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== Grammar and Style == | == Grammar and Style == | ||
'''Important:''' Even if users are concerned about their writing skills, the FamilySearch Research Wiki wants them to contribute. The information they possess may not be obtainable by other users and is valuable to the wiki in any form. Other members of the wiki community can edit and polish the writing while keeping the content | '''Important:''' Even if users are concerned about their writing skills, the FamilySearch Research Wiki wants them to contribute. The information they possess may not be obtainable by other users and is valuable to the wiki in any form. Other members of the wiki community can edit and polish the writing while keeping the content and information intact. <br> | ||
'''Consistent grammar style within an article.''' Grammar styles may vary by a contributor’s location and preference. Whatever style is chosen by the original contributor should be maintained throughout the article. Other contributors should follow the original style.<br> | '''Consistent grammar style within an article.''' Grammar styles may vary by a contributor’s location and preference. Whatever style is chosen by the original contributor should be maintained throughout the article. Other contributors should follow the original style.<br> | ||
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'''Avoiding unclear “antecedents.”''' A pronoun represents to the last noun used before the pronoun. For clarity, pronouns should be used correctly. If needed, rewrite the sentence or repeat the noun. <br> | '''Avoiding unclear “antecedents.”''' A pronoun represents to the last noun used before the pronoun. For clarity, pronouns should be used correctly. If needed, rewrite the sentence or repeat the noun. <br> | ||
:;Correct | :;Correct | ||
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::{{xt|Ancestors who fought in the U.S. Civil War may be listed in the U.S. Civil War pension records.}} | ::{{xt|Ancestors who fought in the U.S. Civil War may be listed in the U.S. Civil War pension records.}} | ||