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=Formatting Guidelines for Research Wiki=

Databases
Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are some guidelines that can help make the list of databases user-friendly for users.


 * 1) Bullet list: Start the database link with a bullet
 * 2) List Dates: If the database has dates listed, bring them to the front of the line for easy review for patrons to see which database might apply to their research goal.
 * 3) Hyphen and bold: Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates
 * 4) Exact title: When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database
 * 5) List website: To help let the user know what website/company provides the database, put "at" and the name of the website. You can also link the name of the website to a general search page or main page.

Specific to FamilySearch Historical Records Collections:
 * 1) RecordSearch template: Instead of an external link, use the RecordSearch template to for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases.
 * 2) How to Use this Collection: Create an internal link to the Historical Records Collection Wiki page for users to easily access the information about the collection.

Same Database on Multiple Websites

Example for several links in a section:
 * 1849-1940: at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images; Also at: Ancestry($), MyHeritage($), FindMyPast($) 

Probate Records
Online Probate Records
 * 1783 – 1998 Arkansas Wills and Probate Records 1783-1998 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
 * 1817 – 1979 at FamilySearch — images; includes guardianship's