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=Children= | =Children= | ||
#{{individual links template}} | #{{individual links template}} | ||
− | + | =Discussion and Notes= | |
− | + | =Sources= | |
+ | =Appendices and Discussions= | ||
+ | {| | ||
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+ | *[[/Source Table | Table of Sources]] | ||
+ | *[[/Timeline | Timeline]] | ||
+ | |valign="top"| | ||
+ | *[[/Research Log|Research Log]] | ||
+ | |valign="top"| | ||
+ | *[[/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion]] | ||
+ | *[[/Militia Discussion|Militia Discussion]] | ||
+ | |valign="top"| | ||
+ | *[[/Facts Still Needed|Facts Still Needed]] | ||
+ | *[[/Other Online Sources Discussions|Other Online Sources Discussions]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | =Documents= | ||
+ | {{#ask:[[category:Sources]][[has person::Full Name]]|format=gallery}} | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
===Guidelines=== | ===Guidelines=== | ||
*Include all major life events, such as birth, death, marriage, occupation, and anything else uncovered troug research. | *Include all major life events, such as birth, death, marriage, occupation, and anything else uncovered troug research. | ||
− | *All claims should be sourced. (see [[#Sourcing]]) | + | *All claims should be sourced. (see [[#Sourcing|Sourcing]]) |
+ | *Images can be used as appropriate, but should not overshadow the text. | ||
+ | *the '''Discussion and Notes''' section should be used to provide context and information about a fact presented in the '''Biographical Sketch''' when needed. | ||
====Infobox Person==== | ====Infobox Person==== | ||
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====Sourcing==== | ====Sourcing==== | ||
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+ | ===Examples=== | ||
+ | *[[David Hickox]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
+ | Notes pages should be used for individuals who don't have a Biographical Sketch as a central location for research notes. | ||
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+ | <pre> | ||
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+ | </pre> | ||
− | + | =General Guidelines= | |
− | + | ==Important Templates== | |
*Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns '''Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile)'''. <pre>{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}</pre> | *Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns '''Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile)'''. <pre>{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}</pre> | ||
*Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns '''Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile)'''. <pre>{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}</pre> | *Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns '''Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile)'''. <pre>{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}</pre> | ||
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#Search for the individual at [http://crewsgenealogy.com/tng TNG site] | #Search for the individual at [http://crewsgenealogy.com/tng TNG site] | ||
#In the search results click the name of the individual | #In the search results click the name of the individual | ||
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#click create page | #click create page | ||
#select "new individual" from the drop down. | #select "new individual" from the drop down. | ||
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==Categorization== | ==Categorization== |
Revision as of 23:23, 21 February 2014
Types of Pages for Individuals
Biographical Sketches
Biographical Sketches are long form fully sourced biographies for individuals of note. The following code can be copied and pasted for a general outline. While general outline should be used as much as possible, it can be modified if needed.
{{Infobox person}} =Biographical Sketch= =Children= #{{individual links template}} =Discussion and Notes= =Sources= =Appendices and Discussions= {| | *[[/Source Table | Table of Sources]] *[[/Timeline | Timeline]] |valign="top"| *[[/Research Log|Research Log]] |valign="top"| *[[/Birth Discussion|Birth Discussion]] *[[/Militia Discussion|Militia Discussion]] |valign="top"| *[[/Facts Still Needed|Facts Still Needed]] *[[/Other Online Sources Discussions|Other Online Sources Discussions]] |} =Documents= {{#ask:[[category:Sources]][[has person::Full Name]]|format=gallery}}
Guidelines
- Include all major life events, such as birth, death, marriage, occupation, and anything else uncovered troug research.
- All claims should be sourced. (see Sourcing)
- Images can be used as appropriate, but should not overshadow the text.
- the Discussion and Notes section should be used to provide context and information about a fact presented in the Biographical Sketch when needed.
Infobox Person
- See Infobox Person for help using the info box.
- Use wiki links whenever possible
- Use semantic tags whenever possible
Sourcing
Examples
Notes
Notes pages should be used for individuals who don't have a Biographical Sketch as a central location for research notes.
General Guidelines
Important Templates
- Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile).
{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}
- Links for individuals with Biographical Sketches where only the first and last names are known. Returns Firs Last (Biographical Sketch, Genealogy Profile).
{{Individual links first and last |First_Name =First Name |Last_Name =Last Name |TNG_ID =1234567}}
Creating a page for a new individual
- Search for the individual at TNG site
- In the search results click the name of the individual
- click the document icon to the right of the individuals name
- click create page
- select "new individual" from the drop down.