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=== Grammar and Style === | === Grammar and Style === | ||
'''Accepted authority:''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow the [https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html Chicago Manual of Style]. | *'''Accepted authority:''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow the [https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html Chicago Manual of Style]. | ||
*'''Resource Commentary''' There should be no editorialization or subjective commentary of the nature of a website, collection, or other resource. Short, brief descriptions of a resource's topic/coverage may be allowed, but should be as brief as possible so as not to impede page flow. Adding details that may change with content updates, such as specifics about record count and coverage, should be avoided. | |||
'''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> | *'''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> | ||
*'''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> | |||
'''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> | *'''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.” | ||
*'''Avoid using “we” and “I”:''' Contributors should not use “we” or “I” to refer to themselves and others in a Wiki article. | |||
'''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.” | *'''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'']. | ||
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===Non-English Languages in the Wiki=== | ===Non-English Languages in the Wiki=== | ||
FamilySearch has 8 individual language Wikis:<br> | FamilySearch has 8 individual language Wikis:<br> | ||
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