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'''Read each Page''' — read and take notes on pages assigned to you ....................................... {{checkbox}} | '''Read each Page''' — read and take notes on pages assigned to you ............................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
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'''Review the Law''' | '''Review the Law''' | ||
* 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 (BC & Canada) for recent changes ............................... {{checkbox}} | * Review statutory law — check statutory excerpts and compare to current legislation; check Proclamations (BC & 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 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''' | ||
* Procedural steps — have rules or policies changed? ....................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Procedural steps — have rules or policies changed? .............................................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Forms— has a form changed name or been replaced? .................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Forms— has a form changed name or been replaced? ................................................................................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | ||
* Deadlines — readers rely on these being correct ............................................................ {{checkbox}} | * Deadlines — readers rely on these being correct ................................................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Monetary amounts, costs or limits — have these details changed? ................................ {{checkbox}} | * Monetary amounts, costs or limits — have these details changed? ................................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
'''Resource Links''' | '''Resource Links''' | ||
* Check existing links — make sure they work and ALSO make sure they still point to the intended content .......................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * Check existing links — make sure they work and ALSO make sure they still point to the intended content .......................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Best external resources — have newer resources arrived and did old ones get stale? | * Best external resources — have newer resources arrived and did old ones get stale? .............................................................................................................. {{checkbox}} | ||
* Best internal links — are concepts discussed that could be cross linked to more Wikibooks and pages? | * Best internal links — are concepts discussed that could be cross linked to more Wikibooks and pages? ............................................................................................ {{checkbox}} | ||
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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 “last reviewed for legal accuracy” date .................. {{checkbox}} <br /> | 1. Edit not needed → Just update the “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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'''Cure Existing Legal Inaccuracies''' | '''Cure Existing Legal Inaccuracies''' | ||
* Fix incorrect statements — top priority is to correct wrong information, or at least remove the incorrect information ....................................................................... {{checkbox}} | * 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) ................................................................................................................................. | * 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: | '''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 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}} | ||
* Legal references — would more citations benefit or just overwhelm the reader? | * Legal references — would more citations benefit or just overwhelm the reader? ................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
'''Simple & Consistent''' | '''Simple & Consistent''' | ||
* 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 Style Guide: | ||
** Correct word emphasis, acronyms, and case citation style ........................... {{checkbox}} | ** Correct word emphasis, acronyms, and case citation style ....................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
** Apply bullets/numbered lists and punctuation .............................................. {{checkbox}} | ** 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}} | * 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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'''3. OPTIONAL CHECKLIST''' | '''3. OPTIONAL CHECKLIST''' | ||
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* Is there extraneous information that should be removed? ............................................. {{checkbox}} | * Is there extraneous information that should be removed? ......................................................................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||
* Is the overall language clear and approachable? ............................................................. {{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}} | * Are there other Wikibooks pages that would be improved by linking to your content? Speak to that other editor ................................................................................... {{checkbox}} | ||