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=== Name a new article === | === Name a new article === | ||
{{main|Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. | {{main|Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. You may want to run it by experienced wiki contributors. A correctly formated name for a new article can be very helpful to users. | ||
==== Place names<br> | ==== Place names<br> ==== | ||
Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, Include the word "county" in the title of an article about a particular county. <br> | Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, Include the word "county" in the title of an article about a particular county. <br> | ||
==== Abbreviations<br> | ==== Abbreviations<br> ==== | ||
Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality. <br> | Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality. <br> | ||
For more information about naming conventions, see also [[Help:Naming conventions]]. | For more information about naming conventions, see also [[Help:Naming conventions]]. | ||