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− | ==Creating a page for a new individual== | + | =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. | ||
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+ | <pre> | ||
+ | {{Infobox person}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | =Biographical Sketch= | ||
+ | =Children= | ||
+ | #{{individual links template}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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]]) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Infobox Person==== | ||
+ | *See [[:Template:Infobox person|Infobox Person]] for help using the info box. | ||
+ | *Use wiki links whenever possible | ||
+ | *Use semantic tags whenever possible | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Sourcing==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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)'''. <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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+ | ===Creating a page for a new individual=== | ||
#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 | ||
− | #click the document icon to the right of the individuals name | + | #click the document icon to the right of the individuals name |
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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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===examples=== | ===examples=== |
Revision as of 22:31, 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}}
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)
Infobox Person
- See Infobox Person for help using the info box.
- Use wiki links whenever possible
- Use semantic tags whenever possible
Sourcing
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.