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Utilizador:ClarkGoble

2006-08-24T20:34:15Z

ClarkGoble:

I'll try to add some stuff on more philosophical topics.

FAIRwiki:Project home

2006-08-24T20:33:39Z

ClarkGoble: /* Signatures */

{{EditorLinks}}
==Introduction==

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==Wiki management==

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==Urgent needs==

The following articles are '''<span style="color:red; background-color:yellow">''high priority''</span>''' and need to be written as soon as possible. Please comment here if you would like to volunteer, or if you get to final draft status and need peer review.

*[[FAIRwiki:Templates]] — We need a central reference with a list of all the templates in the wiki.
*[[Book of Mormon and DNA evidence]] — Looks okay; could use minor improvements.
*[[Book of Mormon geography]] — Could Larry Paulson from FAIR list help?
*[[First Vision accounts]] — Can someone summarize [http://www.eldenwatson.net/1stVIntro.htm Eldon Watson's] material?
*[[Joseph Smith and polyandry]] — [[GregSmith|Greg Smith]] summarize [[AllenWyatt|Allen Wyatt's]] forthcoming material
*[[Jesus Christ is the brother of Satan]] — [[GregSmith|Greg Smith]] has started this; collaboration would help.
*[[Temple endowment changes]] — Needs to be written.

===Recently completed needs===
Thanks for:
*[[Book of Abraham papyri]] — summary, with links to longer original; thanks [[MikeAsh|Mike Ash]]!
*[[Kirtland Egyptian Papers]] — [[KevinBarney|Kevin Barney]] has done!
*[[Temple work for Holocaust victims]] — [[DavidFerguson|David Ferguson]] and other editors have done this.

Please check these new contributions for errors, improvements.

==Source material for wiki editors==

*[[Walter Martin's plagiarism criticisms]]

==Wiki editors' commitment==

===What editors may do===

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*--[[User:ClarkGoble|ClarkGoble]] 14:28, 24 Aug 2006 (MDT)Clark Goble

FAIRwiki:Style guide

2005-10-05T22:39:43Z

ClarkGoble:

This style guide gives direction on how FAIRwiki pages should be formatted and organized. Adhering to the approved style will help you create professional and appropriate wiki articles.

This article does ''not'' explain how to create pages or use Mediawiki markup language. For help with that, see [[Help:Editing]].

If you have any questions about or suggestions for the style guide, please contact Mike Parker at '''''mparker AT fairlds DOT org'''''.

==Examples of pages that meet the style==
*[[Book of Mormon textual changes]]
*[[Government during the Millenium]]

==Thou shalt not...==
*'''Privacy:''' Thou shalt not, under ''any circumstances'', put a person's name, email address, or other personal information in a wiki article without his or her express permission. This rule includes answers from the FAIR list copied to the wiki.
*'''FAIR email:''' Thou shalt not copy a message from the FAIR email list to the wiki without the express consent of the author.
*'''Sacred material:''' Thou shalt not quote language used in temple ceremonies, or describe them in such detail as would violate sacred covenants.
*'''Evil speaking:''' Thou shalt not attack the leaders of the Church (dead or living) or make personal, derogatory remarks about them. You ''may'' disagree with statements they have made, but be very careful in how you word your disagreement.

==Active voice==
In general, you should strive to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_voice ''active voice''] rather than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_passive_voice ''passive voice''] in your articles. For example:
*'''Active voice (correct):''' ''Critics charge that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''
*'''Passive voice (incorrect):''' ''It is charged that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''

==3rd person voice==
In general write in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-person_narrative "3rd person"] and not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-person_narrative "1st"] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-person_narrative "2cd person"]. For example:
*'''3rd Person (correct):''' ''Joseph Smith found the plates.''
*'''2cd Person (incorrect):''' ''Joseph Smith wrote what you read.''
*'''1st Person (incorrect):''' ''Joseph Smith wrote what I read.''

==Page layout==

In general, pages should be organized as follows:

==Criticism== (heading2)
A brief explanation of the criticism.

===Source(s) of the criticism=== (heading3)
Anti-Mormon books or web sites where the criticism originated

==Response== (heading2)
The response should be brief and summary in nature.

==Conclusion== (heading2)
A summary of the argument against the criticism.

==Further reading== (heading2)

===FAIR wiki articles=== (heading3)
*Links to related articles in the wiki (bulleted)

===FAIR web site=== (heading3)
*Links to articles on the FAIR web site; Topical Guide entries go first (bulleted) as follows--
*FAIR Topical Guide: [link]

===External links=== (heading3)
*Links to external web pages (bulleted)

===Printed material=== (heading3)
*Printed resources whose text is not available online (bulleted)

A template of this page layout, ready for copy-and-paste, is available at [[FAIRwiki:New_page_template]].

To create a page based on an answer to a question submitted to the FAIR web site, use [[FAIRwiki:Answer_template]].

==Templates for special pages==
'''Draft articles''' are those with limited and/or incomplete content. This should be indicated to the reader by adding a special tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{draft}}</nowiki></pre>

'''Answers from the FAIR list''' are articles derived from questions sumitted to the FAIR web site. Indicate this by putting this tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{question}}</nowiki></pre>

==Capitalization==
Words in headings should not be capitalized, except for:
*The first word in the heading.
*Proper names (e.g., Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc.) and titles (e.g., President Hinckley).

==Spelling==
Please spell check your edits before saving them. There are free programs you can use to check your spelling right in your web browser:
*[http://www.iespell.com/ IESpell] for Internet Explorer
*[http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/ SpellBound] for Mozilla Firefox

Use American spelling (''color'', ''archeology'') rather than British (''colour'', ''archaeology'').

==Links==
===General rule===
One of the major features of a wiki is the ability to create links within an article to other articles on related subjects. In general, you should strive to create ''appropriate'' links to wiki articles and web pages the reader may find useful.

However, do not create links to subjects that are not apologetic in nature. For example, a link to page on [[Neal A. Maxwell]] is probably not appropriate, because Elder Maxwell, in and of himself, is not an apologetic topic.

===Subject page===
The exception to the general rule is to create a subject page for a topic that will point to reader to specific articles that are apologetically-based.

For example, a page for [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] could be created that would simply refer the reader to articles where his life and actions are examined (such as [[Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries]] and [[Downplaying the King Follett discourse]].

===Anti-Mormon sites===
FAIR's policy is that we will ''not'' link to anti-Mormon web pages. If you cite an anti-Mormon web page or book, you may provide the site name (e.g., "Institute for Religious Research" or "Mormonism Research Ministry"), but do not create a link or publish a URL.

==Citations==
===Importance===
Remember, the purpose of the wiki is to give ''quick answers'' to commonly-asked questions, then to direct the reader to further resources. It is ''critical'' that you provide references for additional reading.

Try to always include:
*A link to the FAIR Topical Guide entry for the subject (if it exists) and/or articles on the FAIR web site.
*''Reliable'' articles on other web sites.
*Books and periodicals.

===Format===
Published works should be referenced in this format (note the use of quotes and italics):
:'''Book''':
:*Bruce R. McConkie, ed., ''Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith'' (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954), 1:25.
:'''Article in a periodical:'''
:*George Horton, "Understanding Textual Changes in the Book of Mormon," ''Ensign'', December 1983, p. 25.
:'''Web site:'''
:*Jeff Lindsay, [http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml "Book of Mormon Evidences"], ''jefflindsay.com'' (accessed 2 October 2005).
See the example pages, referenced above, for examples of how to format different types of citations.

==Scripture references==
[[Image:scripture_cite_copy_shortcut.png|frame|right|Copying a scripture link]]
Scripture citations should include a link to the scriptural passage on LDS.org, in this manner:
:Nephi said his father, Lehi, lived in a tent ([http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]).
Guidelines:
*Use the full name of the book of scripture (1 Nephi); do not abbreviate (1 Ne.).
*Place the reference in parentheses before the puncuation ending the sentence.
*To create the link, browse to [http://scriptures.lds.org http://scriptures.lds.org], and enter the citation (1 Nephi 2:15) into the '''Search for:''' field. The site will return your passage, with a hyperlink. Right-click on the hyperlink and choose "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location". Paste the link into your article in this manner:
<nowiki>[http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]</nowiki>

==M-dashes==
Instead of using two hyphens to break apart thoughts within a sentence, use and m-dash:
:'''Wrong:''' What's important about a testimony--and the key to obtaining one--is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
:'''Right:''' What's important about a testimony—and the key to obtaining one—is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
You can create an m-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&mdash;</pre>

==N-dashes==
When citing page or date ranges, instead of using a hyphen, use an n-dash. An n-dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and indicates a range.
:'''Wrong:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99-108.
:'''Right:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99–108.
You can create an n-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&ndash;</pre>

FAIRwiki:Style guide

2005-10-05T22:38:05Z

ClarkGoble:

This style guide gives direction on how FAIRwiki pages should be formatted and organized. Adhering to the approved style will help you create professional and appropriate wiki articles.

This article does ''not'' explain how to create pages or use Mediawiki markup language. For help with that, see [[Help:Editing]].

If you have any questions about or suggestions for the style guide, please contact Mike Parker at '''''mparker AT fairlds DOT org'''''.

==Examples of pages that meet the style==
*[[Book of Mormon textual changes]]
*[[Government during the Millenium]]

==Thou shalt not...==
*'''Privacy:''' Thou shalt not, under ''any circumstances'', put a person's name, email address, or other personal information in a wiki article without his or her express permission. This rule includes answers from the FAIR list copied to the wiki.
*'''FAIR email:''' Thou shalt not copy a message from the FAIR email list to the wiki without the express consent of the author.
*'''Sacred material:''' Thou shalt not quote language used in temple ceremonies, or describe them in such detail as would violate sacred covenants.
*'''Evil speaking:''' Thou shalt not attack the leaders of the Church (dead or living) or make personal, derogatory remarks about them. You ''may'' disagree with statements they have made, but be very careful in how you word your disagreement.

==Active voice==
In general, you should strive to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_voice ''active voice''] rather than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_passive_voice ''passive voice''] in your articles. For example:
*'''Active voice (correct):''' ''Critics charge that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''
*'''Passive voice (incorrect):''' ''It is charged that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''

==3rd person voice==
In general write in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(storytelling) "3rd person"] and not 1st or 2cd person. For example:
*'''3rd Person (correct):''' ''Joseph Smith found the plates.''
*'''2cd Person (incorrect):''' ''Joseph Smith wrote what you read.''
*'''1st Person (incorrect):''' ''Joseph Smith wrote what I read.''

==Page layout==

In general, pages should be organized as follows:

==Criticism== (heading2)
A brief explanation of the criticism.

===Source(s) of the criticism=== (heading3)
Anti-Mormon books or web sites where the criticism originated

==Response== (heading2)
The response should be brief and summary in nature.

==Conclusion== (heading2)
A summary of the argument against the criticism.

==Further reading== (heading2)

===FAIR wiki articles=== (heading3)
*Links to related articles in the wiki (bulleted)

===FAIR web site=== (heading3)
*Links to articles on the FAIR web site; Topical Guide entries go first (bulleted) as follows--
*FAIR Topical Guide: [link]

===External links=== (heading3)
*Links to external web pages (bulleted)

===Printed material=== (heading3)
*Printed resources whose text is not available online (bulleted)

A template of this page layout, ready for copy-and-paste, is available at [[FAIRwiki:New_page_template]].

To create a page based on an answer to a question submitted to the FAIR web site, use [[FAIRwiki:Answer_template]].

==Templates for special pages==
'''Draft articles''' are those with limited and/or incomplete content. This should be indicated to the reader by adding a special tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{draft}}</nowiki></pre>

'''Answers from the FAIR list''' are articles derived from questions sumitted to the FAIR web site. Indicate this by putting this tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{question}}</nowiki></pre>

==Capitalization==
Words in headings should not be capitalized, except for:
*The first word in the heading.
*Proper names (e.g., Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc.) and titles (e.g., President Hinckley).

==Spelling==
Please spell check your edits before saving them. There are free programs you can use to check your spelling right in your web browser:
*[http://www.iespell.com/ IESpell] for Internet Explorer
*[http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/ SpellBound] for Mozilla Firefox

Use American spelling (''color'', ''archeology'') rather than British (''colour'', ''archaeology'').

==Links==
===General rule===
One of the major features of a wiki is the ability to create links within an article to other articles on related subjects. In general, you should strive to create ''appropriate'' links to wiki articles and web pages the reader may find useful.

However, do not create links to subjects that are not apologetic in nature. For example, a link to page on [[Neal A. Maxwell]] is probably not appropriate, because Elder Maxwell, in and of himself, is not an apologetic topic.

===Subject page===
The exception to the general rule is to create a subject page for a topic that will point to reader to specific articles that are apologetically-based.

For example, a page for [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] could be created that would simply refer the reader to articles where his life and actions are examined (such as [[Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries]] and [[Downplaying the King Follett discourse]].

===Anti-Mormon sites===
FAIR's policy is that we will ''not'' link to anti-Mormon web pages. If you cite an anti-Mormon web page or book, you may provide the site name (e.g., "Institute for Religious Research" or "Mormonism Research Ministry"), but do not create a link or publish a URL.

==Citations==
===Importance===
Remember, the purpose of the wiki is to give ''quick answers'' to commonly-asked questions, then to direct the reader to further resources. It is ''critical'' that you provide references for additional reading.

Try to always include:
*A link to the FAIR Topical Guide entry for the subject (if it exists) and/or articles on the FAIR web site.
*''Reliable'' articles on other web sites.
*Books and periodicals.

===Format===
Published works should be referenced in this format (note the use of quotes and italics):
:'''Book''':
:*Bruce R. McConkie, ed., ''Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith'' (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954), 1:25.
:'''Article in a periodical:'''
:*George Horton, "Understanding Textual Changes in the Book of Mormon," ''Ensign'', December 1983, p. 25.
:'''Web site:'''
:*Jeff Lindsay, [http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml "Book of Mormon Evidences"], ''jefflindsay.com'' (accessed 2 October 2005).
See the example pages, referenced above, for examples of how to format different types of citations.

==Scripture references==
[[Image:scripture_cite_copy_shortcut.png|frame|right|Copying a scripture link]]
Scripture citations should include a link to the scriptural passage on LDS.org, in this manner:
:Nephi said his father, Lehi, lived in a tent ([http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]).
Guidelines:
*Use the full name of the book of scripture (1 Nephi); do not abbreviate (1 Ne.).
*Place the reference in parentheses before the puncuation ending the sentence.
*To create the link, browse to [http://scriptures.lds.org http://scriptures.lds.org], and enter the citation (1 Nephi 2:15) into the '''Search for:''' field. The site will return your passage, with a hyperlink. Right-click on the hyperlink and choose "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location". Paste the link into your article in this manner:
<nowiki>[http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]</nowiki>

==M-dashes==
Instead of using two hyphens to break apart thoughts within a sentence, use and m-dash:
:'''Wrong:''' What's important about a testimony--and the key to obtaining one--is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
:'''Right:''' What's important about a testimony—and the key to obtaining one—is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
You can create an m-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&mdash;</pre>

==N-dashes==
When citing page or date ranges, instead of using a hyphen, use an n-dash. An n-dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and indicates a range.
:'''Wrong:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99-108.
:'''Right:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99–108.
You can create an n-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&ndash;</pre>

FAIRwiki:Style guide

2005-10-05T22:37:23Z

ClarkGoble:

This style guide gives direction on how FAIRwiki pages should be formatted and organized. Adhering to the approved style will help you create professional and appropriate wiki articles.

This article does ''not'' explain how to create pages or use Mediawiki markup language. For help with that, see [[Help:Editing]].

If you have any questions about or suggestions for the style guide, please contact Mike Parker at '''''mparker AT fairlds DOT org'''''.

==Examples of pages that meet the style==
*[[Book of Mormon textual changes]]
*[[Government during the Millenium]]

==Thou shalt not...==
*'''Privacy:''' Thou shalt not, under ''any circumstances'', put a person's name, email address, or other personal information in a wiki article without his or her express permission. This rule includes answers from the FAIR list copied to the wiki.
*'''FAIR email:''' Thou shalt not copy a message from the FAIR email list to the wiki without the express consent of the author.
*'''Sacred material:''' Thou shalt not quote language used in temple ceremonies, or describe them in such detail as would violate sacred covenants.
*'''Evil speaking:''' Thou shalt not attack the leaders of the Church (dead or living) or make personal, derogatory remarks about them. You ''may'' disagree with statements they have made, but be very careful in how you word your disagreement.

==Active voice==
In general, you should strive to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_voice ''active voice''] rather than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_passive_voice ''passive voice''] in your articles. For example:
*'''Active voice (correct):''' ''Critics charge that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''
*'''Passive voice (incorrect):''' ''It is charged that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''

==3rd person voice==
In general write in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(storytelling) "3rd person"] and not 1st or 2cd person. For example:
*'''3rd Person (correct):''' ''Joseph Smith found the plates.''
*'''2cd Person (incorrect):''' 'Joseph Smith wrote what you read.''
*'''1st Person (incorrect):''' 'Joseph Smith wrote what I read.''

==Page layout==

In general, pages should be organized as follows:

==Criticism== (heading2)
A brief explanation of the criticism.

===Source(s) of the criticism=== (heading3)
Anti-Mormon books or web sites where the criticism originated

==Response== (heading2)
The response should be brief and summary in nature.

==Conclusion== (heading2)
A summary of the argument against the criticism.

==Further reading== (heading2)

===FAIR wiki articles=== (heading3)
*Links to related articles in the wiki (bulleted)

===FAIR web site=== (heading3)
*Links to articles on the FAIR web site; Topical Guide entries go first (bulleted) as follows--
*FAIR Topical Guide: [link]

===External links=== (heading3)
*Links to external web pages (bulleted)

===Printed material=== (heading3)
*Printed resources whose text is not available online (bulleted)

A template of this page layout, ready for copy-and-paste, is available at [[FAIRwiki:New_page_template]].

To create a page based on an answer to a question submitted to the FAIR web site, use [[FAIRwiki:Answer_template]].

==Templates for special pages==
'''Draft articles''' are those with limited and/or incomplete content. This should be indicated to the reader by adding a special tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{draft}}</nowiki></pre>

'''Answers from the FAIR list''' are articles derived from questions sumitted to the FAIR web site. Indicate this by putting this tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{question}}</nowiki></pre>

==Capitalization==
Words in headings should not be capitalized, except for:
*The first word in the heading.
*Proper names (e.g., Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc.) and titles (e.g., President Hinckley).

==Spelling==
Please spell check your edits before saving them. There are free programs you can use to check your spelling right in your web browser:
*[http://www.iespell.com/ IESpell] for Internet Explorer
*[http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/ SpellBound] for Mozilla Firefox

Use American spelling (''color'', ''archeology'') rather than British (''colour'', ''archaeology'').

==Links==
===General rule===
One of the major features of a wiki is the ability to create links within an article to other articles on related subjects. In general, you should strive to create ''appropriate'' links to wiki articles and web pages the reader may find useful.

However, do not create links to subjects that are not apologetic in nature. For example, a link to page on [[Neal A. Maxwell]] is probably not appropriate, because Elder Maxwell, in and of himself, is not an apologetic topic.

===Subject page===
The exception to the general rule is to create a subject page for a topic that will point to reader to specific articles that are apologetically-based.

For example, a page for [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] could be created that would simply refer the reader to articles where his life and actions are examined (such as [[Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries]] and [[Downplaying the King Follett discourse]].

===Anti-Mormon sites===
FAIR's policy is that we will ''not'' link to anti-Mormon web pages. If you cite an anti-Mormon web page or book, you may provide the site name (e.g., "Institute for Religious Research" or "Mormonism Research Ministry"), but do not create a link or publish a URL.

==Citations==
===Importance===
Remember, the purpose of the wiki is to give ''quick answers'' to commonly-asked questions, then to direct the reader to further resources. It is ''critical'' that you provide references for additional reading.

Try to always include:
*A link to the FAIR Topical Guide entry for the subject (if it exists) and/or articles on the FAIR web site.
*''Reliable'' articles on other web sites.
*Books and periodicals.

===Format===
Published works should be referenced in this format (note the use of quotes and italics):
:'''Book''':
:*Bruce R. McConkie, ed., ''Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith'' (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954), 1:25.
:'''Article in a periodical:'''
:*George Horton, "Understanding Textual Changes in the Book of Mormon," ''Ensign'', December 1983, p. 25.
:'''Web site:'''
:*Jeff Lindsay, [http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml "Book of Mormon Evidences"], ''jefflindsay.com'' (accessed 2 October 2005).
See the example pages, referenced above, for examples of how to format different types of citations.

==Scripture references==
[[Image:scripture_cite_copy_shortcut.png|frame|right|Copying a scripture link]]
Scripture citations should include a link to the scriptural passage on LDS.org, in this manner:
:Nephi said his father, Lehi, lived in a tent ([http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]).
Guidelines:
*Use the full name of the book of scripture (1 Nephi); do not abbreviate (1 Ne.).
*Place the reference in parentheses before the puncuation ending the sentence.
*To create the link, browse to [http://scriptures.lds.org http://scriptures.lds.org], and enter the citation (1 Nephi 2:15) into the '''Search for:''' field. The site will return your passage, with a hyperlink. Right-click on the hyperlink and choose "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location". Paste the link into your article in this manner:
<nowiki>[http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]</nowiki>

==M-dashes==
Instead of using two hyphens to break apart thoughts within a sentence, use and m-dash:
:'''Wrong:''' What's important about a testimony--and the key to obtaining one--is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
:'''Right:''' What's important about a testimony—and the key to obtaining one—is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
You can create an m-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&mdash;</pre>

==N-dashes==
When citing page or date ranges, instead of using a hyphen, use an n-dash. An n-dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and indicates a range.
:'''Wrong:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99-108.
:'''Right:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99–108.
You can create an n-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&ndash;</pre>

FAIRwiki:Style guide

2005-10-05T22:36:34Z

ClarkGoble:

This style guide gives direction on how FAIRwiki pages should be formatted and organized. Adhering to the approved style will help you create professional and appropriate wiki articles.

This article does ''not'' explain how to create pages or use Mediawiki markup language. For help with that, see [[Help:Editing]].

If you have any questions about or suggestions for the style guide, please contact Mike Parker at '''''mparker AT fairlds DOT org'''''.

==Examples of pages that meet the style==
*[[Book of Mormon textual changes]]
*[[Government during the Millenium]]

==Thou shalt not...==
*'''Privacy:''' Thou shalt not, under ''any circumstances'', put a person's name, email address, or other personal information in a wiki article without his or her express permission. This rule includes answers from the FAIR list copied to the wiki.
*'''FAIR email:''' Thou shalt not copy a message from the FAIR email list to the wiki without the express consent of the author.
*'''Sacred material:''' Thou shalt not quote language used in temple ceremonies, or describe them in such detail as would violate sacred covenants.
*'''Evil speaking:''' Thou shalt not attack the leaders of the Church (dead or living) or make personal, derogatory remarks about them. You ''may'' disagree with statements they have made, but be very careful in how you word your disagreement.

==Active voice==
In general, you should strive to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_voice ''active voice''] rather than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_passive_voice ''passive voice''] in your articles. For example:
*'''Active voice (correct):''' ''Critics charge that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''
*'''Passive voice (incorrect):''' ''It is charged that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''

==3rd person voice==
In general write in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(storytelling) "3rd person"] and not 1st or 2cd person. For example:
*'''3rd Person (correct):''' ''Joseph Smith found the plates.''
*'''2cd Person (incorrect):''' '"Joseph Smith wrote what you read.''
*'''1st Person (incorrect):''' '"Joseph Smith wrote what I read.''

==Page layout==

In general, pages should be organized as follows:

==Criticism== (heading2)
A brief explanation of the criticism.

===Source(s) of the criticism=== (heading3)
Anti-Mormon books or web sites where the criticism originated

==Response== (heading2)
The response should be brief and summary in nature.

==Conclusion== (heading2)
A summary of the argument against the criticism.

==Further reading== (heading2)

===FAIR wiki articles=== (heading3)
*Links to related articles in the wiki (bulleted)

===FAIR web site=== (heading3)
*Links to articles on the FAIR web site; Topical Guide entries go first (bulleted) as follows--
*FAIR Topical Guide: [link]

===External links=== (heading3)
*Links to external web pages (bulleted)

===Printed material=== (heading3)
*Printed resources whose text is not available online (bulleted)

A template of this page layout, ready for copy-and-paste, is available at [[FAIRwiki:New_page_template]].

To create a page based on an answer to a question submitted to the FAIR web site, use [[FAIRwiki:Answer_template]].

==Templates for special pages==
'''Draft articles''' are those with limited and/or incomplete content. This should be indicated to the reader by adding a special tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{draft}}</nowiki></pre>

'''Answers from the FAIR list''' are articles derived from questions sumitted to the FAIR web site. Indicate this by putting this tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{question}}</nowiki></pre>

==Capitalization==
Words in headings should not be capitalized, except for:
*The first word in the heading.
*Proper names (e.g., Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc.) and titles (e.g., President Hinckley).

==Spelling==
Please spell check your edits before saving them. There are free programs you can use to check your spelling right in your web browser:
*[http://www.iespell.com/ IESpell] for Internet Explorer
*[http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/ SpellBound] for Mozilla Firefox

Use American spelling (''color'', ''archeology'') rather than British (''colour'', ''archaeology'').

==Links==
===General rule===
One of the major features of a wiki is the ability to create links within an article to other articles on related subjects. In general, you should strive to create ''appropriate'' links to wiki articles and web pages the reader may find useful.

However, do not create links to subjects that are not apologetic in nature. For example, a link to page on [[Neal A. Maxwell]] is probably not appropriate, because Elder Maxwell, in and of himself, is not an apologetic topic.

===Subject page===
The exception to the general rule is to create a subject page for a topic that will point to reader to specific articles that are apologetically-based.

For example, a page for [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] could be created that would simply refer the reader to articles where his life and actions are examined (such as [[Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries]] and [[Downplaying the King Follett discourse]].

===Anti-Mormon sites===
FAIR's policy is that we will ''not'' link to anti-Mormon web pages. If you cite an anti-Mormon web page or book, you may provide the site name (e.g., "Institute for Religious Research" or "Mormonism Research Ministry"), but do not create a link or publish a URL.

==Citations==
===Importance===
Remember, the purpose of the wiki is to give ''quick answers'' to commonly-asked questions, then to direct the reader to further resources. It is ''critical'' that you provide references for additional reading.

Try to always include:
*A link to the FAIR Topical Guide entry for the subject (if it exists) and/or articles on the FAIR web site.
*''Reliable'' articles on other web sites.
*Books and periodicals.

===Format===
Published works should be referenced in this format (note the use of quotes and italics):
:'''Book''':
:*Bruce R. McConkie, ed., ''Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith'' (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954), 1:25.
:'''Article in a periodical:'''
:*George Horton, "Understanding Textual Changes in the Book of Mormon," ''Ensign'', December 1983, p. 25.
:'''Web site:'''
:*Jeff Lindsay, [http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml "Book of Mormon Evidences"], ''jefflindsay.com'' (accessed 2 October 2005).
See the example pages, referenced above, for examples of how to format different types of citations.

==Scripture references==
[[Image:scripture_cite_copy_shortcut.png|frame|right|Copying a scripture link]]
Scripture citations should include a link to the scriptural passage on LDS.org, in this manner:
:Nephi said his father, Lehi, lived in a tent ([http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]).
Guidelines:
*Use the full name of the book of scripture (1 Nephi); do not abbreviate (1 Ne.).
*Place the reference in parentheses before the puncuation ending the sentence.
*To create the link, browse to [http://scriptures.lds.org http://scriptures.lds.org], and enter the citation (1 Nephi 2:15) into the '''Search for:''' field. The site will return your passage, with a hyperlink. Right-click on the hyperlink and choose "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location". Paste the link into your article in this manner:
<nowiki>[http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]</nowiki>

==M-dashes==
Instead of using two hyphens to break apart thoughts within a sentence, use and m-dash:
:'''Wrong:''' What's important about a testimony--and the key to obtaining one--is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
:'''Right:''' What's important about a testimony—and the key to obtaining one—is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
You can create an m-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&mdash;</pre>

==N-dashes==
When citing page or date ranges, instead of using a hyphen, use an n-dash. An n-dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and indicates a range.
:'''Wrong:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99-108.
:'''Right:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99–108.
You can create an n-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&ndash;</pre>

FAIRwiki:Style guide

2005-10-05T22:35:27Z

ClarkGoble:

This style guide gives direction on how FAIRwiki pages should be formatted and organized. Adhering to the approved style will help you create professional and appropriate wiki articles.

This article does ''not'' explain how to create pages or use Mediawiki markup language. For help with that, see [[Help:Editing]].

If you have any questions about or suggestions for the style guide, please contact Mike Parker at '''''mparker AT fairlds DOT org'''''.

==Examples of pages that meet the style==
*[[Book of Mormon textual changes]]
*[[Government during the Millenium]]

==Thou shalt not...==
*'''Privacy:''' Thou shalt not, under ''any circumstances'', put a person's name, email address, or other personal information in a wiki article without his or her express permission. This rule includes answers from the FAIR list copied to the wiki.
*'''FAIR email:''' Thou shalt not copy a message from the FAIR email list to the wiki without the express consent of the author.
*'''Sacred material:''' Thou shalt not quote language used in temple ceremonies, or describe them in such detail as would violate sacred covenants.
*'''Evil speaking:''' Thou shalt not attack the leaders of the Church (dead or living) or make personal, derogatory remarks about them. You ''may'' disagree with statements they have made, but be very careful in how you word your disagreement.

==Active voice==
In general, you should strive to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_voice ''active voice''] rather than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_passive_voice ''passive voice''] in your articles. For example:
*'''Active voice (correct):''' ''Critics charge that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''
*'''Passive voice (incorrect):''' ''It is charged that the Church teaches unbiblical doctrines.''

==3rd person voice==
In general <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(storytelling)">write in 3rd person</a> and not 1st or 2cd person. For example:
*'''3rd Person (correct):''' ''Joseph Smith found the plates.''
*'''2cd Person (incorrect):''' '"Joseph Smith wrote what you read.''
*'''1st Person (incorrect):''' '"Joseph Smith wrote what I read.''

==Page layout==

In general, pages should be organized as follows:

==Criticism== (heading2)
A brief explanation of the criticism.

===Source(s) of the criticism=== (heading3)
Anti-Mormon books or web sites where the criticism originated

==Response== (heading2)
The response should be brief and summary in nature.

==Conclusion== (heading2)
A summary of the argument against the criticism.

==Further reading== (heading2)

===FAIR wiki articles=== (heading3)
*Links to related articles in the wiki (bulleted)

===FAIR web site=== (heading3)
*Links to articles on the FAIR web site; Topical Guide entries go first (bulleted) as follows--
*FAIR Topical Guide: [link]

===External links=== (heading3)
*Links to external web pages (bulleted)

===Printed material=== (heading3)
*Printed resources whose text is not available online (bulleted)

A template of this page layout, ready for copy-and-paste, is available at [[FAIRwiki:New_page_template]].

To create a page based on an answer to a question submitted to the FAIR web site, use [[FAIRwiki:Answer_template]].

==Templates for special pages==
'''Draft articles''' are those with limited and/or incomplete content. This should be indicated to the reader by adding a special tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{draft}}</nowiki></pre>

'''Answers from the FAIR list''' are articles derived from questions sumitted to the FAIR web site. Indicate this by putting this tag at the top of the page:

<pre><nowiki>{{question}}</nowiki></pre>

==Capitalization==
Words in headings should not be capitalized, except for:
*The first word in the heading.
*Proper names (e.g., Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc.) and titles (e.g., President Hinckley).

==Spelling==
Please spell check your edits before saving them. There are free programs you can use to check your spelling right in your web browser:
*[http://www.iespell.com/ IESpell] for Internet Explorer
*[http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/ SpellBound] for Mozilla Firefox

Use American spelling (''color'', ''archeology'') rather than British (''colour'', ''archaeology'').

==Links==
===General rule===
One of the major features of a wiki is the ability to create links within an article to other articles on related subjects. In general, you should strive to create ''appropriate'' links to wiki articles and web pages the reader may find useful.

However, do not create links to subjects that are not apologetic in nature. For example, a link to page on [[Neal A. Maxwell]] is probably not appropriate, because Elder Maxwell, in and of himself, is not an apologetic topic.

===Subject page===
The exception to the general rule is to create a subject page for a topic that will point to reader to specific articles that are apologetically-based.

For example, a page for [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] could be created that would simply refer the reader to articles where his life and actions are examined (such as [[Church reaction to Hofmann forgeries]] and [[Downplaying the King Follett discourse]].

===Anti-Mormon sites===
FAIR's policy is that we will ''not'' link to anti-Mormon web pages. If you cite an anti-Mormon web page or book, you may provide the site name (e.g., "Institute for Religious Research" or "Mormonism Research Ministry"), but do not create a link or publish a URL.

==Citations==
===Importance===
Remember, the purpose of the wiki is to give ''quick answers'' to commonly-asked questions, then to direct the reader to further resources. It is ''critical'' that you provide references for additional reading.

Try to always include:
*A link to the FAIR Topical Guide entry for the subject (if it exists) and/or articles on the FAIR web site.
*''Reliable'' articles on other web sites.
*Books and periodicals.

===Format===
Published works should be referenced in this format (note the use of quotes and italics):
:'''Book''':
:*Bruce R. McConkie, ed., ''Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith'' (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954), 1:25.
:'''Article in a periodical:'''
:*George Horton, "Understanding Textual Changes in the Book of Mormon," ''Ensign'', December 1983, p. 25.
:'''Web site:'''
:*Jeff Lindsay, [http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml "Book of Mormon Evidences"], ''jefflindsay.com'' (accessed 2 October 2005).
See the example pages, referenced above, for examples of how to format different types of citations.

==Scripture references==
[[Image:scripture_cite_copy_shortcut.png|frame|right|Copying a scripture link]]
Scripture citations should include a link to the scriptural passage on LDS.org, in this manner:
:Nephi said his father, Lehi, lived in a tent ([http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]).
Guidelines:
*Use the full name of the book of scripture (1 Nephi); do not abbreviate (1 Ne.).
*Place the reference in parentheses before the puncuation ending the sentence.
*To create the link, browse to [http://scriptures.lds.org http://scriptures.lds.org], and enter the citation (1 Nephi 2:15) into the '''Search for:''' field. The site will return your passage, with a hyperlink. Right-click on the hyperlink and choose "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location". Paste the link into your article in this manner:
<nowiki>[http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/2/15#15 1 Nephi 2:15]</nowiki>

==M-dashes==
Instead of using two hyphens to break apart thoughts within a sentence, use and m-dash:
:'''Wrong:''' What's important about a testimony--and the key to obtaining one--is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
:'''Right:''' What's important about a testimony—and the key to obtaining one—is that it comes from the Holy Spirit.
You can create an m-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&mdash;</pre>

==N-dashes==
When citing page or date ranges, instead of using a hyphen, use an n-dash. An n-dash is slightly longer than a hyphen, and indicates a range.
:'''Wrong:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99-108.
:'''Right:''' John Taylor’s testimony is found in ''History of the Church'' 7:99–108.
You can create an n-dash by typing the following code:

<pre>&ndash;</pre>

Discussão:Government during the Millennium

2005-10-05T20:47:22Z

ClarkGoble:

Once again no time, but should we mention the Council of the 50 which was explicitly organized for this?

Discussão:Nature of God/Hinckley downplaying the King Follett Discourse

2005-10-05T20:30:30Z

ClarkGoble:

Would it be appropriate here to bring in Blake Ostler, Stephen Robinson or others who make a distinction between God as Jesus once being man and God the Father as once being man. I think it would be useful to bring up the notion that Mormons accept Jesus as fully God being man.