Difference between revisions of "Checklist for Contributors"
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* Read laws in context — start with existing citations in the article ............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | * Read laws in context — start with existing citations in the article ............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Review statutory law — check statutory excerpts and compare to current legislation; check Proclamations ([http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/BCProclamations.aspx BC] & [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/CanadaProclamations.aspx Canada]) for recent changes ........................................................ {{checkbox}} | * Review statutory law — check statutory excerpts and compare to current legislation; check Proclamations ([http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/BCProclamations.aspx BC] & [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/CanadaProclamations.aspx Canada]) for recent changes ........................................................ {{checkbox}} | ||
* Check caselaw — note up cases in CanLII; note up key sections of legislation to find new cases .................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | * Check caselaw — note up cases in [http://www.canlii.org CanLII]; note up key sections of legislation to find new cases .................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Consult secondary resources — CLE articles, treatises, journals, etc. ........................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Consult secondary resources — CLE articles, treatises, journals, etc. ........................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
'''Verify Statements and Specifics''' | '''Verify Statements and Specifics''' | ||
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Once you've reviewed your pages for legal accuracy, you may decide: | Once you've reviewed your pages for legal accuracy, you may decide: | ||
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1. Edit not needed → Just update the | 1. Edit not needed → Just update the “[[Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Contributor_Guide#Legal_accuracy_date|last reviewed for legal accuracy]]” date ...................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} <br /> | ||
2. Edit is needed → See step 2. | 2. Edit is needed → See step 2. | ||
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'''Develop & Write''' — write new content when tweaking existing content won't do. Please consider: | '''Develop & Write''' — write new content when tweaking existing content won't do. Please consider: | ||
* Gaps — what is the gap in information and is filling it crucial? ................................................................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | * Gaps — what is the gap in information and is filling it crucial? ................................................................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | ||
* Plain language — keep writing simple (here are some tips) ....................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Plain language — keep writing simple (here are some [http://www.plainlanguage.gov/whatisPL/definitions/Kimble.cfm tips]) ....................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Brevity —edits should clarify meaning, not add length ........................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Brevity —edits should clarify meaning, not add length ........................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Organization — lists, subheadings and short paragraphs make reading easier and orient the reader ................................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | * Organization — lists, subheadings and short paragraphs make reading easier and orient the reader ................................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | ||
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* Clarify legal terms, include parenthetical definitions where needed ............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | * Clarify legal terms, include parenthetical definitions where needed ............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Be consistent in word choice (e.g. choose either “renter” or “tenant”) .......................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Be consistent in word choice (e.g. choose either “renter” or “tenant”) .......................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Familiarize yourself with and apply Style Guide: | * Familiarize yourself with and apply [[Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide|Style Guide]]: | ||
** Correct word emphasis, acronyms, and case citation style ....................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ** Correct [[Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide#Emphasis|word emphasis]], [[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide#Acronyms|acronyms]], and [[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide#References|case citation style]] ....................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
** Apply bullets/numbered lists and punctuation ................................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ** Apply [[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide#Lists|bullets/numbered lists]] and [[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Style_Guide#Punctuation|punctuation]] ................................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Format neutral language — writing "See the chapter/page on…" is better than "Click here for information on…" since Wikibooks are also printed ................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Format neutral language — writing "See the chapter/page on…" is better than "Click here for information on…" since Wikibooks are also printed ................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
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