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:*'''[[:Category:Outdated articles|Click to help review outdated information]]'''<br> | :*'''[[:Category:Outdated articles|Click to help review outdated information]]'''<br> | ||
:*'''Problem: ''' | :*'''Problem and why it needs to be fixed: ''' | ||
::Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links. | ::*Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links. | ||
:* | ::*Fixing the information results in better use of the Wiki and better results. | ||
::*Users/contributors should be able to trust that the information they are accessing is as up to date, as possible.<br> | |||
:*'''Help links: ''' | :*'''Help links: ''' | ||
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:*'''[[:Category:All articles with unsourced statements|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br> | :*'''[[:Category:All articles with unsourced statements|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br> | ||
*'''Problem:''' | *'''Problem and why it should be fixed:''' | ||
:There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. Under this section, there is usually only one statement that will need to be cited. | ::*There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. Under this section, there is usually only one statement that will need to be cited. | ||
::*Citations help to confirm the accuracy of the information, and allow the researcher to link to other sources and information on the subject. Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies. | |||
:Citations help to confirm the accuracy of the information, and allow the researcher to link to other sources and information on the subject. Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies. | |||
'''Help links:''' | '''Help links:''' | ||
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:*'''[[:Category:Articles needing citations|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br> | :*'''[[:Category:Articles needing citations|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br> | ||
*'''Problem:''' | *'''Problem and why it should be fixed:''' | ||
:There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. Under this section, the article may require more than one citation. | ::*There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. Under this section, the article may require more than one citation. | ||
::*Citations help to confirm the accuracy of the information, and allow the researcher to link to other sources and information on the subject. Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies. | |||
:Citations help to confirm the accuracy of the information, and allow the researcher to link to other sources and information on the subject. Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies. | |||
'''Help links:''' | '''Help links:''' | ||
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== Orphaned pages (3**)<br> == | == Orphaned pages (3**)<br> == | ||
'''[[Special:LonelyPages|Click to help review pages that ''could'' be linked to from other pages]]''' | '''[[Special:LonelyPages|Click to help review pages that ''could'' be linked to from other pages]]''' | ||
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'''<br>''' | '''<br>''' | ||
*'''Problem:''' | *'''Problem and why it should be fixed:''' | ||
:These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches. | ::*These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches. | ||
::*Easier searching allows users/contributors to find all useful material faster. It can be very discouraging for users if they cannot find the information they need quickly and easily. | |||
:Easier searching allows users/contributors to find all useful material faster. It can be very discouraging for users if they cannot find the information they need quickly and easily. | |||
*'''Help links:''' | *'''Help links:''' | ||
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:*'''[[Special:AncientPages|Click to help review pages that have not been edited in a long time]]''' (for possible out-of-date information)<br> | :*'''[[Special:AncientPages|Click to help review pages that have not been edited in a long time]]''' (for possible out-of-date information)<br> | ||
:*'''Problem: ''' | :*'''Problem and why it should be fixed: ''' | ||
::Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links. | ::*Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links. | ||
:* | ::*Fixing the problem results in better use of the Wiki and better results. | ||
::*Users/contributors should be able to trust that the information they are accessing is as up to date, as possible.<br> | |||
:*'''Help links: ''' | :*'''Help links: ''' | ||
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:::*Some may need to be merged with another article. | :::*Some may need to be merged with another article. | ||
::2. Search for other articles that cover the subject. | ::2. Search for other articles that cover the subject. | ||
::3. Check to see if there is anything still current and not in the current article. If so, add a paragraph in the current article. Then clear the out-of date artlicle and put a {{tl|delete}} template on the out-of-date article. | ::3. Check to see if there is anything still current and not in the current article. If so, add a paragraph in the current article. Then clear the out-of date artlicle and put a {{tl|delete}} template on the out-of-date article. | ||
::4. If nothing useful is found, clear the page and add the {{tl|delete}} template. | ::4. If nothing useful is found, clear the page and add the {{tl|delete}} template. | ||
::5. If another article is not found and the content is good, you may want to re-write the article to update it. | ::5. If another article is not found and the content is good, you may want to re-write the article to update it. | ||
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== Dead-end pages (4**)<br> == | == Dead-end pages (4**)<br> == | ||
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:*'''Problem:''' | :*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:''' | ||
::These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches. | ::*These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches. | ||
::*Easier searching allows users/contributors to find all useful material faster. It can be very discouraging for users if they cannot find the information they need quickly and easily. | |||
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:*'''Help links:''' | :*'''Help links:''' | ||