Difference between revisions of "Checklist for Contributors"

2. EDIT & DEVELOP CONTENT  

Cure Existing Legal Inaccuracies  

• Fix incorrect statements — top priority is to correct wrong information, or at least remove the incorrect information ....................................................................... {{checkbox}}

•Update citations — add new legislation or caselaw (use CanLII's short URLs) ................................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}}

•Fix broken links and resources .......................................................................................... {{checkbox}}

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}}

• Plain language — keep writing simple (here are some tips) ............................................ {{checkbox}}

• Brevity —edits should clarify meaning, not add length ................................................... {{checkbox}}

•Organization — lists, subheadings and short paragraphs make reading easier and orient the reader ............................................................................................. {{checkbox}}

•Legal references — would more citations benefit or just overwhelm the reader? .............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}}

Simple & Consistent  

• Clarify legal terms, include parenthetical definitions where needed .............................. {{checkbox}}

•Be consistent in word choice (e.g. choose either “renter” or “tenant”) .......................... {{checkbox}}

• Familiarize yourself with and apply Style Guide:  

o Correct word emphasis, acronyms, and case citation style ........................... {{checkbox}}

o Apply bullets/numbered lists and 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}}

3. OPTIONAL CHECKLIST  

• Is there extraneous information that should be removed? ............................................. {{checkbox}}

•Is the overall language clear and approachable? ............................................................. {{checkbox}}

•Are there other Wikibooks pages that would be improved by linking to your content? Speak to that other editor ......................................................................... {{checkbox}}