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*A wiki search should be done for the proposed title to ensure that there is not an existing article with that title.<br> | *A wiki search should be done for the proposed title to ensure that there is not an existing article with that title.<br> | ||
*Avoid duplication of articles. If an article already exists for the same topic, contributors should edit the existing article rather than create a new article. | *Avoid duplication of articles. If an article already exists for the same topic, contributors should edit the existing article rather than create a new article. | ||
*'''Specific but short titles.''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific | *'''Specific but short titles.''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific enough that users can identify the topic of the article when it appears in the search results. Avoid clever but unclear titles. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. | ||
*'''Common terms.''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well formatted name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article. | *'''Common terms.''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well formatted name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article. | ||
*You may want to run it by experienced wiki contributors. <br> | *You may want to run it by experienced wiki contributors. <br> | ||