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Nothing in this guide should be taken as prescriptive unless otherwise indicated. | Nothing in this guide should be taken as prescriptive unless otherwise indicated. | ||
== | == Layout == | ||
=== Article titles, headings and sections === | |||
== Article titles, headings and sections == | |||
Use equal signs to mark the enclosed text as a section heading: <code>==Title==</code> for a primary section; <code>===Title===</code> for the next level (a subsection); and so on to the lowest-level subsection. The highest heading level technically possible is <code>=Title=</code>, but this is not suitable for use in articles. | Use equal signs to mark the enclosed text as a section heading: <code>==Title==</code> for a primary section; <code>===Title===</code> for the next level (a subsection); and so on to the lowest-level subsection. The highest heading level technically possible is <code>=Title=</code>, but this is not suitable for use in articles. | ||
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* Avoid starting headings with numbers (other than years), because this can be confusing for readers with the "Auto-number headings" preference selected. | * Avoid starting headings with numbers (other than years), because this can be confusing for readers with the "Auto-number headings" preference selected. | ||
== Dates and times == | Utilise existing article structures where possible. If starting a new article, search for a page on a similar topic and use its general structure (e.g. headings). Some [[:Category:Page templates|templates]] may also exist. | ||
=== Format === | |||
== Content == | |||
=== Regional varieties of English === | |||
As the content of BoroondaraWiki covers locations in Australia, the use of [[wikipedia:Australian English|Australian English]] is the preferred variety of English to use for content. Using obscure or confusing words or phrases from other varieties of English is discouraged. | |||
=== Dates and times === | |||
==== Format ==== | |||
For full dates, use the format 10 June 1921. Similarly, where the year is omitted, use 10 June. | For full dates, use the format 10 June 1921. Similarly, where the year is omitted, use 10 June. | ||
Do not use numerical date formats such as <code>03/04/2005</code>, as this could refer to 3 April or to March 4. If a numerical format is required (e.g., for conciseness in long lists and tables), use the YYYY-MM-DD format: <code>2005-04-03</code>. | Do not use numerical date formats such as <code>03/04/2005</code>, as this could refer to 3 April or to March 4. If a numerical format is required (e.g., for conciseness in long lists and tables), use the YYYY-MM-DD format: <code>2005-04-03</code>. | ||
=== Seasons === | ==== Seasons ==== | ||
As a general rule, do not refer to an event as having happened in a particular season. Roughly 50% of the world (by volume) would have been experiencing a different season to the one you mention. Exceptions exist when an event has a season in its name, such as the [[wikipedia:Winter of Discontent|Winter of Discontent]] and the [[wikipedia:Arab Spring|Arab Spring]], as well as if an event is universally seasonal, such as deciduous trees shedding their leaves in autumn. | As a general rule, do not refer to an event as having happened in a particular season. Roughly 50% of the world (by volume) would have been experiencing a different season to the one you mention. Exceptions exist when an event has a season in its name, such as the [[wikipedia:Winter of Discontent|Winter of Discontent]] and the [[wikipedia:Arab Spring|Arab Spring]], as well as if an event is universally seasonal, such as deciduous trees shedding their leaves in autumn. | ||
== Units of measurement == | === Units of measurement === | ||
Unless quoting particular units of measurement from primary sources, usage of [[wikipedia:International_System_of_Units|SI]] (or metric) units is required. If it is considered necessary to include references to other units of measurement, it is expected that an appropriate conversion will also be supplied. For example, | Unless quoting particular units of measurement from primary sources, usage of [[wikipedia:International_System_of_Units|SI]] (or metric) units is required. If it is considered necessary to include references to other units of measurement, it is expected that an appropriate conversion will also be supplied. For example, | ||
:''Smith reported in 1890 that the hotel was "three miles [4.8km] from the intersection of Red and Yellow Roads"'' | :''Smith reported in 1890 that the hotel was "three miles [4.8km] from the intersection of Red and Yellow Roads"'' | ||
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The general rule should be to ensure '''consistency within articles'''. Do not change referencing styles on entire articles unless there are good reasons. | The general rule should be to ensure '''consistency within articles'''. Do not change referencing styles on entire articles unless there are good reasons. | ||
Add reliable sources to back up information where possible. This assists verifiability and provides links for further information. | |||
== Ignore this guide == | == Ignore this guide == | ||