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==Standardization of Wiki Pages==
We are standardizing specific types of pages on the Wiki to improve the Wiki experience for all users including those new to our website. The following is a list of pages affected and details and standardization regarding the information on that page.  
We are standardizing specific types of pages on the Wiki to improve the Wiki experience for all users including those new to our website. The following is a list of pages affected and details and standardization regarding the information on that page.<br>
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'''Until further notice, all new pages in the Wiki must be coordinated with Wiki Administration.'''
 
==All Wiki Pages ==


==All Wiki Pages==
=== Online Databases Found on Wiki Pages===
=== Online Databases Found on Wiki Pages===
*Use the [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Databases_-_Formatting_Links|Manual of Style]] regarding formatting of databases on the Wiki
*Use the Manual of Style regarding formatting of databases on the Wiki
*Following these guidelines will assist users to understand the information listed and bring uniformity to the pages
*Following these guidelines will assist users in understand the information listed and bring uniformity to the pages
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Databases_-_Formatting_Links|'''Manual of Style: Databases - Formatting Links''']]
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting|'''Formatting-Wiki Manual of Style''']]


===Protected Pages===
== Country Pages ==
*Some types of WIki pages are protected and only certain roles in the Wiki can edit them.
=== Items to be Standardized on Country Pages ===
*This is to improve consistency of content and to preserve material that is deemed complete or to prevent misrepresentation of complex topics as determined necessary by Wiki Administration.
The following should be on each Country page and should not be changed:
*Pages that are protected or use the permissions extension are:
*Breadcrumb trail
:*Country pages
*Country sidebar (see below)
:*Guided Research pages
:*Getting Started pages
:*Online Genealogy Records pages
:*Online Learning pages
 
===Content Allowed under Online Resources Heading===
Online Resources headings are to be composed of online websites, record collections, or  other sources that provide users access to pertinent genealogy records. Exceptions may be made to include links to websites/online sources that provide a researcher with significant information about a record type or strategy, even if they don't contain record access.
 
==Locality Pages==
===Master List of Record Type Headings===
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:List of Record Type Headings|List of Record Type Headings]]
 
===1st Jurisdiction - Level 0===
====Layout ====
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Admin_Level_0_Layout|Level 0 Layout (Country Page)]]
 
====Guidelines====
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Level_0_Jurisdiction_Guidelines|Level 0 Jurisdiction Guidelines]]
 
==== Items to be Standardized on Country Pages ====
The following should be on each Country page and should not be changeExample]] - draftdebar (see below)
*Paragraph at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO paragraph
*Paragraph at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO paragraph
*Section Headings, for example, "Getting Started" and "Country Information"
*Section Headings, for example, "Getting Started" and "Country Information"
*Category for: [Country] (example: England)
*Category for: [Country] (example: England)
*'''Completed Example: [[England Genealogy|''England Genealogy]]'''''
*'''Example: [[England Genealogy|''England Genealogy]]'''''
==== Items to be Standardized on Country Sidebars ====
 
The following should be on each Country sidebar and should not be changed:
=== Items to be Standardized on Country Sidebars ===
The following should be on each Country sidebar infoboxes and should not be changed:
*Flags
*Flags
*Headings, for example, "Beginning Research"
*Headings, for example, "Beginning Research"
*Category for: [Country]; [[:Category:Sidebar templates]]
*Category for: [Country]; [[:Category:Sidebar templates]]


===2nd Jurisdiction - Level 1===
== United States State Pages ==
This locality page is the next jurisdiction from the country level 0 and is labeled Level 1. For example, counties are Level 1 in England.
=== Items to be standardized on United States State Pages ===
====Layout====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Admin Level 1 Layout|Admin Level 1 Layout]] - draft
 
====Guidelines====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Level 1 Jurisdiction Guidelines|Level 1 Jurisdiction Guidelines]]
 
===3rd/4th Jurisdiction - Level 2/3===
This locality page is the next 2 jurisdictions down from a Level 1. For example, parishes in England, Level 0, counties (Level 2) is the 2nd jurisdiction. For the country, Chile, regions are Level 1, provinces are Level 2, and communes are Level 3.
====Layout====
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Admin_Level_2/3_Layout|Admin Level 2/3 Layout]]
 
====Guidelines====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Level 2/3 Jurisdiction Guidelines|Level 2/3 Jurisdiction Guidelines]]
 
===Additional Jurisdiction Pages===
====Layout====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Jurisdictions Page Layout|Admin Additional Jurisdiction Page Layouts]]
 
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==Types of Locality Pages==
=== United States State Pages ===
==== Items to be standardized on United States State Pages ====
The following should be on each US state page and should not be changed:
The following should be on each US state page and should not be changed:
*Breadcrumb trail
*Breadcrumb trail
*Statement at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO statement
*Paragraph at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO paragraph
*Section Headings, for example, "Getting Started" and "State Information"
*Section Headings, for example, "Getting Started" and "State Information"
*Category for: [State] (example: Indiana, United States); [[:Category:States of the United States]]
*Category for: [State] (example: Indiana, United States); [[:Category:States of the United States]]
*'''Example: [[Indiana, United States Genealogy|''Indiana, United States Genealogy]]'''''
*'''Example: [[Indiana, United States Genealogy|''Indiana, United States Genealogy]]'''''


==== Items to be Standardized on State Sidebars ====
=== Items to be Standardized on State Sidebars ===
The following should be on each state sidebars and should not be changed:
The following should be on each state sidebar infoboxes and should not be changed:
*Flags
*Flags
*Headings, for example, "Beginning Research"
*Headings, for example, "Beginning Research"
*Category for: State; [[:Category:Sidebar templates]]
*Category for: State; [[:Category:Sidebar templates]]
====Page Layouts for U.S. Topic Pages====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Native American State Pages Layout|State Pages for Native American Research]]


=== United States County Pages ===
== United States County Pages ==
*Specific details regarding content allowed are on the [[FamilySearch Wiki:U.S. County Page|United States County Wiki page - ''still in progress'']].
*County pages include information about databases and records for the whole county (thus, statewide collections can be found there)
*County pages include information about databases and records for the whole county (thus, statewide collections can be found there)
*Links to state topic pages should be included on the county page to save restating information about a topic that applies to the state level and every county
*Links to state topic pages should be included on the county page to save restating information about a topic that applies to the state level and every county
*'''Example: [[Franklin_County,_Indiana_Genealogy|''Franklin County, Indiana Genealogy]]'''''
*'''Example: [[Franklin_County,_Indiana_Genealogy|''Franklin County, Indiana Genealogy]]'''''


==== Items to be Standardized on US County Pages ====
=== Items to be Standardized on US County Pages ===
The following should be on each US county page and should not be changed:
The following should be on each US county page and should not be changed:
*Breadcrumb trail
*Breadcrumb trail
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*Headings as found on this example county page: [[Franklin_County,_Indiana_Genealogy|Franklin County, Indiana Genealogy]]
*Headings as found on this example county page: [[Franklin_County,_Indiana_Genealogy|Franklin County, Indiana Genealogy]]
*Category for: [County]; [State] Counties (example, California Counties)
*Category for: [County]; [State] Counties (example, California Counties)
====Miscellaneous U.S. Locality Pages====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Plantation Page Layout|Plantation Page Layout]] (does not apply to Maine Plantations)
*County Cemetery Page Layout
*County Church Records Page Layout
*County Compiled Records Page Layout


'''''NOTE: The County Transfer Project currently is restructuring every county in the United States to fit the above parameters.'''''<br>
'''''NOTE: The County Transfer Project currently is restructuring every county in the United States to fit the above parameters.'''''<br>
===Non-United States Locality Pages===
The parameters below are to be used for municipality/parish/town, etc. pages in countries excluding the United States.<br>
==== Items to be Standardized on Locality Pages ====
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Jurisdiction_Level_2|Locality page template]]
The following should be on each locality page and should not be changed:
*Breadcrumb trail
*Statement at the top of the page, sometimes called "SEO statement"
*Section headings
**On the page template above, headings appearing in bold in the table of contents (e.g. History, Resources, etc.) are required headings on each locality page. All other headings are approved for use as they apply to the specific locality.
***Though the History, Resources, etc. headings appear bolded in the Table of Contents in the page template above, the headings are ''not'' to be bolded on an actual locality page. They are bolded on this template purely for user reference.
*Place Names format
**As some localities contain many additional places, villages, etc., when those large lists are added to a locality page, they are to be formatted using the wikitext code shown on the page template shown above. Model all place name lists after the page template above, as well as the Jerslev Parish example below.
*Category/categories of jurisdictional information, e.g. "Hjørring County, Denmark"
*'''Example: [[Jerslev Parish, Hjørring, Denmark Genealogy]]'''''
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== Locality Topic Pages ==
== Locality Topic Pages ==
===Instructions for Creating Country Topic pages===
A typical locality topic page should include:
*Go to the [[Form:CountrySidebar|CountrySidebar Form page]]
*"Online Resources" heading at the top of the article listing all online resources available for that record type for that location in chronological order by year.  
*Click on the "[[Special:FormEdit/CountrySidebar|Add CountrySidebar]]" button
*For some topic pages, the online resources is under the heading, "How to Find the Records." ''Example: [[Ghana Civil Registration]]''
*''For a topic page, click on topic''
*From the "Country" dropdown, select the country by typing it in
*From "Type" select "Topic", this changes the options
*From "Topic Type" select the correct option
*A list of topic pages will appear. Select the correct one.
*From "Rating" select whatever is appropriate (Standardized, Acceptable, In-Progress, Blank).
*Save the page, it will create the page with the correct format.
*You can add the Free text or before or after saving with the form. <br>
 
'''Checklist'''<br>
*After doing above, also do the following:
:*Add Breadcrumb
:*Add the category for record type - the country topic will be added when the page is created
:*Add corresponding [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Standardized_Wiki_Pages#Standardized_Beginning_Research_Page_Layouts|topic page layout]]
*See [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Standardized_Wiki_Pages#Locality_Topic_Pages|Standardized Wiki Pages]] for more information.<br>
 
'''A typical locality topic page should include:'''<br>
*"Resources" or "Online Resources" heading at the top of the article listing all online databases and resources available for that record type for that location in chronological order by year.  
*All country topic pages should follow the corresponding page layout listed below.
*Website and database links can be repeated in the body of the article as needed.  
*Website and database links can be repeated in the body of the article as needed.  
*Topic pages for record types should include:
*Topic pages for record types should include:
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**Other unique information reference to the record type
**Other unique information reference to the record type
*All information on the topic page should be pertinent to locating records for ancestors.  
*All information on the topic page should be pertinent to locating records for ancestors.  
*Substitute records SHOULD NOT be listed as resources for the topic and will be removed.
*'''Example: ''[[Ohio Naturalization and Citizenship|Ohio Naturalization and Citizenship]]'''''
*'''Example: ''[[Ohio Naturalization and Citizenship|Ohio Naturalization and Citizenship]]'''''


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*Locality sidebar
*Locality sidebar
*Table of Contents
*Table of Contents
*"Online Resources" heading 2 at the top of the page when all resources mentioned are online
*"Online Resources" or "Online Databases" header at the top of the page
*Use "Resources" heading 2 when listing "Online Resources" and "Print Publications" subheadings 3 on a topic page; [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Gazetteers_Page_Layout|Example]]
*Category for: location (example: England) and record type (example: Civil Registration) or combination of both (example: England Civil Registration)
*Category for: location (example: England) and record type (example: Civil Registration) or combination of both (example: England Civil Registration)


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Some topic pages have a unique or adjusted layout from what is listed above:
Some topic pages have a unique or adjusted layout from what is listed above:
*Church Records; ''example: [[Ohio Church Records]]''
*Church Records; ''example: [[Ohio Church Records]]''
===Standardized Beginning Research Page Layouts===
When a new topic page is created, the following page layouts should be used for conformity purposes.
{|
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<ul class="column-spacing-fullscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Online Learning Page Layout|Online Learning]]</li>
</ul>
|}
===Standardized Record Type Page Layouts===
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:New Country Topic Pages|How to request a new country topic page]]
When a new topic page is created, the following headings in page layouts should be used for conformity purposes. As with other Wiki content, adhere to practices outlined in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. It is strongly recommended to create any new record type pages in a user sandbox before content is verified and published live.
{|
|-
<ul class="column-spacing-fullscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Adoption Page Layout|Adoption]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Bible Records Page Layout|Bible Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Business and Occupations Page Layout|Business and Occupations]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Cemeteries Page Layout|Cemeteries]] (''[[Austria Cemeteries|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Census Page Layout|Census]] (''[[Lithuania Census|Example 1]]''), (''[[Finland Census|Example 2]]''), (''[[Israel Census|Example 3]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Church Directories Page Layout|Church Directories]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Church Records Page Layout|Church Records]] (''[[Finland Church Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Civil Registration Page Layout|Civil Registration]] (''[[Finland Civil Registration|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Colonial Records Page Layout|Colonial Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Compiled Genealogies Page Layout|Compiled Genealogies]] (''[[Finland Compiled Genealogies|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Court Records Page Layout|Court Records]] (''[[Finland Court Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Crime and Punishment Page Layout|Crime and Punishment]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Diaspora Page Layout|Diaspora]] (''[[Lebanon Diaspora|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Directories Page Layout|Directories]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Divorce Records Page Layout|Divorce Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Emigration and Immigration Page Layout|Emigration and Immigration]] (''[[Finland Emigration and Immigration|Example 1]]'', ''[[Denmark Emigration and Immigration|Example 2]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Funeral Records Page Layout|Funeral Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Guardianship Records Page Layout|Guardianship Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Heraldry Page Layout|Heraldry]] (''[[Finland Heraldry|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:National Identification Number Page Layout|National Identification Number]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Jewish Records Page Layout|Jewish Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Land and Property Page Layout|Land and Property]] (''[[Finland Land and Property|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Loyalist Records Page Layout|Loyalist Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Medical Records Page Layout|Medical Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Medieval Records Page Layout|Medieval Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Military Records Page Layout|Military Records]] (''[[Finland Military Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naturalization and Citizenship Page Layout|Naturalization and Citizenship]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Newspapers Page Layout|Newspapers]] (''[[Finland Newspapers|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Nobility Page Layout|Nobility]] (''[[Finland Nobility|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Notarial Records Page Layout|Notarial Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Obituaries Page Layout|Obituaries]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Oral Genealogies Page Layout|Oral Genealogies]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Orphans and Orphanages Page Layout|Orphans and Orphanages]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Poor Law and Poorhouses Page Layout|Poor Law and Poorhouses]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Probate Records Page Layout|Probate Records]] (''[[Finland Probate Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Public Records Page Layout|Public Records]] (''[[Finland Public Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Religious Records Page Layout|Religious Records]] (''[[Finland Religious Records|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Schools and Education Page Layout|Schools and Education]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Slavery and Bondage Page Layout|Slavery and Bondage]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Social Organizations Page Layout|Social Organizations]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Social Welfare Page Layout|Social Welfare]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Social Security Administration Records Page Layout|Social Security Administration Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Taxation Page Layout|Taxation]] (''[[Finland Taxation|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Town Records Page Layout|Town Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Tribes and Clans Page Layout|Tribes and Clans]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Vital Records Page Layout|Vital Records]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Voting Records Page Layout|Voting Records]]</li>
</ul>
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===Standardized Background Page Layouts===
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:New Country Topic Pages|How to request a new country topic page]]
When a new topic page is created, the following headings in page layouts should be used for conformity purposes. As with other Wiki content, adhere to practices outlined in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. It is strongly recommended to create any new record type pages in a user sandbox before content is verified and published live.
{|
|-
<ul class="column-spacing-fullscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Biographies Page Layout|Biographies]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Church History Page Layout|Church History]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Dates and Calendars Page Layout|Dates & Calendars]] (''[[Finland Dates and Calendars|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:For Further Reading Page Layout|For Further Reading]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Gazetteers Page Layout|Gazetteers]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Handwriting Page Layout|Handwriting]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Historical Geography Page Layout|Historical Geography]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:History Page Layout|History]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Jurisdictions Page Layout|Jurisdictions]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Languages Page Layout|Languages]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Law and Legislation Page Layout|Law & Legislation]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Maps Page Layout|Maps]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming Customs Page Layout|Naming Customs]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Periodicals Page Layout|Periodicals]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Place Names Page Layout|Place Names]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Social Life and Customs Page Layout|Social Life & Customs]]</li>
<li>Individual [[FamilySearch Wiki:Cultural Group Page Layout|Cultural Group]] (''[[Lebanese in the United States|Example]]'')</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Archives and Libraries Page Layout|Archives and Libraries]]</li>
<li>[[FamilySearch Wiki:Societies Page Layout|Societies]]</li>
</ul>
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===Underserved Country Topic Page Templates===
===Underserved Country Topic Page Templates===
The Underserved Country Topic page is a project that focuses on populating topic pages for countries that have very little information in the Wiki.<br>
The Underserved Country Topic page is a project that focuses on populating topic pages for countries that have very little information in the Wiki.<br>
Structure layout and instructions on some topic pages are found here: [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Underserved Countries|Underserved Countries project]]<br>
Structure layout and instructions on some topic pages are found here: [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Underserved Countries|Underserved Countries project]]<br>
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==Historical Records Pages==
==Historical Records Pages==
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*The FamilySearch Wiki Historical Records team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Historical Records Collections pages.
*The FamilySearch Wiki Historical Records team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Historical Records Collections pages.


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==Record Finder Wiki Pages==
==Record Finder Wiki Pages==
This page is to:
This page is to:
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*Category for: [[:Category:Record Finder]]; location (example: England) and [[:Category:Research Strategies]] or combination of both (example: England Research Strategies)
*Category for: [[:Category:Record Finder]]; location (example: England) and [[:Category:Research Strategies]] or combination of both (example: England Research Strategies)


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==Research Tips and Strategies Pages==
==Research Tips and Strategies Pages==
This page contains:  
This page contains:  
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*Category for: [[:Category:Research Tips and Strategies]]; location (example: England) and [[:Category:Research Strategies]] or combination of both (example: England Research Strategies)
*Category for: [[:Category:Research Tips and Strategies]]; location (example: England) and [[:Category:Research Strategies]] or combination of both (example: England Research Strategies)


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==Guided Research Pages==
==Guided Research Pages==
*A list of prioritized databases for a specific country/locality
*A list of prioritized databases for a specific country/locality
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*The FamilySearch Wiki Content team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Guided Research pages.
*The FamilySearch Wiki Content team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Guided Research pages.


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==Online Genealogy Records (OGR) Pages==
==Online Genealogy Records (OGR) Pages==
*Found: [[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]
*Found: [[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]
*Online Genealogy Records blue buttons link to corresponding page and are on country/locality pages throughout the Wiki
*Online Genealogy Records blue buttons link to corresponding page and are on country/locality pages throughout the Wiki
*Lists databases that cover the entire country/region; smaller jurisdiction databases should be listed on the corresponding locality page
*Lists databases that cover the entire region; smaller jurisdiction databases should be listed on the corresponding locality page
:*Exception: emerging countries with newly created databases covering parts of the country may be included but must be clearly identified regarding the region the database covers
*Lists abbreviated versions of a database link to save space and for easier readability  
*Lists abbreviated versions of a database link to save space and for easier readability  
*'''Example: [[Austria Online Genealogy Records|''Austria Online Genealogy Records]]'''''
*'''Example: [[Austria Online Genealogy Records|''Austria Online Genealogy Records]]'''''
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Databases listed on the Online Genealogy Record pages should be abbreviated to save space on the Wiki page and for usability purposes.<br>  
Databases listed on the Online Genealogy Record pages should be abbreviated to save space on the Wiki page and for usability purposes.<br>  
''Examples:''<br>
''Examples:''<br>
*'''1809-1950''': {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1809-1950''': {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index and images
*'''1761-2005''': [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-nationals-armed-forces-births-1761-2005 British Nationals Armed Forces Births] at Findmypast; index ($)  
*'''1761-2005''': [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-nationals-armed-forces-births-1761-2005 British Nationals Armed Forces Births] at Findmypast; index ($)  
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''Example of multiple websites with the same collection:''<br>  
''Example of multiple websites with the same collection:''<br>  
*'''1581-1919''': {{RecordSearch|1394580|Austria, Upper Austria, Catholic Church Records (Österreich, Oberösterreich, Katholische Kirchenbücher)}} at FamilySearch; index & images, incomplete; ''Also at: [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9925  Ancestry.com] ($), [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30006/austria-upper-austria-catholic-church-records-1581-1910?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)''<br>
*'''1581-1919''': {{RecordSearch|1394580|Austria, Upper Austria, Catholic Church Records (Österreich, Oberösterreich, Katholische Kirchenbücher)}} at FamilySearch; index and images, incomplete; ''Also at: [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9925  Ancestry.com] ($), [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30006/austria-upper-austria-catholic-church-records-1581-1910?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)''<br>


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==FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages==
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*FamilySearch Centers have a template typically used for all centers: Template:FHC page outline
*FamilySearch Library have a template typically used for all libraries
*FamilySearch Wiki Content team is responsible for initially creating the FamilySearch Library Wiki page and add the link to the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Library and Affiliate Library Locator Map].
*Centers and library staff are to add relevant content to the Wiki page
*Both Center and Centre spellings are used on Wiki pages; use the correct spelling for the country
*[[Help:FamilySearch Center Wiki Pages|FamilySearch Center pages]] - Policies and instructions


==FamilySearch Centers==
=== Items to be Standardized on FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages ===
'''CENTER WIKI PAGES WILL BE REMOVED ON JULY 1, 2024'''<br>
*Category for: [[:Category:FamilySearch Centers]]; [location] FamilySearch Centers (example: England FamilySearch Centres)
*With the release of the new [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator Map], FamilySearch center Wiki pages in the English Wiki will no longer be needed except for the centers mentioned [[Help:FamilySearch Center Wiki Pages#Exceptions to Deletion of Center Wiki pages|below]].
*All information necessary to communicate with the public will be housed on the [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search Map].
 
'''Exceptions to Deletion of Center Wiki pages'''<br>
*'''Large FamilySearch Center pages''' will be deleted once their new Brightspot webpage is available.
*'''Small Centers''' that believe they need a webpage instead of just the map can request to have a Brightspot webpage. It will be provided later in 2024.
:*[https://forms.office.com/r/2bzmmTkTCp Request Form for a Brightspot webpage]
:*''Only Centers requesting a Brightspot webpage before 1 July 2024 will still have their Wiki pages available.
 
 
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==FamilySearch Affiliate Library Pages==
==FamilySearch Affiliate Library Pages==
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating an Affiliate Library Page|Creating an Affiliate Library Page]] - instructions of what how to create a new library page
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating an Affiliate Library Page|Creating an Affiliate Library Page]] - instructions of what how to create a new library page
===Policies===
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Creating_an_Affiliate_Library_Page#Linking_to_FS_Affiliate_Libraries_Page|Linking to FS Affiliate Libraries Page]] - instructions on how to add contact info the the [[FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries|FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] Wiki page.
*'''Locality Pages:''' Library (not a series of branches) information can be added to a corresponding locality page, such as a U.S. county page under the heading, Repositories.
*'''Examples:''' [[Template talk:Affiliate-libraries|Libraries, breadcrumbs, and categories]]
*'''Branch Libraries:''' Branch libraries that are part of a library system cannot have their own separate Wiki page. Information about a branch, such as contact information and collections specific to the branch will be included on the main library Wiki page. [[Prince William Public Libraries - Central Library|Example Wiki Page]]


=== Items to be Standardized on FS Affiliate Library Pages ===
=== Items to be Standardized on FS Affiliate Library Pages ===
*Breadcrumb trail back to the state or country
*Breadcrumb trail back to the state or country
*Format of address and other contact information
*Format of address and other contact information
*Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries (example: New York Archives and Libraries); county or other location the library is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)
*Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries (example: New York Archives and Libraries); county or other location the library is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)


==Libraries and Societies Pages==
==Libraries and Societies Pages==
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*Format of address and other contact information
*Format of address and other contact information
*Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries or Societies (example: New York Archives and Libraries; New York Societies); OR county or other location the library or society is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)   
*Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries or Societies (example: New York Archives and Libraries; New York Societies); OR county or other location the library or society is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)   
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== Naming New Articles ==
*Most new Wiki articles in the Main namespace are created by Wiki Administration. Contact them when creating a new article.
===Guidelines===
*'''Unique Titles:''' No two articles may have the same title. <br>
*'''Avoid Duplication of Wiki Pages:''' If an article already exists for the same topic, edit the existing article rather than creating a new article.
*'''Specific and 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.
*'''Standardized Topic Page Titles:''' Topic pages linked from the sidebar should only be limited to these topic names: [[Template:Topic list]]. All other topic pages can be descriptive and be linked to from country topic pages, and not the country sidebar.
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article|More information]]
=== Capitalization in Article Titles  ===
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.
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="625"
|-
| '''Correct'''<br>
| '''Incorrect'''<br>
|-
| Finding Newspaper Records <br>
| Finding newspaper records <br>
|-
| Cemetery Records for St. Joseph County, Michigan <br>
| Cemetery records for St. Joseph County, Michigan <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]].
=== Naming Locality Pages  ===
*'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article|FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article]]'''
'''''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>
====Guidelines====
*'''Various Jurisdiction Pages Created:''' There are many pages for localities/sub-jurisdictions within various countries in the Wiki, such as pages for states, provinces, counties, duchies, departments, etc.
*'''Places Listed in Ascending Order:''' All locality page titles are to be structured from the smallest jurisdiction level up to the country level in order, in ascending order (smallest place to largest).
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Cook County, Illinois Genealogy<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Illinois, Cook County Genealogy<br>
:'''''Exception:''''' The titles of historical records collections in FamilySearch.org list places in descending order.
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Canada Ontario Births (FamilySearch Historical Records)<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Ontario Canada Births (FamilySearch Historical Records)<br>
*'''Country Name Included in Title:''' The country should be listed in any locality page to clarify where the locality page is.
:'''''Exceptions:'''''
:*"United States" should not be included in the title of county locality pages, but should be included in the breadcrumb
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Warren County, Ohio Genealogy<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Warren County, Ohio, United States Genealogy<br>
:*Territories and islands belonging to a specific county should not include the country in the title of the locality page, but should be included in the breadcrumb
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Réunion Island Genealogy<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Réunion Island, France Genealogy<br>
*'''"Genealogy" in Title:''' All locality articles will end with the word "Genealogy".
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Hume, Berwickshire, Scotland Genealogy<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Hume, Berwickshire, Scotland<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.
*'''English Version of Country Names:''' All country pages must remain in English and not use diacritics.
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Germany
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Deutschland
*'''Native Language Version of Sub-Jurisdictions:''' If the native language(s) of a country is something other than English, all locality/sub-jurisdiction levels are to be written in the native language of the country in question in the page title.  Redirects can be used to make sure users will find the article regardless of which spelling is used. English translations/variations of the names of provinces/parishes/states/departments, etc. are not to be used in page titles, though they may be referred to elsewhere on the page to help readers with context.
::<font color="green">Correct:</font> Livorno, Toscana, Italy Genealogy<br>
::<font color="red">Incorrect:</font> Livorno, Tuscany, Italy Genealogy<br>
*'''County, Parish, Canton, Region, Department:''' These jurisdiction designations should not be included in any of the locality page titles.
:'''''Exceptions:''''' United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Chile, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Bolivia, Costa Rica
<br><br>


==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
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*'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Buttons|Wiki Buttons]]''' - more information
*'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Buttons|Wiki Buttons]]''' - more information
===Navigation Templates===
*Navigation templates previously used before the refinement of sidebars are now discontinued. The refined sidebars now automatically link to new standardized articles where navigation templates must be updated manually.


===See...More...===
 
'''Topic Pages and Locality Pages'''<br>
*Depending on the heading on the topic page, use the following phrase to send users to related topic pages when appropriate:
<nowiki>*''See [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] for more resources.''</nowiki>
or<br>
<nowiki>*''See [[Gazetteers|Gazetteers]] for more information.''</nowiki>
<br>
'''Guidelines:'''<br>
*Put the phrase in italics to increase visibility. Do not use bold.
*Always start the phrase with a bullet.
*Place the phrase either:
:*Directly after the heading and before the databases.
:*End of a bullet list after the databases.
''Note:'' To help decide which option should be used, analyze the situation. If the resources on the page being referred to are more pertinent than the databases listed, make it the first bullet in the list before the first database link. If the page being referred to is not the most important information but still gives helpful options and information to the user, place it at the end of the bullet list.
<br>
<br>
'''U.S. County Headings'''<br>
*Use the following phrase to send users to the country or state topic pages when appropriate.
<nowiki>''See [[Utah Probate Records|Utah Probate Records]] for more resources.''</nowiki>
*Add the phrase to the heading intro template without a bullet but in italics.
*Make sure the phrase is the first thing on the template so it appears directly after the heading.
<br>
'''New England Town Headings'''<br>
*Add the following phrase to send users to related topic pages when appropriate:
<nowiki>*''See [[Fairfield County, Connecticut#Cemeteries|Fairfield County Cemeteries]] for more resources''</nowiki>
*Put the phrase in italics at the end of the bullet list of online resources
*Add additional state topic page links after the county link as described above when appropriate
<br>
'''U.S. County Headings'''<br>
*Use the following phrase to send users to the country or state topic pages when appropriate.
<nowiki>''See [[Utah Probate Records|Utah Probate Records]] for more resources.''</nowiki>
*Add the phrase to the heading intro template without a bullet but in italics.
*Make sure the phrase is the first thing on the template so it appears directly after the heading.
<br>
'''New England Town Headings'''<br>
*Add the following phrase to send users to related topic pages when appropriate:
<nowiki>*''See [[Fairfield County, Connecticut#Cemeteries|Fairfield County Cemeteries]] for more resources''</nowiki>
*Put the phrase in itialics at the end of the bullet list of online resources
*Add additional state topic page links after the county link as described above when appropriate


[[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]][[Category:Style_Guidelines]]
[[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]][[Category:Style_Guidelines]]

Revision as of 16:21, 27 July 2023


Green check.png This page explains a policy, a widely accepted standard that all contributors should normally follow.
Please visit the talk page to add comments or suggestions for further development of the policy.

We are standardizing specific types of pages on the Wiki to improve the Wiki experience for all users including those new to our website. The following is a list of pages affected and details and standardization regarding the information on that page.

All Wiki Pages[edit | edit source]

Online Databases Found on Wiki Pages[edit | edit source]

  • Use the Manual of Style regarding formatting of databases on the Wiki
  • Following these guidelines will assist users in understand the information listed and bring uniformity to the pages
  • Formatting-Wiki Manual of Style

Country Pages[edit | edit source]

Items to be Standardized on Country Pages[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Country page and should not be changed:

  • Breadcrumb trail
  • Country sidebar (see below)
  • Paragraph at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO paragraph
  • Section Headings, for example, "Getting Started" and "Country Information"
  • Category for: [Country] (example: England)
  • Example: England Genealogy

Items to be Standardized on Country Sidebars[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Country sidebar infoboxes and should not be changed:

United States State Pages[edit | edit source]

Items to be standardized on United States State Pages[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each US state page and should not be changed:

Items to be Standardized on State Sidebars[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each state sidebar infoboxes and should not be changed:

United States County Pages[edit | edit source]

  • County pages include information about databases and records for the whole county (thus, statewide collections can be found there)
  • Links to state topic pages should be included on the county page to save restating information about a topic that applies to the state level and every county
  • Example: Franklin County, Indiana Genealogy

Items to be Standardized on US County Pages[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each US county page and should not be changed:

NOTE: The County Transfer Project currently is restructuring every county in the United States to fit the above parameters.

Locality Topic Pages[edit | edit source]

A typical locality topic page should include:

  • "Online Resources" heading at the top of the article listing all online resources available for that record type for that location in chronological order by year.
  • For some topic pages, the online resources is under the heading, "How to Find the Records." Example: Ghana Civil Registration
  • Website and database links can be repeated in the body of the article as needed.
  • Topic pages for record types should include:
    • What the record is/history of record
    • Information typically on the record
    • How to access the record
    • Coverage and compliance of the record type
    • Other unique information reference to the record type
  • All information on the topic page should be pertinent to locating records for ancestors.
  • Example: Ohio Naturalization and Citizenship

Items to be Standardized on Locality Topic Pages[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Locality Topic page and should not be changed:

  • Breadcrumb trail
  • Locality sidebar
  • Table of Contents
  • "Online Resources" or "Online Databases" header at the top of the page
  • Category for: location (example: England) and record type (example: Civil Registration) or combination of both (example: England Civil Registration)

Exceptions[edit | edit source]

Some topic pages have a unique or adjusted layout from what is listed above:

Underserved Country Topic Page Templates[edit | edit source]

The Underserved Country Topic page is a project that focuses on populating topic pages for countries that have very little information in the Wiki.
Structure layout and instructions on some topic pages are found here: Underserved Countries project

Historical Records Pages[edit | edit source]

This page is to:

  • Specifically for FamilySearch Historical Records Collections (published or scheduled) at FamiliySearch.org
  • Describes the collection and what records contain
  • Some articles include coverage tables
  • Gives other resources to assist in locating additional information on the collection or topic
  • These pages are created and maintained by FamilySearch staff

Items to be Standardized on Historical Records Collections Pages[edit | edit source]

  • The FamilySearch Wiki Historical Records team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Historical Records Collections pages.

Record Finder Wiki Pages[edit | edit source]

This page is to:

  • Assist the researcher in determining record types that contain the information they are looking for in that locality.
  • Links to other Wiki pages containing information about how to locate the records, including databases online and repositories
  • Example: Austria Record Finder

Items to be Standardized on Record Finder Wiki Page[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Record Finder page and should not be changed:

Research Tips and Strategies Pages[edit | edit source]

This page contains:

  • Links to specific research strategies for the locality
  • General tips and other resources for finding ancestors
  • Is not a strategy article, but an article listing to other strategy articles or websites
  • Example: Germany Research Tips and Strategies

Items to be Standardized on Research Tips and Strategies Page[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Record Finder page and should not be changed:


Guided Research Pages[edit | edit source]

  • A list of prioritized databases for a specific country/locality
  • Focuses on birth, marriage, and death information
  • Links to both free and subscription databases and websites
  • Has What Else You can Try pages to assist in problem solving when you do not locate your ancestor in the databases provided
  • Created for researchers who were beginning research in a new locality to find the very best resources
  • Are protected pages and can only be edited by FamilySearch staff
  • For more information:
  • Example: England Guided Research

Items to be Standardized on Guided Research Pages[edit | edit source]

  • The FamilySearch Wiki Content team creates, maintains, and determines layout of all Guided Research pages.

Online Genealogy Records (OGR) Pages[edit | edit source]

  • Found: Online Genealogy Records by Location
  • Online Genealogy Records blue buttons link to corresponding page and are on country/locality pages throughout the Wiki
  • Lists databases that cover the entire region; smaller jurisdiction databases should be listed on the corresponding locality page
  • Lists abbreviated versions of a database link to save space and for easier readability
  • Example: Austria Online Genealogy Records

Items to be Standardized on Online Genealogy Records Pages[edit | edit source]

The following should be on each Record Finder page and should not be changed:

  • Breadcrumb trail
  • Locality sidebar
  • Paragraph at the top of the page, sometimes called SEO paragraph
  • Category for: Category:Online Genealogy Records; location (example: England)

Formatting Databases on Online Genealogy Record Pages[edit | edit source]

Databases listed on the Online Genealogy Record pages should be abbreviated to save space on the Wiki page and for usability purposes.
Examples:


Example of multiple websites with the same collection:

FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Centers have a template typically used for all centers: Template:FHC page outline
  • FamilySearch Library have a template typically used for all libraries
  • FamilySearch Wiki Content team is responsible for initially creating the FamilySearch Library Wiki page and add the link to the FamilySearch Library and Affiliate Library Locator Map.
  • Centers and library staff are to add relevant content to the Wiki page
  • Both Center and Centre spellings are used on Wiki pages; use the correct spelling for the country
  • FamilySearch Center pages - Policies and instructions

Items to be Standardized on FamilySearch Centers and FamilySearch Library Pages[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Affiliate Library Pages[edit | edit source]

Items to be Standardized on FS Affiliate Library Pages[edit | edit source]

  • Breadcrumb trail back to the state or country
  • Format of address and other contact information
  • Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries (example: New York Archives and Libraries); county or other location the library is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)

Libraries and Societies Pages[edit | edit source]

  • These pages are used to give information about either a specific library or society
  • Use Template:Repository for new library pages
  • Use Template:Societies B for new society pages

Items to be Standardized on Libraries and Societies Pages[edit | edit source]

  • Breadcrumb trail back to the state or country it is in
  • Format of address and other contact information
  • Category may include: [locality] Archives and Libraries or Societies (example: New York Archives and Libraries; New York Societies); OR county or other location the library or society is in (Example: Westchester County, New York)

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

Buttons on the Wiki[edit | edit source]

  • Buttons are to be used sparingly on Wiki pages and are only used for specific situations.
  • Assigned button colors:
    • Blue: Online Genealogy Records pages
    • Purple: Ask the Community - can be linked to FamilySearch Community for that location or the FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups page listing all known Community groups and Facebook groups
  • Unassigned FamilySearch branded button colors:
    • Green
    • Red
    • Brown
    • Orange
    • Gray
  • Wiki Buttons - more information

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