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The '''Conservapedia Manual of Style'''<!-- Don't change this without considering the reference to this in the "Article name" section below. --> contains standardized information regarding how to edit pages on Conservapedia. This helps keep a consistent tone in most articles.

The '''Conservapedia Manual of Style'''<!-- Don't change this without considering the reference to this in the "Article name" section below. --> contains standardized information regarding how to edit pages on Conservapedia. This helps keep a consistent tone in most articles.

==Creation of a new article ==

 

 

=== Creation of a new article ===

At Conservapedia it is easy to create a new article as can be seen by our resource: [[Conservapedia:How to create a new article|How to create a new article]].

At Conservapedia it is easy to create a new article as can be seen by our resource: [[Conservapedia:How to create a new article|How to create a new article]].

* Put one or more [[Category tag|Category tags]] at the bottom of your article, preferably for a category that already exists.

* Put one or more [[Category tag|Category tags]] at the bottom of your article, preferably for a category that already exists.

=== Persons ===

==== Persons ====

 

To facilitate the the alphabetization of individuals, add '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Surname, Given Middle}}</nowiki>''' to an article.  In this format, ''Surname'', ''Given'' and ''Middle'' are placeholders.  The placeholder ''Surname'' is the person's last name, and the placeholder ''Given'' is the person's given name or Christian name in the case of individuals baptized into the Christian faith.  ''Middle'' is optional, and can either be the complete middle name or an initial.    Names of individuals with multiple or concatenated last names should substitute whatever is appropriate to generate correct the alphabetical listing for surname.  E.g., Hillary Rodham Clinton should be '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Rodham Clinton, Hillary}}</nowiki>''' and Vicente Fox Quesada  should be '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Fox Quesada, Vicente}}</nowiki>'''.

To facilitate the the alphabetization of individuals, add '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Surname, Given Middle}}</nowiki>''' to an article.  In this format, ''Surname'', ''Given'' and ''Middle'' are placeholders.  The placeholder ''Surname'' is the person's last name, and the placeholder ''Given'' is the person's given name or Christian name in the case of individuals baptized into the Christian faith.  ''Middle'' is optional, and can either be the complete middle name or an initial.    Names of individuals with multiple or concatenated last names should substitute whatever is appropriate to generate correct the alphabetical listing for surname.  E.g., Hillary Rodham Clinton should be '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Rodham Clinton, Hillary}}</nowiki>''' and Vicente Fox Quesada  should be '''<nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT: Fox Quesada, Vicente}}</nowiki>'''.

== Article Name ==

=== Article Name ===

For example '''National Socialism''', not National socialism.  Capitialize the words in the article name.   

For example '''National Socialism''', not National socialism.  Capitalize the words in the article name.   

The article name should be used at or very close to the start of the article, and this use of it should be in '''bold'''.  See the first line of this page for an example.

The article name should be used at or very close to the start of the article, and this use of it should be in '''bold'''.  See the first line of this page for an example.

== What Not To Include In Articles ==

=== What Not To Include In Articles ===

'''The inclusion of sexual orientation in a biography is generally prohibited due to the [[Conservapedia:Commandments|Commandment]] against gossip. In the rare instance where the subject himself has publicly insisted that his sexuality is important, then the subject's own quotes are necessary as a source.'''     

'''The inclusion of sexual orientation in a biography is generally prohibited due to the [[Conservapedia:Commandments|Commandment]] against gossip. In the rare instance where the subject himself has publicly insisted that his sexuality is important, then the subject's own quotes are necessary as a source.'''     

==Date style==

===Date style===

 

*Do not wikilink dates!

*Do not wikilink dates!

*The style "July 4, 1776" is preferred.  

*The style "July 4, 1776" is preferred.  

*If it is necessary for clarity to show the era of the year, ''Always'' use BC and AD (as opposed to BCE and CE). See [[Anno Domini]] for a full discussion.

*If it is necessary for clarity to show the era of the year, ''Always'' use BC and AD (as opposed to BCE and CE). See [[Anno Domini]] for a full discussion.

==Check spelling==

===Spelling===

Always use correct spelling. All recent browsers, as with Google, can be equipped with spelling checkers that integrate directly into the browser. If you have one of the following browsers, please download the spelling checker at the link provided:

Always use correct spelling. All recent browsers, as with Google, can be equipped with spelling checkers that integrate directly into the browser. If you have one of the following browsers, please download the spelling checker at the link provided:

*''Internet Explorer'' - download at [http://www.iespell.com/ iespell]

*''Internet Explorer'' - download at [http://www.iespell.com/ iespell]

*''Opera'' - download at [http://www.opera.com/support/tutorials/opera/spellcheck/ GNU Aspell]

*''Opera'' - download at [http://www.opera.com/support/tutorials/opera/spellcheck/ GNU Aspell]

Bad spelling doesn't inspire confidence in your article.

Bad spelling doesn't inspire confidence in your article.

==Spelling==

===Country Names===

 

==Country Names==

When countries are first mentioned in articles, abbreviations are not to be used, but may be used for subsequent references. For example, use "United States" or "United States of America" and "United Kingdom", not simply "US", "U.S.", "UK", etc. After the first occurrence, it is acceptable to use "U.S." or "U.K." for example, but do not link such uses.

When countries are first mentioned in articles, abbreviations are not to be used, but may be used for subsequent references. For example, use "United States" or "United States of America" and "United Kingdom", not simply "US", "U.S.", "UK", etc. After the first occurrence, it is acceptable to use "U.S." or "U.K." for example, but do not link such uses.

==Citing Sources and Using Footnotes==

===Citing Sources and Using Footnotes===

Always cite and give credit to your sources, even if in the [[public domain]]. Please do not cite [[Wiki|wikis]] as sources, except when specifically talking about that wiki.  

Always cite and give credit to your sources, even if in the [[public domain]]. Please do not cite [[Wiki|wikis]] as sources, except when specifically talking about that wiki.  

Please also see:  [[Conservapedia: footnotes - technical help]]

Please also see:  [[Conservapedia: footnotes - technical help]]

=== Uncited Material at Conservapedia ===

==== Uncited Material at Conservapedia ====

====Completely Uncited Article or Completely Uncited Section of an Article====

=====Completely Uncited Article or Completely Uncited Section of an Article=====

If you see a article or section of an article that is '''completely''' uncited please feel free to put a [[Template:Uncited|uncited tag]] on that particular article or section of an article. Also, when placing a uncited tag on a article or section, please feel free to send the person or persons who wrote that section a friendly and gentle reminder regarding the uncited material plus a friendly thank you for contributing to Conservapedia. Having cited material helps insure that Conservapedia material is true and verifiable plus it provides a resource so readers can found more information on a subject.   

If you see a article or section of an article that is '''completely''' uncited please feel free to put a [[Template:Uncited|uncited tag]] on that particular article or section of an article. Also, when placing a uncited tag on a article or section, please feel free to send the person or persons who wrote that section a friendly and gentle reminder regarding the uncited material plus a friendly thank you for contributing to Conservapedia. Having cited material helps insure that Conservapedia material is true and verifiable plus it provides a resource so readers can found more information on a subject.   

{{QuoteBox|'''<nowiki>{{uncited}}</nowiki>'''}}

{{QuoteBox|'''<nowiki>{{uncited}}</nowiki>'''}}

====Uncited Sentence====

=====Uncited Sentence=====

If a sentence needs to be cited please uses the "fact" template at the end of the sentence.

If a sentence needs to be cited please uses the "fact" template at the end of the sentence.

{{QuoteBox|'''<nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki>'''}}

{{QuoteBox|'''<nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki>'''}}

== Re-Directs & Name Changes==

=== Re-Directs & Name Changes===

''Always'' check with an Administrator (by posting on their talk page or reaching them by email or IM) before re-directing articles or changing their names.  We prefer, if an Administrator agrees, to move pages, that keeps their edit and talk history intact, and with the article.

''Always'' check with an Administrator (by posting on their talk page or reaching them by email or IM) before re-directing articles or changing their names.  We prefer, if an Administrator agrees, to move pages, that keeps their edit and talk history intact, and with the article.

==Discussion page ==

===Discussion page ===

[[Conservapedia: Discussion page - technical help]]

[[Conservapedia: Discussion page - technical help]]

==Other Topics==

===Other Topics===

[[Conservapedia:Manual of Style/Politicians]]

[[Conservapedia:Manual of Style/Politicians]]

[[Category:Conservapedia Guidelines]]

[[Category:Conservapedia Guidelines]]