Wikipedia:WikiProject Scouting/Article layout
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This page is part of the WikiProject Scouting editing conventions, a series of supplements to the Wikipedia Policies and guidelines and the Manual of Style. All Wikipedia policies and guidelines have clear precedence over any conventions presented here, if there is any conflict between the two. The consensus of many editors formed the conventions described here, and articles related to Scouting should heed them. However, they are not set in stone and should be treated with common sense and the occasional exception. When editing this page, please ensure that your revision reflects consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on this page's talk page. |
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A draft proposal of this page has been included in Wikipedia:WikiProject Scouting/MOS. |
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[edit] Overview
[edit] Standards
[edit] Naming
The article name should be the full name of the organization, event or award. Non-English organizations should use the romanized version of the name with the verifiable English name (if any) translated in parentheses.
[edit] Layouts
[edit] Organizations
- Divisions
Some organizations have membership divisions or sections; such divisions should have separate articles only if they meet the standard notability tests and a full article can be created.
- Article layout
- For an example article, see (?)
| Section | Content |
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| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the organization; most logo images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| Lead | Describe the TBA |
| Origins or History | Include origins, growth and influence |
| Ideals | Aims or objectives, main emblems |
| Membership divisions or sections optional |
Describe any divisions |
| Organization | How are sections and units organized; how are members known |
| Programs and activities | Describe the notable programs |
| Advancement and recognition | |
| Uniform | |
| Impact optional |
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| Issues or Controversies optional |
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| Popular culture optional |
Include this section only if significant; the main article is Scouting in popular culture |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Categories | The main category is Scouting by country; use the proper sub-category |
[edit] Events
[edit] Camps and reservations
- Reservations
Some organizations have reservations (or some similar name) that are a group of camps. Such camps should have separate articles only if they meet the standard notability tests and a full article can be created.
- Article layout
- For an example article, see Gilwell Park
| Section | Content |
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| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the camp; most camp logo images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| Lead | Describe the purpose of the camp, the location, the owner,
award and summarize the requirements in a prose format; do not simply copy a list of requirements, as many use jargon or presume the reader understands other requirements |
| Origins or History | Include history before the property was used as a Scout camp and thereafter; include the reasoning behind the camp name |
| Programs and activities | Describe the notable programs; seasonal availability; target |
| Geography or Features optional |
Include any notable natural features or geographical details |
| Camps or Campsties optional |
Reservations should include descriptions of the sub-camps; Individual, named camping sites may be listed in order to include the history behind the names, but should include a common description |
| Accommodations or Buildings optional |
Include buildings only if they are truly notable or essential to the program |
| Attractions optional |
Include other items of interest that are not part of the program, such as a museum, notable statues |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Coordinates optional |
Include coordinates using {{coor title dms}} or a similar coordinate template; this should normally be for the entrance to the camp |
| Categories | The main camp category is Scout campsites; the main country category is Scouting by country; use the proper sub-category; |
- Information to exclude
Do not include cruft such as
- Staff or alumni unless they really meet notability standards
- Detailed information presented in other articles; include a short synopsis with a link to the proper article
- Non-notable building details, such as the number of fridges in the kitchen, construction of latrines and the like
- Individual campsite details within a larger camp; a short, common description is preferred
- Lyrics to camp specific songs or prayers not used nationally
- See Wilderness Grace for a number of variations on this prayer
[edit] Awards
- Similar awards
Awards that are very similar as to purpose and requirements are encouraged to be grouped in one article.
- Article layout
- For an example article, see Silver Buffalo Award
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the award; most award images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| {{Infobox Awards}} optional |
Use this template as documented to list related awards, especially if this award is part of a series or class |
| Lead | Describe the purpose of the award and summarize the requirements in a prose format; do not simply copy a list of requirements, as many use jargon or presume the reader understands other requirements |
| Award | Describe the actual award and its meanings |
| Origins or History | Describe why the award was created; include changes in the requirements or the design of the award |
| Recipients | List notable recipients only for a national level award or a highly notable award; if the section grows, consider splitting to a list titled like "Recipients of the Foo Award" |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Category | The main category is Scout and Guide awards; use the proper sub-category |
