904; index to deeds, 1647-1905}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images<br><br>


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.
''Example in wikitext - '''without author''':''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1642-1905''' {{FSC|123968|title-id|disp=Deeds, 1642-1904; index to deeds, 1647-1905}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images</nowiki>
<br>
''Format - '''with author''':''<br>
<nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{FSC|ID #|item|disp=NAMEOFCOLLECTION}}(*); AUTHOR at FamilySearch Catalog - images</nowiki><br>
<br>


== Punctuation  ==
''Example - '''with author''':''<br>
*'''1856-1929''' {{FSC|1022056|item|disp=Nevada County, California, Leases, 1856-1929; Index, 1856-1921}}(*); Nevada County Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog — images<br><br>


'''Punctuation style.''' The rules of punctuation vary greatly (for example, whether a comma is placed before “and” in a series of items: red, white, and blue). Whatever style is chosen by the original contributor should be maintained throughout the article. Other contributors should follow the original style. <br>  
''Example in wikitext - '''with author''':'<br>
<nowiki>*'''1856-1929''' {{FSC|1022056|item|disp=Nevada County, California, Leases, 1856-1929; Index, 1856-1921}}(*); Nevada County Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog — images</nowiki><br>
<br>


'''Commas.''' Commas are frequently used at the end of introductory phrases and to separate the items in a list. In a list, a comma may either be used before “and” or left out. Whatever style is chosen by the original contributor should be maintained throughout the article.
====FamilySearch Catalog Entry to Place and Subject Number Results====
*This is used provide a list of catalog entries for a specific Place (Example: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) in the catalog or a Subject Number (Example: Probate Records for Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)


:;Correct
''Example Format:''<br>
::{{xt|At that time, immigrants from Eastern Europe either sailed directly to the United States or changed ships in Liverpool, England, before sailing to the United States.}}
<nowiki>*{{FSC|SUBJECTID|subject_id|disp=NAMEOFSUBJECTID}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - DESCRIPTION</nowiki>
:;Correct
::{{xt|This collection includes birth, death, and marriage records.}}
:;Correct
::{{xt|This collection includes birth, death and marriage records.}}


'''Commas with places.''' When a place is listed, each jurisdiction (governmental divisions such as country, province, state, county, and so on) is separated by a comma. In a sentence, a comma also comes after the final jurisdiction unless it ends the sentence.
''Example:''
*{{FSC|484151|subject_id|disp=Westmoreland County Probate Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - list of all will abstracts and records


:;Correct
''Example wikitext code:''<br>
::{{xt|Bannow, County Wexford, Ireland}}
<nowiki>*{{FSC|484151|subject_id|disp=Westmoreland County Probate Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - list of all will abstracts and records</nowiki>
:;Correct
::{{xt|He was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, in an area that is now part of LaRue County, Kentucky.}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|Bannow County Wexford}}


'''Punctuation in numbers.''' Use commas in numbers over 999 (for example, 1,000, 1,000,000, and so on). Use a period to indicate a fraction of a digit (for example .25, 3.76, and so on).<br>


'''Punctuation within quotation marks.''' English-speaking areas follow differing guidelines for adding punctuation within quotation marks (for example, whether the period is placed within or outside of the final quotation mark). When editing, contributors should follow the existing style in the article.
----


:;Correct
====FamilySearch Catalog vs. FamilySearch Historical Records Links====
::{{xt|Lincoln began the Gettysburg address by referring to the Revolutionary War, which occurred “Four score and seven years ago.”}}  
*All Historical Records collections are currently found in the FamilySearch Catalog. Historical Records collections may or may not be completely indexed at the time it is released. Because of that fact, the catalog entry for these digital images should be added as a database link in addition to the Historical Records collections to assist in accessing the records.
:;Correct
*Historical Records collections often encompass more than just one jurisdiction of a record, i.e., a California Marriage Historical Records collection includes all counties. Thus, the titles of the same record may differ.
::{{xt|Lincoln began the Gettysburg address by referring to the Revolutionary War, which occurred “Four score and seven years ago”.}}
<br>
''Example 1 - Different titles for FamilySearch Historical Records Link and FamilySearch Catalog link:''<br>
*'''1640-1955''' {{RecordSearch|2448941|Connecticut Deaths, 1640-1955}} at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut, Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1684-1849''' {{FSC|707359|item|disp=Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1684-1849}}(*) Hebron Town Clerk at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
<br>
''Example 1 - wikitext code:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1640-1955''' {{RecordSearch|2448941|Connecticut Deaths, 1640-1955}} at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut, Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>*'''1684-1849''' {{FSC|707359|item|disp=Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1684-1849}}(*) Hebron Town Clerk at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images</nowiki>
<br><br><br>
''Example 2 - Exact Title Example for FamilySearch Historical Records Link and FamilySearch Catalog Link:''<br>
*'''1870-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1548510|Alabama, Jefferson County Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Jefferson County, Circuit Court Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1870-1916''' {{FSC|4092053|item|disp=Alabama, Jefferson County, Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}}(*) Jefferson County Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
<br>
''Example 2 - wikitext code:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''1870-1916''' {{FSC|4092053|item|disp=Alabama, Jefferson County, Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}}(*) Jefferson County Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>*'''1870-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1548510|Alabama, Jefferson County Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Jefferson County, Circuit Court Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images</nowiki>
<br><br>


'''Ampersand.''' Only use an ampersand (&) in database links and not as a replacement for the word "and" in a sentence.
----


'''And/or. '''Do not use “and/or.” Rewrite the sentence, or use just one word. If items are frequently together, use “and.” If items are seldom together, use “or.”
===DGS Numbers/FS Explore Images - FSHI Template===
*This template uses FamilySearch DGS numbers to link to FamilySearch online images, such as Explore Images
*There are three ways to link to images:
:*Link to a list of all images in DGS collection
:*Link to the first image in an item
:*Link to specific image in a DGS collection
<br>
''Format - DGS Collection:''<br>
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=DGSNUMBER}}</nowiki><br>


:;Correct
''Example:''<br>
::{{xt|Each record has a death and burial date.}}
*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008}}<br>
:;Correct
::{{xt|Each record has either a death or burial date. Some records have both dates.}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|Each record has a death and/or burial date.}}


'''Using a slash (/) between two years.''' Do not use a slash between two years unless you are writing an actual double date (see guideline 15.8). Use the word “or.”
''Example in Wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008}}</nowiki><br>
<br>
<br>
''Format - DGS Item Number:''<br>
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=DGSNUMBER |ID=IDNUMBER |Item=ITEMNUMBER}}</nowiki><br>


:;Correct
''Example:''<br>
::{{xt|In 1530 or 1531, the parish boundaries were changed.}}
*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008 |ID=M9DP-VQB |Item=2}}<br>
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|In 1530/1531, the parish boundaries were changed.}}


'''Parentheses and brackets.''' Use parentheses ( ) around explanatory or alternate information. If the information in parentheses is a complete sentence, the period goes within the final parenthesis. (This sentence would be an example.) Use brackets [ ] to indicate words in a quote that have been altered from the original.
''Example in Wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008 |ID=M9DP-VQB |Item=2}}</nowiki><br>
<br><br>
''Example Format - DGS Image Number:''<br>
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=DGSNUMBER |ID=IDNUMBER |Image=IMAGENUMBER}}</nowiki><br>


:;Correct
''Example:''<br>
::{{xt|10 Vendémiaire IX (2 October 1800)}}
*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008 |ID=M9DP-VQB |Image=6}}<br>
:;Correct
::{{xt|“All men [and women] are created equal.”}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|10 Vendémiaire IX [2 October 1800]}}


'''Quotation marks.''' Use double quotation marks around quotes and titles of articles rather than single quotation marks.
''Example in Wikitext:''
<nowiki>*{{FSHI|DGS=8417008 |ID=M9DP-VQB |Image=6}}</nowiki><br>


:;Correct
===FamilySearch Explore Images - Links to Digital Images===
::{{xt|For more information about these records, see “Australia Census.”}}
FamilySearch Explore Images is a part of the FamilySearch website giving access to all online images on the website. (Some restrictions apply to viewing the images at a local FamilySearch center.) To access these records in a reasonable way, a link to the results list for locality and record type may be provided in the Wiki.
:;Incorrect
*'''Dates:''' If dates to the results list could be ascertained quickly, an estimated range can be added to the beginning of the link as seen used by other online collection database links on the Wiki.
::{{!xt|For more information about these records, see ‘Australia Census.’}}
*'''Limited Scope:''' It is suggested a narrow search should be made to provide a reasonable set of results easily reviewed by the user.
<br><br>
''Format:''<br>
<nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' [EXPLOREIMAGESURL NAMEOFCOLLECTION](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images</nowiki><br>


'''The “#” symbol for the word “number.”''' The symbol “#” does not represent the word “number” in all cultures. Instead of “#”, use “number,” “No.,” or reword the sentence.
''Examples:''<br>
 
*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordTypeIds=103979&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Birth Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images
:;Correct
*'''1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordTypeIds=105027&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Civil Registration Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images<br>
::{{xt|The number 1 cause of war deaths was disease.}}
<br>
:;Correct
''Examples in wikitext:''<br>
::{{xt|The primary cause of war deaths was disease.}}
<nowiki>*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordType)Ids=103979&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Birth Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images</nowiki><br>
:;Incorrect
<nowiki>*'''1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordTypeIds=105027&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Civil Registration Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images<br></nowiki>
::{{!xt|The #1 cause of war deaths was disease.}}
<br><br>
 
'''Accepted authority.''' Because of the variety in the rules of punctuation, this list of guidelines is brief. When there is uncertainty about punctuation, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style.
 
== Formatting  ==
 
*See ''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting| Formatting - Manual of Style]]''  
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''
'''''Formatting information includes:'''''<br>
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Collection/Database Links|Collection/Database Links]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Formatting Books|Formatting Books]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Source Citations Including Websites and Books|Source Citations Including Websites and Books]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Linking to PDF Located in the Wiki|Linking to PDF Located in the Wiki]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Repositories_-_Contact_Information|Repositories - Contact Information]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Geographical_Names|Geographical Names]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Acronyms_and_Abbreviations|Acronyms and Abbreviations]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-_Formatting#Naming_Subheadings_within_Articles|Naming Subheadings within Articles]]=====


==Standardized Wiki Pages==
==Elements of a Wiki Page==
*See ''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|Standard Features on Specific Wiki pages]]''
*More information can be found on the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|Standardized Wiki Pages]] Wiki page
'''''Types of Pages:'''''<br>
=== Breadcrumbs or Breadcrumb Trails ===
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#All Wiki Pages|All Wiki Pages]]=====
*Breadcrumbs or breadcrumb trails are located at the very top of each Wiki page to help with navigation and it prevents dead end and orphan Wiki pages.  
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Country Pages|Country Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#United States State Pages|United States State Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#United States County Pages|United States County Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Locality Topic Pages|Locality Topic Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Historical Records Pages|Historical Records Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Record Finder Wiki Pages|Record Finder Wiki Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Research Tips and Strategies Pages|Research Tips and Strategies Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Guided Research Pages|Guided Research Pages]] =====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Online Genealogy Records Pages|Online Genealogy Records Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages|FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#FamilySearch Affiliate Library Pages|FamilySearch Affiliate Library Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Libraries and Societies Pages|Libraries and Societies Pages]]=====
=====[[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages#Miscellaneous|Miscellaneous]]=====
 
== Breadcrumbs or Breadcrumb Trails ==
*Breadcrumbs or breadcrumb trails are located on each Wiki page to help with navigation and it prevents dead end and orphan Wiki pages.  
*A breadcrumb trail gives a string of internal links that represent the logical hierarchy of Wiki pages.  
*A breadcrumb trail gives a string of internal links that represent the logical hierarchy of Wiki pages.  
*Each Wiki page link is separated by a green arrow.  
*Each Wiki page link is separated by a green arrow.  
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*Use the instructions on [[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Breadcrumb Trails|Wiki University]] to properly implement the breadcrumb template.
*Use the instructions on [[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Breadcrumb Trails|Wiki University]] to properly implement the breadcrumb template.


===Breadcrumbs - Guidelines===
====Breadcrumbs - Guidelines====
Use these guidelines when creating or correcting a breadcrumb:
Use these guidelines when creating or correcting a breadcrumb:
*All links in a breadcrumb trail are internal links. Never include an external website link in the breadcrumb.
*All links in a breadcrumb trail are internal links. Never include an external website link in the breadcrumb.
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*The "breadcrumb" template should be the only template used for all Wiki pages and all other breadcrumbs should be converted to this template.
*The "breadcrumb" template should be the only template used for all Wiki pages and all other breadcrumbs should be converted to this template.


===Format of Breadcrumbs===  
====Format of Breadcrumbs====  
*For country pages, include the region Wiki page as Link1 in the template.
*For country pages, include the region Wiki page as Link1 in the template.
*For all other subsequent locality pages, do not include the region Wiki page as Link1; instead use the country as Link1.  
*For all other subsequent locality pages, do not include the region Wiki page as Link1; instead use the country as Link1.  
*For locality topic pages and the 2nd jurisdiction (such as Ohio Probate Records), include the country topic page for Link2. Example: [[File:Breadcrumb.PNG|500px]]
*Some Level 1 localities may have two breadcrumbs on a topic page to accommodate. For instance, Ohio Probate records would have two breadcrumbs:
[[File:Ohio_probate.JPG|400px|center]]
<br>
*Some localities can have two breadcrumbs because the locality was a part of more than one jurisdiction.  
*Some localities can have two breadcrumbs because the locality was a part of more than one jurisdiction.  
[[File:2 breadcrumbs.JPG|500px|center]]
*Some breadcrumbs have a date included with particular links to indicate when the locality was a part of the jurisdiction listed.
*Some breadcrumbs have a date included with particular links to indicate when the locality was a part of the jurisdiction listed.


== Spelling  ==
===Heading Guidelines===
*Headings are used to organize content and keep similar information together.
*Headings should be short and to the point to improve readability.
*Standard headings and sub-headings have been created for different types of Wiki pages and should be used without variation. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|More information]].
*Do not change the format of a heading (bold, italics, font) of the text.
*Do not put footnotes in headings.
*Do not make a heading a link to internal Wiki pages and external website.
*Do not use a heading 1 on a Wiki page (one equal sign).


'''Spelling variations of English.''' Variations of English are acceptable. For example, either colour (British) or color (United States) is acceptable. Each article should use only one variation of English. When editing, use the variation of English already established in the article.
===Histories===
*'''Purpose:''' Historical background about a location is essential to genealogy research.
*'''Country-level histories:''' Add information about a country to the country history Wiki page. This should include a History heading and a Timeline heading. Only significant event information impacting and relating to genealogical research should be included.
*'''Sub-jurisdictions or localities history headings:''' History information is listed under the History heading on the sub-jurisdiction Wiki page.
:*'''Paragraph form:''' Should not be longer than 10 lines of text
:*'''Bullet list:''' Should not be longer than 6 bullet points.
:*'''Concise:''' History information should be brief and concise to help users quickly understand key historical events relevant to their research without having to spend excessive time reading text.
 
===Infoboxes===
Infoboxes:
*Display jurisdiction information for an individual locality such as a parish, U.S. County or municipality page.
*Unique to a country, but the purpose and general information are the same.
*May vary stylistically per country.
*Must be edited in wikitext
DO WE HAVE A TEMPLATE FOR INFOBOXES YET???
 
===Online Resources===
*'''Purpose:''' To bring important online collections and websites to the top of the Wiki page for easy reference.
*Required as a level 2 heading at the top of a Wiki page
*Under the sidebar and breadcrumb on the Wiki page
*Contains links to online records, online publications and other online references, summaries or tools specifially relevent to the top of the Wiki page.
*'''Exception:''' Locality or jurisdiction pages instead follow the outlined structure found on [[FamilySearch Wiki:Standardized Wiki Pages|Standarized Wiki pages]]
 
===Sidebars===
====Purpose====
*Created for navigational purposes between country topic pages
*Template:CountrySidebar is dynamic in that links to the country topic page will appear when the country topic page exists
*Used mostly on the country level
*Can be used on Level 1 localities that have individual topic pages for the locality; i.e., states of the U.S., England counties, Canada provinces, Mexico states, Germany states
*For some territories and islands, sidebars are added because of the topic pages created for the locality
*Articles listed in the sidebar has been decided by the Wiki Executive Council
 
==== Items to be Standardized on Country Sidebars ====
The following should be on each Country sidebar infoboxes and should not be changed:
*Flag
*Standardized Headings
:*Beginning Research
:*Record Types
:*Background
:*Cultural Groups, when applicable
:*Genealogical Word Lists, when applicable
:*Local Research Resources
 
==Images and PDFs==
===Types of Images Allowed===
*Images of churches, archives, libraries, courthouses, or other government buildings
*Maps of places, including those with jurisdiction boundaries
*Flags of countries and other localities
*Images relating to historical events, genealogy records, or documents
*Handouts for FamilySearch classes
*Logos of societies and other organizations
*Document images to illustrate examples of record types for different locations
 
===Types of Images Not Allowed===
*Collection of images related to indexed records. These images are found in other parts of the FamilySearch website.
*Images of personal ancestors. Photos and memories for specific individuals should be uploaded to the Memories section of Family Tree on FamilySearch website
*Scenic pictures of places
*Any images not related to genealogy
 
===Image Restrictions and Requirements===
*All images must have an appropriate license being either in the public domain or a creative common license.
*Relevant to genealogy
*Comply with [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|Wiki Purpose, Policies and Procedures]]
*Be noncommercial and not advertise or promote productions
*Be Legal and not infringe on intellectual property
*Uploaded images must have a category
*More information about [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Image_Use|Image Use]]
*''Note: Final decisions as to the appropriateness of an image is left to the discretion of Wiki administration.''
====Image Licenses Allowed====
*Images with Creative Commons licenses
*Images released to public domain
*Images not covered by copyright, such as government-created images/documents
*Non-copyrighted images, such as documents or maps
*[[Help:License templates|List of all Wiki Licenses]]
 
====Images with Copyright License Exceptions====
*[[Template:FamilySearch Limited License|FamilySearch Collection Images]]
*[[Template:FSL Handouts Limited License|FamilySearch Library Handouts]]
*[[Template:FHL Images Limited License|FamilySearch Images]]
*[[Template:FHL Images Limited License|Logos]]
 
====Process for Uploading Images====
*[[Special:FormEdit/Image_Upload|Using Upload File/Image]] link for all users. [[Help:Submitting Images for Approval|Instructions]]
*[[Help:Uploading_Images_and_Files_with_Moderator_Rights|Uploading images for FamilySearch Staff]].
 
====Adding Images to Wiki Pages====
*[[Help:Wiki_University_Wikitext--Images|Image placement - Wiki University]]
*[[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Images (cont.)|Borders]]
*[[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Image Links|Image Links]]
*[[Help:Images#Links|More instructions]]
 
===Linking to PDF Located in the Wiki===
====Using Media Tag====
*To link to a PDF file so that it immediately open when you click on the link, you must replace "File:" or "Image:" with "Media:"
*[[Help:Wiki_University--Uploading_Image_%26_PDF_files#Embedding a PDF file|For more instructions about adding PDF Files]]<br>
<br>
''Example Format:''<br>
<nowiki>*[[Media:NAMEOFFILE.pdf|NAMEOFLINK]] - PDF file</nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
*[[Media:How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet updated Jul 2016.pdf|How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet]]  - PDF file<br>
<br>
''Examples in wikitext code:''<br>
<nowiki>*[[Media:How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet updated Jul 2016.pdf|How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet]] - PDF file</nowiki><br>
 
====Using File or Image Tag====
*If "File:" or "Image:" is part of the PDF code, the PDF image will appear on the Wiki page.  
*Always use the Media magic word in place of File or Image to create the link.
*[[Help:Wiki_University--Uploading_Image_%26_PDF_files#Embedding a PDF file|For more instructions about adding PDF Files]]<br>
<br>
''Example Format:''<br>
<nowiki>[[File:NAMEOFFILE.pdf|thumb|SIZEpx]]</nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
[[File:How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet updated Jul 2016.pdf|100px|left]]<br>
<br><br><br><br><br><br>
''Examples in wikitext code:''<br>
<nowiki>[[File:How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet updated Jul 2016.pdf|100px|left]]</nowiki><br>
<br>


== Linking  ==
== Links ==
*Links to free and subscription websites regarding genealogy databases, records, images, websites, research strategies, repositories, archives, government agencies, finding aids to other collections, or anything else helpful to a user to locate their ancestors are allowed on Wiki pages.


{{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Linking}}
===Types of Links===
*Links with a small arrow icon at the end indicate it is an external link.​
*Links without that arrow icon indicate it is an internal link.


=== Linking to other articles in FamilySearch wiki ===
=== Linking to FamilySearch Wiki Articles ===


*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Linking]]
*[[Help:Create an internal link]]  
*[[Help:Create an internal link]]  
*[[Help:Advanced Linking]]  
*[[Help:Advanced Linking]]  
*[[Help:Section]] - the content under "Section linking" appears to be incorrect. A review is needed.
*[[Help:Section]]  
*[[Help:Wiki markup]]
*[[Help:Wiki markup]]


==== Linking through the use of page section templates  ====
===Linking to Headings===
*[[Help:Create an internal link]]


*{{tl|Dablink}} - the disambiguation template
=== Linking to Other Websites  ===
*{{tl|Details}}
See also: [[Help:Create an external link|Create an external link]]
*{{tl|Further}}
*{{tl|Main}}
*{{tl|See also}}


==== Exposed or Displayed URLs ====
For readability's sake, the exposed or displayed portion of the link should not include the full URL of the destination page. It should only be used in creating references and citations.<br>
<br>
''Example 1: a link by itself''<br>
<br>
<font color="green">Correct:</font> [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]


=== Linking to other websites  ===
<font color=red>Incorrect:</font> [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org/]
<br><br>
''Example 2: a link in context''<br>


See also: [[Help:Create an external link|Create an external link]]  
<font color=green>Correct:</font> [http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Order United States military records] online.


==== Links should not display the full URL  ====
<font color=red>Incorrect:</font> Go to [https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&SWETS=1199728061&SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&amp;SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&amp;SWETS=1199728061&amp;SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form]


Many URLs (website addresses) are long and not reader-friendly. For readability's sake, links should not include the full URL of the destination page. There may be extremely rare instances where displaying the full URL is desirable, but this should be the exception, not the rule, and should be done only if there is a compelling reason.<br>
====Linking to Language Wiki Pages====
*It is possible to link a page in one language wiki to another language wiki using special coding in a link. The code for the desired language wiki is used and the title of the corresponding language wiki page is used.
*de = German; example: [[de:Deutschland Kirchenbücher]]
*es = Spanish; example: [[es:Registro Civil de Guatemala]]
*fr = French; example: [[fr:France - Héraldique]]
*it = Italian; example: [[it:Archivio Storico di Torino]]
*pt = Portuguese; example: [[pt:Brasil - Emigração e Imigração]]
*ru = Russian; example: [[ru:Россия Церковные записи]]
*sv = Swedish; example: [[sv:Ministerialböcker]]
===Aggregator Websites===
'''Aggregator Websites:''' The definition of an aggregator website is one that gathers information from other online sources to present on their own website for reuse. The goal of the Wiki is to connect patrons directly to online databases and images as opposed to another website that contains a link to the database, such as an aggregator website. Links to aggregator websites that are a duplication of content already in the Wiki will not be allowed. Aggregator websites with minimal information for a locality will also not be allowed. Final decisions regarding the inclusion of aggregator websites will be at the discretion of the Wiki Executive Council.


===== Example 1: a link by itself  =====
==Periodicals ==
*Use the same citation found in the Chicago Manual of Style.
*The templates and links found in the instructions for citing books, can also be used for periodicals.
*Periodicals are similar to books listing the title first, unless it is used in a citation. Use the same guidelines found for a Wiki Format book citation and a bibliography citation.
*Article titles are in quotation marks. The periodical title is italicized.<br><br>


'''Correct:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]  
''Format - Listing Title First:<br>
<nowiki>*"ARTICLETITLE," by AUTHOR. ''PERIODICALNAME,'' Vol. #, No. #. (PERIODICALDATE):PAGE. {{FSC|TITLENUMBER|item|disp=FS Catalog book BOOKCALLNUMBER}}; {{WorldCat|TITLENUMBER|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [URL NAMEOFWEBSITE]</nowiki>
<br><br>
''Examples - Listing Title First:''<br>
*"Black Civil War Soldiers, Allegheny County Pennsylvania," by Henry Hively. ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly,'' Vol. 17, No. 1. (Summer 1990):39. {{FSC|1270067|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.B2wg}}; {{WorldCat|865947100|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://cdn.rootsandcode.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/20210858/Volume-17-Number-01-Membership-Year-1990-1991_members.pdf Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society]<br>
<br>
''Examples in wikitext - Listing Title First:''<br>
<nowiki>*"Black Civil War Soldiers, Allegheny County Pennsylvania," by Henry Hively. ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly,'' Vol. 17, No. 1. (Summer 1990):39. {{FSC|1270067|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.B2wg}}; {{WorldCat|865947100|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://cdn.rootsandcode.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/20210858/Volume-17-Number-01-Membership-Year-1990-1991_members.pdf Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society]</nowiki>


'''Incorrect:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org/]
==References==
*References such as footnotes and citations should be found in the Reference section of the Wiki page.
*Use ''The Chicago Manual of Style.''
*'''Reasons for References'''
:*Quoting a source
:*Paraphrasing information
:*Referencing other sources that have more information on what you have added
:*Referencing additional sources to give more information or insights about the subject. These also may not be necessary to display in the body of the article itself, but maybe useful for user reference.


===== Example 2: a link in context =====
=== References Heading ===
*Before a citation or footnote can be added to a Wiki page, a References header must be added. See below.
*All citations under a Reference heading should follow the formatting instructions below.
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Add a heading 2 or heading 3 (whichever is more appropriate for the page) named '''References''' as the last header on the page; i.e. at the bottom of the page before the Category templates. 
*Add the template reflist under the References header in the following format:<br>
  <nowiki>== References ==</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki>


'''Correct:''' [http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Order United States military records] online.  
===Adding Reference Tags===
*To create a reference that will appear at the bottom of the page under the References heading, add the ref tags before and after the reference.
:*Add a beginning ref tag: a lesser than sign, the word “ref” and a greater than sign. Example: <nowiki><ref></nowiki>
:*Add a closing ref tag: a lesser than sign, with a forward slash between the lesser than sign and the r, and a great than sign at the end. Example: <nowiki></ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example:''<br>
Reference tag number 1 is seen in red:<br><br>
[[File:Reference.JPG|550px]]<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 4 March 2024.</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
===Book Footnote/Bibliographic Format - Author First===
*Use either a footnote or bibliographic citation under the Reference header of a Wiki page.
*Additional information, such as, FS Library template, WorldCat reference, and links to online books can be added to a footnote or a bibliographic entry but are not required.
:*[[#Book_Citation_Templates_(To_Catalogs)|Template instructions]].
:*[[#Links to Online Books|Links to online books instructions]].
<br>


'''Incorrect:''' Go to [https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&SWETS=1199728061&SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&amp;SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&amp;SWETS=1199728061&amp;SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form]  
'''Instructions - Footnote Citation:'''<br>
*Use the format found below:
<nowiki><ref>FIRSTNAME LASTNAME, ''BOOKTITLE'' (PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE), PAGE#. (DATEACCESSED).</ref></nowiki>
*Replace, FIRSTNAME and LASTNAME with the name of the author.
*Replace, BOOKTITLE with the title of the book. Capitalize the book title.
*Replace, PULISHINGPLACE with the city and state the book was published in.
*Replace, PUBLISHER with the publisher's name.
*Replace, PUBLISHDATE with the year the book was published.
*Replace, PAGE# with the page number if provided
*Replace, DATEACCESSED with the date the book was accessed - ''optional''
<br>
''Example - Book Footnote:''<br>
<br>
Kenneth Hawkins, ''Research in the Land Entry Files of the General Land Office: Record Group 49, Reference Information Paper, 114 ''(Washington, DC: National archives and Records Administration, 2007.) (Accessed 20 January 2024).<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext - Book Footnote with ref tags:''<br>
<br>
<nowiki><ref>Kenneth Hawkins, ''Research in the Land Entry Files of the General Land Office: Record Group 49, Reference Information Paper, 114'' (Washington, DC: National archives and Records Administration, 2007.) (Accessed 20 January 2024).</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
'''Instructions - Bibliographic Citation:'''<br>
*Use the format found below:<br>
<nowiki><ref>LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME. ''BOOKTITLE.'' PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE. (DATEACCESSED).</ref></nowiki>
*Replace, LASTNAME and FIRSTNAME with the name of the author.
*Replace, BOOKTITLE with the title of the book. Capitalize the book title.
*Replace, PULISHINGPLACE with the city and state the book was published in.
*Replace, PUBLISHER with the publisher's name.
*Replace, PUBLISHDATE with the year the book was published.
*Replace, DATEACCESSED with the date the book was accessed - ''optional''<br>
<br>
''Example - Bibliographic Citation:''<br>
<br>
Hawkins, Kenneth. ''Research in the Land Entry Files of the General Land Office: Record Group 49, Reference Information Paper, 114.'' Washington, DC: National archives and Records Administration, 2007. (Accessed 20 January 2024).<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext - Bibliographic Citation with ref tags:''<br>
<br>
<nowiki><ref>Hawkins, Kenneth. ''Research in the Land Entry Files of the General Land Office: Record Group 49, Reference Information Paper, 114.'' Washington, DC: National archives and Records Administration, 2007. (Accessed 20 January 2024).</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
====Additional Footnote/Bibliographic Formatting Guidelines====
*Capitalize the complete title.
*If the book is a particular volume, add it to the citation.
*If the title is really long, give the first portion of the title and shorten the title.
*If there is more than one author use this example:
::John Brown, Peter A. Smith, and Sarah R. White, ''Books Are Cool'' (San Diego, California: Books, Inc., 2002), 13. (Accessed 1 May 2020).<br>
<br>
'''Missing Publication Information'''<br>
*If there is ever information missing use the following guidelines:
**Missing author: leave it blank and move on to the publisher information.
**Missing publication date: use n.d.
**Missing publication place: use n.p.
**Missing publisher: use n.p.
<br><br>
''Example of bibliographic citation with no author, no date of publication, no place of publication, and no publisher information:''<br>
:''Niobrara Centennial 1856-1956.'' n.d. n.p: n.p.<br>
<br>
'''Adding Volume Numbers - Footnote Citation'''<br>
<nowiki>FIRSTNAME LASTNAME, ''BOOKTITLE'' (PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE) VOLUME#, PAGE#.</nowiki><br>
<br>
'''Adding Volume Numbers - Bibliographic Citation'''<br>
<nowiki>LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME. ''BOOKTITLE.'' Vol. #.  PUBLISHINGPLACE: PUBLISHER, PUBLISHDATE.</nowiki><br>
<br>
'''More Than One Author - Footnote Citation:'''<br>
<br>
''Example 1:''<br>
John Jones, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. ''A Cool Book.'' (New York: Book Publishing, 2019), 34. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].<br>
<br>
''Example 2:''<br>
James Grant Wilson and John Fiske, eds. ''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889.'' (New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888), 1:167. (Accessed 12 January 2024). {{FSC|153083|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D36ap 1887-89 v. 1}}; {{WorldCat|85802439|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext - with ref tags:''<br>
''Example 1:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>John Jones, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. ''A Cool Book.'' (New York: Book Publishing, 2019), 34. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example 2:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>James Grant Wilson and John Fiske, eds. ''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889.'' (New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888), 1:167. (Accessed 12 January 2024). {{FSC|153083|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D36ap 1887-89 v. 1}}; {{WorldCat|85802439|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
'''More Than One Author - Bibliographic Citation:'''<br>
<br>
''Example 1:''<br>
Jones, John, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. ''A Cool Book.'' New York: Book Publishing, 2019. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].<br>
<br>
''Example 2:''<br>
Wilson, James Grant and John Fiske, eds. ''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889.'' Vol. 1. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888. (Accessed 12 January 2024). {{FSC|153083|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D36ap 1887-89 v. 1}}; {{WorldCat|85802439|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)<br>
<br>
''Example in wikitext - with ref tags:''<br>
<br>
''Example 1:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>Jones, John, Melinda Smith, and Peter Williams. ''A Cool Book.'' New York: Book Publishing, 2019. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.websitename.com Website].</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example 2:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>Wilson, James Grant and John Fiske, eds. ''Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889.'' Vol. 1. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1888. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00009?ssrc=&backlabel=Return Ancestry] ($)</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>


[https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&SWETS=1199728061&SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&amp;SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&amp;SWETS=1199728061&amp;SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form] to order United States military records online.  
===Website Reference Format ===
*Use the ''The Chicago Manual of Style'' when creating references.
*The website address in a footnote should contain an exposed URL.
*When adding a footnote that will appear in the reference section, use the following format:<br>
'''Instructions:'''<br>
*Use the format found below:
<nowiki><ref>FIRSTNAME LASTNAME, "ARTICLETITLE," REPOSITORY, URL, accessed DATEACCESSED.</ref></nowiki>
*Replace, FIRSTNAME AND LASTNAME with the name of the article author.
*Replace, ARTICLETITLE with the title of the article.
*Replace, REPOSITORY with the name of the website it was published on.
*Replace, URL with the website address.
*Replace, DATEACCESSED with the date the website was accessed.
<br>
<br>
''Example 1 - Website Footnote:''<br>
Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.<br>
<br>
''Example 2 - Website Footnote:''<br>
Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" ''Genealogy Blog,'' https://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ accessed 8 January 2011.<br><br>
''Example 1 in Wikitext - with ref tags:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>
''Example 2 in Wikitext - with ref tags:''<br>
<nowiki><ref>Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" ''Genealogy Blog,'' https://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ accessed 8 January 2011.</ref></nowiki><br>
<br>


[http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Click here] to order United States military records online.
== References to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ==
In compliance to the [https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide Style Guide] released 5 March 2019 regarding the usage of the official name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the unofficial references, such as, "LDS" and "Mormon" have been removed from the FamilySearch Research Wiki except in the following instances:<br>
*'''Historical References:''' The term "Mormon" will remain when used in proper names, such as, the Mormon Battalion or when used as an adjective in such historical expressions as "Mormon Trail."
*'''References to the "Mormon Church":''' To clarify to the general public that “Mormon Church” is referring to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a parenthetical reference will be made. Example, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).
*'''Published Sources:''' References to books, articles, databases, and collections that include "LDS" or "Mormon" in the title will remain in the Wiki. For example, ''Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries'' and ''LDS Family History Suite 2.''
*'''Organizations and Websites:''' Organizations and websites that are not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that continue to use "Mormon" or "LDS" in their title, will remain in the Wiki. For example, ''Mormon History Association'' and ''LDS Genealogy'' website. 
*'''Classes and Handouts:''' Wiki pages, including Wiki article titles, that are previously presented classes or published handouts before the 5 March 2019 announcement that include "Mormon" or "LDS," will remain intact.
*'''Wiki Meetings and Projects:''' Agendas and minutes taken during a Wiki meeting and Wiki projects completed previously will remain as is to preserve the context on the Wiki pages.
*'''Article Redirects:''' Articles containing "Mormon" or "LDS" will be redirected to correctly titled Wiki articles. This will assist users in locating previously visited pages.
*'''Questions?:''' Any comments or questions should be directed to [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org]
=== Reviewed Wiki Articles ===
*The [[:Template:MormonLDSRemoval|MormonLDSRemoval]] template will be placed on Wiki pages containing any of the above instances to clarify that the content on the Wiki page has been reviewed and approved by FamilySearch.<br>
=== Supporting Documents ===
The following are resources support the change in the Wiki regarding proper reference to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:<br>
*[https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide Style Guide — The Name of the Church]
*[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-name-alignment Changes to Emphasize the Correct Name of the Church of Jesus Christ] - updated May 16, 2019


Clearly, the first link is much easier to read, takes less space, and helps users understand what they will find by clicking the link.


====Aggregator Websites====
== Repositories - Contact Information ==
'''Aggregator Websites:''' The definition of an aggregator website is one that gathers information from other online sources to present on their own website for reuse. The goal of the Wiki is to connect patrons directly to online databases and images as opposed to another website that contains a link to the database, such as an aggregator website. Links to aggregator websites that are a duplication of content already in the Wiki will not be allowed. Final decisions regarding the inclusion of aggregator websites will be at the discretion of the Wiki Executive Council.
*Information desired on a Wiki page regarding a repositoryis listed below.
*Do not include hours or specific employee contact information as this information changes frequently.
*The website link for the repository must be included to ensure users can verify the information listed.
*Additional information about databases and collections relative to genealogical research that are available at the repository can be listed under the contact information. Indent the bullets before listing the information.


===Templates Commonly Used in the Wiki===
''Contact Information Desired:''
==== OCLC/WorldCat ====
<br>
 
'''REPOSITORYNAME'''
*Use the [[Help:WorldCat Templates|WorldCat Template]] for links to the WorldCat website to allow the links to be easily updated if the web address changes.
ADDRESS
:*''[[Help:WorldCat Templates|Instructions]]''
ADDRESS
*When listing a book or source, the WorldCat template can be added to the end of the reference. This can be for sources online or not online.<br>  
  ADDRESS
Telephone: #######
Email: <nowiki>[mailto:address@email.com address@email.com] or [URL Contact Form]</nowiki>
[URL Website]
<nowiki>[[REPOSITORYWIKIPAGE|Research Wiki Article]]</nowiki>
[URL Facebook]
:*(Optional: indent using a colon and an asterisk and list additional repository info such as collections or other helpful information. Use a bullet for each piece of information)<br>
<br>
<br>
''Example of a [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#Bibliography_List_in_Body_of_the_Wiki_Page|Book in a list found in the body]] of the Wiki Page in wikitext code:''
''Example:''<br>
*''The Georgians: Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers'' 1984 By Jeannette Holland Austin. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company. {{FSC|359047|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.8 D2ag}}; {{WorldCat|11206286|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} <br>  
'''Seychelles National Archives'''<br>
5th June Avenue<br>
P.O. Box 720<br>
Victoria, Mahe<br>
Seychelles<br>
Telephone: +248 4 321 333<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@seychelles.net archives@seychelles.net]<br>
[https://sna.gov.sc/ Website]<br>
[[Seychelles National Archives|Research Wiki Article]]<br>
[https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1437064109845935 Facebook]
:*Genealogical Research at the National Archives has a fee.<br>
<br>
<br>
''Example of Bibliographic entry in the references section of the Wiki page in wikitext code:''
''Example wikitext code:''<br>
  *Austin, Jeannette Holland. ''The Georgians: Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers.'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1984.) {{FSC|359047|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.8 D2ag}}; {{WorldCat|11206286|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}<br>
  <nowiki>'''Seychelles National Archives'''<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>5th June Avenue<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>P.O. Box 720<br</nowiki>
<nowiki>Victoria, Mahe<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>Seychelles<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>Telephone: +248 4 321 333<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>Email: [mailto:archives@seychelles.net archives@seychelles.net]<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>[http://www.sna.gov.sc/ Website]<br><br></nowiki>
<nowiki>[[Seychelles National Archives|Research Wiki Article]]</nowiki>
<nowiki>[https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1437064109845935 Facebook]<br></nowiki>
<nowiki>:*Genealogical Research at the National Archives has a fee.<br></nowiki>
 
==Writing, Grammar, and Special Characters==
=== Abbreviations  ===
*'''Do:''' The first time you use a term that can be abbreviated, write it out and put the acronym in parentheses.
''Example:''<br>
The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index (IGI)] was a computer file created by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].
 
*'''Don't:''' Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality.  
 
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:<font color="green">Correct:</font> There is a fee to get a copy of a deceased ancestor’s Social Security application.
 
:<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> There is a US$27-$29 fee to get a copy of a deceased ancestor’s Social Security application.
 
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:<font color="green">Correct:</font> In 1800, a private in the British infantry was paid 1 shilling a day.


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:<font color="green">Correct:</font> For the Louisiana Territory, the United States paid France $15,000,000.
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:<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> For the Louisiana Territory, the United States paid France almost $190 million in today’s money.
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::{{xt|At that time, immigrants from Eastern Europe either sailed directly to the United States or changed ships in Liverpool, England, before sailing to the United States.}}
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::{{xt|This collection includes birth, death, and marriage records.}}
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::{{xt|This collection includes birth, death and marriage records.}}
 
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::{{!xt|Bannow County Wexford}}
 
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::{{xt|Lincoln began the Gettysburg address by referring to the Revolutionary War, which occurred “Four score and seven years ago”.}}
 
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::{{xt|Each record has a death and burial date.}}
:;Correct
::{{xt|Each record has either a death or burial date. Some records have both dates.}}
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::{{!xt|Each record has a death and/or burial date.}}
 
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:;Correct
::{{xt|In 1530 or 1531, the parish boundaries were changed.}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|In 1530/1531, the parish boundaries were changed.}}


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:;Correct
::{{xt|10 Vendémiaire IX (2 October 1800)}}
:;Correct
::{{xt|“All men [and women] are created equal.”}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|10 Vendémiaire IX [2 October 1800]}}


::::Correct: There is a fee to get a copy of a deceased ancestor’s Social Security application.
'''Quotation marks.''' Use double quotation marks around quotes and titles of articles rather than single quotation marks.  


::::Incorrect: There is a US$27-$29 fee to get a copy of a deceased ancestor’s Social Security application.
:;Correct
::{{xt|For more information about these records, see “Australia Census.”}}
:;Incorrect  
::{{!xt|For more information about these records, see ‘Australia Census.’}}


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::::Correct: In 1800, a private in the British infantry was paid 1 shilling a day.
:;Correct
::{{xt|The number 1 cause of war deaths was disease.}}
:;Correct  
::{{xt|The primary cause of war deaths was disease.}}
:;Incorrect
::{{!xt|The #1 cause of war deaths was disease.}}


::::Correct: For the Louisiana Territory, the United States paid France US$15,000,000.
'''Accepted authority.''' Use the Chicago Manual of Style for rules of punctuation.


::::Incorrect: For the Louisiana Territory, the United States paid France almost $190 million in today’s money.
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== References to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ==
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In compliance to the [https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide Style Guide] released 5 March 2019 regarding the usage of the official name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the unofficial references, such as, "LDS" and "Mormon" have been removed from the FamilySearch Research Wiki except in the following instances:<br>
 
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*'''Published Sources:''' References to books, articles, databases, and collections that include "LDS" or "Mormon" in the title will remain in the Wiki. For example, ''Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries'' and ''LDS Family History Suite 2.''
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*'''Organizations and Websites:''' Organizations and websites that are not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that continue to use "Mormon" or "LDS" in their title, will remain in the Wiki. For example, ''Mormon History Association'' and ''LDS Genealogy'' website.
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=== Supporting Documents ===
The following are resources support the change in the Wiki regarding proper reference to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:<br>
*[https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide Style Guide — The Name of the Church]
*[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-name-alignment Changes to Emphasize the Correct Name of the Church of Jesus Christ] - updated May 16, 2019


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