Wikipedia:WikiProject Scouting/Article layout
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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 |
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{{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 |