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The following includes information regarding formatting in the Research Wiki. | |||
== Character Formatting == | |||
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== Collection Links == | |||
Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are some guidelines that can help make the list of databases more user-friendly. Some of the examples below use the RecordSearch template for FamilySearch collections. | Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are some guidelines that can help make the list of databases more user-friendly. Some of the examples below use the RecordSearch template for FamilySearch collections. | ||
*[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | *[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | ||
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | *[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | ||
=== Databases === | |||
Below is the way to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections on a Wiki page.<br><br> | Below is the way to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | *{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | ||
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==== Linking to Websites ==== | |||
*List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" | *List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" | ||
*Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection | *Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection | ||
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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | |||
Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | ||
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#'''Other info:''' And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include a note like, incomplete. Or, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name.<br><br> | #'''Other info:''' And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include a note like, incomplete. Or, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name.<br><br> | ||
=== Free and Subscription Websites === | |||
====Free Websites==== | |||
Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a "($)" is free.<br><br> | Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a "($)" is free.<br><br> | ||
====Subscription Websites==== | |||
If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. For websites requiring pound sterling, use "(£)." | If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. For websites requiring pound sterling, use "(£)." | ||
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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | |||
When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. '''NOTE: Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br><br>''' | When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. '''NOTE: Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br><br>''' | ||
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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | |||
When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records database === | |||
For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, the RecordSearch template is used to assist in updating URL links. Historical records collections have a link that says "How to Use this Collection" on the collection page. See screenshot below for example.<br><br> | For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, the RecordSearch template is used to assist in updating URL links. Historical records collections have a link that says "How to Use this Collection" on the collection page. See screenshot below for example.<br><br> | ||
[[File:Hr screenshot.PNG|400px]]<br> | [[File:Hr screenshot.PNG|400px]]<br> | ||
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== Source Citations == | |||
There is no one way to create a source. Many sources in the reference section of wiki pages follow The Chicago Manual of Style, but all are acceptable. Below are some suggested formatting regarding citations. | There is no one way to create a source. Many sources in the reference section of wiki pages follow The Chicago Manual of Style, but all are acceptable. Below are some suggested formatting regarding citations. | ||
=== Reference Bibliography === | |||
When adding a reference to information within a Wiki article, use the following code:<br> | When adding a reference to information within a Wiki article, use the following code:<br> | ||
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Chile’s official language is Spanish.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.</ref> <br> | Chile’s official language is Spanish.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Chile," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile, accessed 24 March 2016.</ref> <br> | ||
=== Adding References Heading === | |||
Add a heading 2 or heading 3 (whichever is more appropriate for the page) named '''References''' as the last header on the page; i.e. at the bottom of the page <u>before</u> the NAVBOX and Category templates. The '''reference list''' tag is added below the header in the following format:<br> | Add a heading 2 or heading 3 (whichever is more appropriate for the page) named '''References''' as the last header on the page; i.e. at the bottom of the page <u>before</u> the NAVBOX and Category templates. The '''reference list''' tag is added below the header in the following format:<br> | ||
<nowiki>== References ==</nowiki><br> | <nowiki>== References ==</nowiki><br> | ||
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''More information can be found on [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|Source Citation Formats]]'' <br> | ''More information can be found on [[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats|Source Citation Formats]]'' <br> | ||
=== Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page === | |||
When there are long lists of books or articles within a Wiki page, use the suggested format. This allows users to easily scan a list of pertinent resources.<br> | When there are long lists of books or articles within a Wiki page, use the suggested format. This allows users to easily scan a list of pertinent resources.<br> | ||
Add the information in the following order, left to right:<br> | Add the information in the following order, left to right:<br> | ||
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:''Niobrara Centennial 1856-1956.'' N.d. N.p: n.p.<br> | :''Niobrara Centennial 1856-1956.'' N.d. N.p: n.p.<br> | ||
== Repositories - Contact Information == | |||
Below is the suggested format for listing information about a specific repository in the Wiki: | Below is the suggested format for listing information about a specific repository in the Wiki: | ||
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::SR500.00 if the staff carries out your research. | ::SR500.00 if the staff carries out your research. | ||
== Geographical Names == | |||
See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|Naming Conventions for Geographic Names]] for more information. | See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|Naming Conventions for Geographic Names]] for more information. | ||
== Acronyms and Abbreviations == | |||
The first time you use a term that can be abbreviated, write it out and put the acronym in parentheses, e.g., the zone improvement plan (zip) codes were developed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 1963. | The first time you use a term that can be abbreviated, write it out and put the acronym in parentheses, e.g., the zone improvement plan (zip) codes were developed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 1963. | ||
[[Category:Writing_Wiki_Articles]] [[Category:Editing_Wiki_Articles]] [[Category:Style_Guidelines]] | [[Category:Writing_Wiki_Articles]] [[Category:Editing_Wiki_Articles]] [[Category:Style_Guidelines]] | ||
== Naming subheadings within articles == | |||
=== Organizing information === | |||
In an article, subheadings or sections should be used to organize the content and keep similar information together. Subheadings should help users scan an article to find the information they need. | In an article, subheadings or sections should be used to organize the content and keep similar information together. Subheadings should help users scan an article to find the information they need. | ||
=== Guidelines for subheadings/section titles === | |||
Use the guidelines for article titles with the following differences. Once you put in a title it can't be changed by you but subtitles can be changed, removed and reorganized by you. | Use the guidelines for article titles with the following differences. Once you put in a title it can't be changed by you but subtitles can be changed, removed and reorganized by you. | ||
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