FamilySearch Wiki:Maintenance/Content Cleanup: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 12:30, 6 September 2011

.Out-of-date information (priority 2)[edit | edit source]

Click to help review outdated information
Problem:

Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links.

Why fix:

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.

Help links:

Category:Outdated articles

How to report:

Use the template {{outdated}}

Steps to resolve: Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.

Review the article to see what is needed.

Some may only need updating of links.
Some may need to be merged with another article.

2. Search for other articles that cover the subject.

3. Check to see if there is anything new or important in the outdated article. If so, add a paragraph in the updated article and put a {{delete}} template on the out-of-date article, after clearing the article.

4. If nothing new is found, clear the article and add the {{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.

Citations needed - statements (3)[edit | edit source]

Click to help find source citations
Problem:
Why fix:
Help links:
How to report:
Steps to resolve:

Citations needed - articles (3)[edit | edit source]

Click to help find source citations
Problem:
Why fix:
Help links:
How to report:
Steps to resolve:

Orphaned pages (3**)
[edit | edit source]

Click to help review pages that could be linked to from other pages
Problem:
Why fix:
Help links:
How to report:
Steps to resolve:

Oldest pages (4**)[edit | edit source]

Click to help review pages that have not been edited in a long time (for possible out-of-date information)
Problem:
Why fix:
Help links:
How to report:
Steps to resolve:

Dead-end pages (4**)
[edit | edit source]

Click to help review pages that may need links out to other pages
Problem:
Why fix:
Help links:
How to report:
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Resources for content maintenance (requiring some knowledge or study about the subject matter)
Type	Title (click for report)	Priority	#	How to fix
Cleanup	Out-of-date information	2	2	How to
	Citations needed (statements)	3	0	How to
	Citations needed (articles)	3	0	How to
	Orphaned Pages	3	**	How to
	Oldest Pages	4	**	How to
	Long Pages	4	**	How to
	Dead-end Pages	4	0	How to
Categorization	To be determined	2	0	How to
	Uncategorized pages	2		How to
	Uncategorized categories	3		How to
	Uncategorized files	5		How to
	Uncategorized templates	5		How to
	Wanted categories	5		How to
	Unused categories	5		How to
Content Needed	Wanted Pages	2-4		How to
	Wanted Files	5		How to
	Wanted Templates	5		How to
Other	Unused Files	4		How to
Other	Unused Templates	4		How to

**These reports are lists of pages that meet a specific criteria; they don't mean that there is
a problem with all the pages in the report and don't need to be "cleaned up."

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-[[FamilySearch Wiki:Maintenance|Maintenance Home]] ''Content and Cleanup'' [[Image:Help.jpg]]
+''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Maintenance|Maintenance Home]] &gt; Content &gt; Cleanup''
-== Out-of-date information (priority 2) ==
+== .Out-of-date information (priority 2)  ==
-[[Image:800px-The dead end.jpg|right|300x290px|800px-The dead end.jpg]]
-:*'''[[:Category:Outdated articles|Click to help review outdated information]]'''
-:*'''Problem and why it needs to be fixed:'''
-::*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:'''
+:*'''[[:Category:Outdated articles|Click to help review outdated information]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;
+:*'''Problem:&nbsp;'''
+::Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Why fix:'''
+::Better use of the Wiki and better results. &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;'''
+::*[[:Category:Outdated articles]] <br>
+:<br>&nbsp;
 :*'''How to report:'''
-::Use the template {{tl|outdated}}<br>
+::Use the template {{tl|outdated}}<br>&nbsp;
-:*'''Steps to resolve:'''Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.
+:*'''Steps to resolve:&nbsp;'''Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.
 ::#Review the article to see what is needed.
 :::*Some may only need updating of links.
 :::*Some may need to be merged with another article.
-::2.Search for other articles that cover the subject.
+:::2. &nbsp;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 <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> template on the out-of-date article, after removing the {{tl|outdated}} template.
+:::3. &nbsp;Check to see if there is anything new or important in the outdated article. &nbsp;If so, add a paragraph in the updated article and put a {{tl|delete}} template on the out-of-date article, after clearing the article.
-::4. If nothing new is found, clear the {{tl|outdated}} template and add the <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> template.
+:::4. &nbsp;If nothing new is found, clear the article 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. &nbsp;If another article is not found and the content is good, you may want to re-write the article to update it.
 <br>
-<br>
+<br>&nbsp;
+[[Category:Outdated_articles|Category:Outdated articles]]
 == Citations needed - statements (3)  ==
-:*'''[[: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>&nbsp;&nbsp;
+:*'''Problem:'''<br>&nbsp;
-*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:'''
+:*'''Why fix:'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Help links:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*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.
+:*'''How to report:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*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.
+:*'''Steps to resolve:'''<br>&nbsp;
-'''Help links:'''
-:*[[Help:How to add citations|Adding Citations]]
-*'''How to report:'''
-:Use the template {{tl|Citation needed|Citation needed}}
-*'''Steps to resolve''':
-:*Click on the link above to access the list of articles that need to have citations added, and select an article to edit.
-:*Find the template {{tl|Citation needed|Citation needed}} . This marks the item that needs source/s.
-:*Look for the source of the item.
-:**Search in the wiki to see if the statement comes from any other article in the Wiki.
-:**If no other instance is found, search Familysearch.org, and other internet sources.
-:**If a source is found, link it to the item. Continue until all items that need citation/s are cited, and then remove the{{tl|Citation needed|Citation needed}} template.
 == Citations needed - articles (3)  ==
-:*'''[[:Category:Articles needing citations|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br>
+:*'''[[:Category:Articles needing citations|Click to help find source citations]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;
+:*'''Problem:'''<br>&nbsp;
-*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:'''
+:*'''Why fix:'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Help links:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*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.
+:*'''How to report:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*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.
+:*'''Steps to resolve:'''<br>&nbsp;
-'''Help links:'''
-:*[[Help:How to add citations|Adding Citations]]
-*'''How to report:'''
-:Use the template {{tl|Source|Source]}}
-*'''Steps to resolve''':
-:*Click on the link above to access the list of articles that need to have citations added, and select an article to edit.
-:*Find the template {{tl|Source| Source]}} . This marks the item that needs source/s.
-:*Look for the source of the item.
-:**Search in the wiki to see if the statement comes from any other article in the Wiki.
-:**If no other instance is found, search Familysearch.org, and other internet sources.
-:**If a source is found, link it to the item. Continue until all items that need citation/s are cited, and then remove the {{tl|Source|Source]}} template.
 == 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]]'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;
+:*'''Problem:'''<br>&nbsp;
-*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:'''
+:*'''Why fix:'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Help links:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches.
+:*'''How to report:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*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.
+:*'''Steps to resolve:'''<br>&nbsp;
-*'''Help links:'''
-:FamilySearch Wiki:[[FamilySearch Wiki:Linking|Linking]]
-:Help:[[Help:Advanced Linking|Advanced Linking]]
-*'''How to report:'''
-:Automatic
-*'''Steps to resolve:'''
-:*[[Special:LonelyPages|List of pages]]
-:*Choose a page to review and select a subject area to research.
-:*If you find an article that is appropriate to link from the orphaned page, create a new link and save it.
 == Oldest pages (4**)  ==
-:*'''[[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>&nbsp;
-:*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:'''
+:*'''Problem:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*Old information leads all Wiki users to incorrect information and/or broken links.
+:*'''Why fix:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*Fixing the problem results in better use of the Wiki and better results.
+:*'''Help links:'''<br>&nbsp;
-::*Users/contributors should be able to trust that the information they are accessing is as up to date, as possible.<br>
+:*'''How to report:'''<br>&nbsp;
-:*'''Help links:'''
+:*'''Steps to resolve:'''<br>&nbsp;
-:*'''How to report:'''
-::Automatic<br>
-:*'''Steps to resolve:'''Click on Outdated information, and click on an article.
-::#Review the article to see what is needed.
-:::*Some may only need updating of links.
-:::*Some may need to be merged with another article.
-::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 <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> template on the out-of-date article.
-::4. If nothing useful is found, clear the page and add the <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> template.
-::5. If another article is not found and the content is good, you may want to re-write the article to update it.
-<br>
 == Dead-end pages (4**)<br>  ==
-:
+:*'''[[Special:DeadendPages|Click to help review pages that may need links out to other pages]]'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Problem:'''<br>&nbsp;
-'''[[Special:DeadendPages|Click to help review pages that may need links out to other pages]]'''
+:*'''Why fix:'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Help links:'''<br>&nbsp;
-<br>
+:*'''How to report:'''<br>&nbsp;
+:*'''Steps to resolve:'''<br>&nbsp;
-:*'''Problem and why it should be fixed:'''
+<br> {{Maintenance Resources/Content}}<br>
-::*These pages will only show up when using ''exact'' title searches. <br>
-::*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:'''
+ **These reports are lists of pages that meet a specific criteria; they don't mean that there is
-:*:FamilySearch Wiki:[[FamilySearch Wiki:Linking|Linking]]
+ a problem with all the pages in the report and don't need to be "cleaned up."
-:*:Help:[[Help:Advanced Linking|Advanced Linking]]
-:*'''How to report:'''
-:*:Automatic
-:*'''Steps to resolve:'''
-::#[[Special:DeadendPages|List of pages]]
-::#Choose a page to review and select a subject area to research.
-::#If you find an article that is appropriate to link <span style="font-style: italic;">to</span> the dead-end page, create a new link and save it. <br><br>
-<br> Lists of pages that meet a specific criteria contain two asterisks; they don't mean that there is a problem with all the pages in the report and don't need to be "cleaned up."
-[[Category:Outdated_articles|Category:Outdated articles]]