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'''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | '''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | ||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | #'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | ||
#'''List | #'''List Dates:''' See [[#Listing Dates in Database Links|Listing Dates in Database Links]]. | ||
#'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with | #'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with dates in chronological order. Those without dates, should be at the bottom of the list in alphabetical order. | ||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the | #'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates. | ||
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database. | #'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database. | ||
#'''Adjust title:''' Sometimes a title misrepresents what is in a collection. You can add additional information using () in the title to convey the content of the collection. ''Example:'' Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (includes civil deaths, church marriages, and cemetery records) | #'''Adjust title:''' Sometimes a title misrepresents what is in a collection. You can add additional information using () in the title to convey the content of the collection. ''Example:'' Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (includes civil deaths, church marriages, and cemetery records) | ||
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