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 :#[[Special:NewPages|Click here to get a list of new pages to patrol]].
 :#Click on the title of an unpatrolled article. These articles are highlighted in the color orange, and usually appear at the top of the list.
-:#:Note: If there are a lot of orange and white items mixed together, you can click '''Hide patrolled edits '''at the top to hide everything that has been patrolled.
+:#:Note: If there are a lot of orange and white items mixed together, you can click '''Hide patrolled edits '''at the top to hide everything that has been patrolled. <br>&nbsp;
-:#Read through the article. Ensure that the content matches the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|Purpose and Appropriate Topics of the Wiki]]. Some of the possible problems are:<br>
+:#'''''Article Pages:'''''
-:#:*Content on a person's own genealogy, or biographies about specific individuals. <br>
+:##Read through the article. Ensure that the content follows the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guiding Principles|Guidelines]] and [[FamilySearch Wiki:Policies|Policies]], as well as the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|Purpose and Appropriate Topics]] of the Wiki.
-:#:*LDS-specific doctrine or information that is not research related. <br>
+:##If everything looks ok, scroll to the bottom and click '''[Mark this page as patrolled]'''. It appears on the left side of the screen above the categories.
-:#:*Inappropriate content, such as offensive language
+:##If you find a problem with the content, go to [[#Resolving_Content_Problems_in_Articles|Resolving Content Problems]] for what to do next. Some potential problems could include:
-:#:*Derogatory statements about people, things, etc.<br><br>If you find content in one of these areas, skip to the Resolving Content Problems section below.
+:##*Content on a person's own genealogy, or biographies about specific individuals. <br>
-:#If everything is ok, scroll to the bottom and click '''[Mark this article as patrolled]'''. It appears on the left of the screen above the categories.
+:##*LDS-specific doctrine or information that is not research related.
+:##*Inappropriate content, such as offensive language.
+:##*Derogatory statements about people, things, etc. <br>&nbsp;
+:#'''''Talk/Discussion Pages:'''''
+:##On Talk/Discussion pages, we are looking for something different. We are looking for:
+:##*Problems, concerns, or other issues that may need to be resolved.
+:##*How we can help those who may be asking questions on the Talk pages
+:##*Trends that may indicate larger concerns or issues to resolve
+:##Each of these items may be handled differently. When you see them, bring them up to the patrolling team to discuss.<br>&nbsp;
 :'''Note:''' When the article is patrolled, it is no longer highlighted on the list of New Pages. If you thought it was patrolled, and the title is still highlighted, refresh the screen.
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 === Patrolling Discussion and Other Pages  ===