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.
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Contents

[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
{{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
Issues or Controversies
optional
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
{{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

[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