FamilySearch Wiki:Maintenance/Content Cleanup: Difference between revisions

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== Out-of-date information (priority 2) ==

:*'''[[:Category:Outdated articles|Click to help review outdated information]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;

:*'''Problem and why it needs to be fixed:&nbsp;'''  

::*Users/contributors should be able to trust that the information they are accessing is as up to date, as possible.<br>&nbsp;

:*'''Help links:&nbsp;'''

::Use the template {{tl|outdated}}<br>&nbsp;

:*'''Steps to resolve:&nbsp;'''Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.  

::2. &nbsp;Search for other articles that cover the subject.  

::3. &nbsp;Check to see if there is anything still current and not in the current article. &nbsp;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 Then clear the out-of date artlicle and put a {{tl|delete}} template on the out-of-date article, after removing the {{tl|outdated}} template.  

::4. &nbsp;If nothing new is found, clear the {{tl|outdated}} template and add the {{tl|delete}} template.  

::5. &nbsp;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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:*'''[[:Category:All articles with unsourced statements|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;

::*There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. &nbsp;Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies.

:Use the template {{tl|Citation needed|Citation needed}} &nbsp;

:*'''[[:Category:Articles needing citations|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;

::*There are no citations to confirm the accuracy of the material quoted. &nbsp;Without the source, the trail to further research is broken. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies.

:Use the template {{tl|Source|Source]}} &nbsp;

:Help:&nbsp;[[Help:Advanced Linking|Advanced Linking]]

:*'''[[Special:AncientPages|Click to help review pages that have not been edited in a long time]]''' (for possible out-of-date information)<br>&nbsp;

:*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:&nbsp;'''  

::*Users/contributors should be able to trust that the information they are accessing is as up to date, as possible.<br>&nbsp;

:*'''Help links:&nbsp;'''

::Automatic<br>&nbsp;

:*'''Steps to resolve:&nbsp;'''Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.  

::2. &nbsp;Search for other articles that cover the subject.  

::3. &nbsp;Check to see if there is anything still current and not in the current article. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;If nothing useful is found, clear the page and add the {{tl|delete}} template.  

::5. &nbsp;If another article is not found and the content is good, you may want to re-write the article to update it.

::*These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches.&nbsp; <br>