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This style guide applies to all Original Source pages and will be enforced.
 
This style guide applies to all Original Source pages and will be enforced.
  
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==Page Naming Convensions==
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==1. Page Naming Convensions==
 
===Entire Books per Page or Single Chapter per Page?===
 
===Entire Books per Page or Single Chapter per Page?===
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Users are free to decide themselves if it is more appropriate to host an '''entire book''' on a single page or '''single chapter''' per page, but are asked to consider that while [[WikiMedia]] has no fixed text limit, pages do become unstable above ~2 MB of wikitext leading to a host of problems.  Smaller portions may be appropriate and may improve stability.  If alot of artwork is involved, single chapters may improve load times.  The choice to host the entire volumn or by the chapter is up to the content uploader; but the naming convension must be adhered to.
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Users are free to decide themselves if it is more appropriate to host an '''entire book''' on a single page or '''single chapter''' per page, but are asked to consider that while [[WikiMedia]] has no fixed text limit, pages do become unstable above ~2 MB of wikitext leading to a host of problems.  Smaller portions may be appropriate and may improve stability.  If alot of artwork is involved, single chapters may improve load times.  The choice to host the entire volume or by the chapter is up to the content uploader; but the naming convension must be adhered to.
  
 
===Naming Convension===
 
===Naming Convension===
 
Each page name in [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]] must:
 
Each page name in [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]] must:
 
* prefix with the designation of '''Original Source:''' followed by a '''space'''.
 
* prefix with the designation of '''Original Source:''' followed by a '''space'''.
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* include a professional title if applicable such as '''Dr.''' or '''Sir''' as this signals [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard|Experience]]'' and [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard|Expertise]] under the [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard]].
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* include a professional title if applicable such as '''Dr.''' or '''Sir''' as this signals [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard|Experience]] and [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard|Expertise]] under the [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard]].
 
* follow with '''First Name''' and then '''Last Name'''', which is then followed by a '''space''' charcter and always a '''hyphen''' (not an [[em-dash]] or [[en-dash]], as these create Wiki-wide navigation confusions) as this signals SEO hard idea seperation between the author's name and the following volume title.
 
* follow with '''First Name''' and then '''Last Name'''', which is then followed by a '''space''' charcter and always a '''hyphen''' (not an [[em-dash]] or [[en-dash]], as these create Wiki-wide navigation confusions) as this signals SEO hard idea seperation between the author's name and the following volume title.
 
* ensure that there is another '''space''' and insert the volume's '''working title'''
 
* ensure that there is another '''space''' and insert the volume's '''working title'''
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* '''Single chapter -''' Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1
 
* '''Single chapter -''' Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1
  
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==2. Intro Paragraph==
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==2. Intro Paragraphs==
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Each page begins with the following standard intro paragraph:
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Each page begins with the following standard intro paragraphs:
  
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:"This page is part of [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]], which preserves public-domain primary texts in a structured, linkable format. Encyclopedic references may use [[Internal Links]] to jump directly to specific paragraphs, such as [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 2#1]]. These internal anchors improve user experience and strengthen [[SEO Trust Signals]]. Please enjoy and make full use of the materials below."
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:''"This page is part of [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]], which preserves public-domain primary texts in a structured yet academically referancable format that can be easily copy-and-pasted by users.
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:''"All readers are actively encouraged to create internal links to [[Conservapedia|Conservapedia's]] related encyclopedic articles.  Readers are also asked to add [[Internal Links|internal links]] and references from the encyclopedic articles back to these original source documents.  [[Internal Links]] can jump directly to specific paragraphs, such as [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 2#1]]. These internal anchors improve user experience and strengthen [[SEO Trust Signals]]. Please enjoy and make full use of the materials below."
  
 
The internal link example '''must always be a link to the same page''' so as not to draw the reader away from the page they have come to.
 
The internal link example '''must always be a link to the same page''' so as not to draw the reader away from the page they have come to.
  
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The intro paragraph must always be followed by '''two empty lines''' in order to reduce visual clutter by seperating the WikiMedia generated contents table from the text.  
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The intro paragraphs must always be followed by '''two empty lines''' in order to reduce visual clutter by seperating the WikiMedia generated contents table from the text.
  
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==2. Headings==
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==3. Headings==
 
* All major headings use Level-1 syntax: `=Heading=`
 
* All major headings use Level-1 syntax: `=Heading=`
 
* Chapter titles use Level-1 headings.
 
* Chapter titles use Level-1 headings.
 
* Paragraphs use Level-4 headings: `====1====`, `====2====`, etc.
 
* Paragraphs use Level-4 headings: `====1====`, `====2====`, etc.
  
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===Effectively===
 
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Each
 
  
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==3. Paragraph Formatting==
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==4. Paragraph Formatting==
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* Each paragraph begins with a Level-4 heading:
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* Each paragraph begins with a Level-4 heading containing only a numeric index to minimise visual load and improve copy-and-paste processes:
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   `====1====`
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   ====1====
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* Paragraph text begins with a single colon indent:
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* This conforms with standard academic referencing and avoids the visual clutter of a full ====Paragraph 1==== designator.
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   `:Text begins here.`
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* This allows [[Internal Links]] to jump users directly to the desired paragraph for improved referencing.
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* No `<blockquote>` tags are permitted.
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* Each new paragraph text block begins with a single colon to produce a consistent indent for better visual uniformity:
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* No HTML formatting is used except where absolutely necessary.
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   :
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* No "blockquote" tags are permitted as these can fail or break formatting.
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* No HTML formatting is to be used except where absolutely necessary.
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* Users are encouraged to insert appropriate [[Internal Links|internal links to encyclopedic content only]], not essays, political or religious commentary, debates, or opinion pieces. This improves user experience and compounds [[SEO Trust Signals]] inside this major [[SEO Authority Signals|SEO Authority Signal]] to build [[Domain Authority]] for [[Conservapedia]] at large.
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* an example can be found at [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 2#1]]
  
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==4. ASCII-Only Rule==
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==5. ASCII-Only Rule==
 
To prevent broken links and anchor mismatches:
 
To prevent broken links and anchor mismatches:
 
* Use only ASCII apostrophes `'`
 
* Use only ASCII apostrophes `'`
 
* Use only ASCII hyphens `-`
 
* Use only ASCII hyphens `-`
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* Do **not** use smart quotes (`’`, `“`, `”`)
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* '''Do not''' use smart apostrophies or speach marks (`’`, `“`, `”`)
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* Do **not** use en-dashes or em-dashes (`–`, `—`)
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* '''Do not''' use [[en-dash|en-dashes]] or [[em-dash|em-dashes]] (`–`, `—`)
  
 
This ensures stable internal links and consistent page titles.
 
This ensures stable internal links and consistent page titles.
  
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==5. Internal Linking==
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Paragraph anchors are created automatically by Level-4 headings.   
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==6. Internal Linking==
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Example:
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Paragraph anchors are created automatically by Level-4 headings.  Otherwise as already mentioned: Users are encouraged to insert appropriate [[Internal Links|internal links to encyclopedic content only]], not essays, political or religious commentary, debates, or opinion pieces. This improves user experience and compounds [[SEO Trust Signals]] inside this major [[SEO Authority Signals|SEO Authority Signal]] to build [[Domain Authority]] for [[Conservapedia]] at large by building overall [[Search Engine Optimization]] accross the domain.
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==7. Public Domain Declaration==
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Every Original Source page must include a Public Domain Declaration using a Level-1 heading. This declaration must appear immediately above the =Index= section. It ensures legal clarity, improves [[SEO Trust Signals]], and maintains consistency across all chapters.
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Standard format:
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=Public Domain Declaration=
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This text is in the public domain. [Author]'s [Work Title] may be freely reproduced.
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=8. Index and Contents=
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Each Original Source published under the chapter-by-chapter model, must include an =Index= section above the =See Also= section. The Index must list all chapters in the work, even if the list is long. This provides complete navigation and ensures readers can move through the work without relying on templates.
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Standard format:
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=Index=
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* '''Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 1'''
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* '''Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 2'''
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* '''Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 3'''
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The Index appears ''after'' the Public Domain Declaration and ''before'' the See Also section.
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=9. See Also=
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Each chapter page must include a =See Also= section linking to relevant Conservapedia pages. This improves internal navigation, strengthens [[SEO Trust Signals]], and helps readers discover related content.
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Standard format:
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=See Also=
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* [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]]
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* [[Original Source Naming Standard]]
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* [[Internal Links]]
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* [[SEO Trust Signals]]
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=10. Info Panel Standard=
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==Info Panel Standard==
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All Original Source Project pages must include a right‑aligned informational panel at the top of the page. The purpose of the info panel is to provide consistent metadata, internal link structure, and navigational context for readers. The panel must follow the formatting rules below.
 +
 
 +
===Formatting Requirements===
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* The panel must be created using a standard MediaWiki table.
 +
* The panel must float right.
 +
* Width should be approximately 260px.
 +
* Only ASCII characters may be used (classic culprits are smart characters such as apostrophes and speech marks).
 +
* No blockquotes, and no HTML outside the table structure.
 +
* All links must be internal Conservapedia links.
 +
 
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===Required Fields===
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Each info panel must contain the following fields:
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* '''Title Header''' – The subject’s name (e.g., "Sir Isaac Newton").
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* '''Title Header Link''' – Title headers should be linked to the author's page (e.g., Isaac Newton|Sir Isaac Newton).
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* '''Image''' – A Conservapedia‑hosted image, centred.
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* '''Born''' – Birth date and location.
 +
* '''Died''' – Death date and location.
 +
* '''Occupation''' – Primary roles or professions.
 +
* '''Known For''' – Key achievements or works.
 +
* '''Major Works''' – List of major publications or contributions.
 +
* '''Publication Notes''' – Notes relevant to the original source text.
 +
* '''Related Pages''' – Internal links to all chapters or related OS pages.
 +
 
 +
===Related Pages Section===
 +
The “Related Pages” field must include internal links to:
 +
* All preceding chapters
 +
* The current chapter (if applicable)
 +
* Any directly related OS pages
 +
* Any relevant Conservapedia encyclopedia articles
 +
 
 +
This ensures that each OS page participates in the internal link mesh that strengthens navigation, consistency, and SEO trust signals.
 +
 
 +
===Placement===
 +
The info panel must appear:
 +
* Immediately below the page title
 +
* Before the introductory paragraph
 +
* Before any chapter text
 +
 
 +
===Purpose===
 +
The info panel:
 +
* Provides consistent metadata across all OS pages
 +
* Creates predictable navigation for readers
 +
* Reinforces internal link structure
 +
* Supports Conservapedia’s educational mission
 +
* Strengthens SEO trust signals through structured content
 +
 
 +
All contributors are encouraged to maintain this standard for every new Original Source Project page.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
===Related Pages Section===
 +
The “Related Pages” field must include internal links to:
 +
* All preceding chapters
 +
* The current chapter (if applicable)
 +
* Any directly related OS pages
 +
* Any relevant Conservapedia encyclopedia articles
 +
 
 +
This section ensures that each OS page participates in the internal link mesh that strengthens navigation and SEO trust signals.
 +
 
 +
===Placement===
 +
The info panel must appear:
 +
* Immediately below the page title
 +
* Before the introductory paragraph
 +
* Before any chapter text
 +
 
 +
===Example Panel===
 +
Below is the standard template used for Newton’s ''Observations on Daniel'' pages; a live example can be found [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1|here]]. All future OS pages should follow this structure, adjusting fields as appropriate for the author or work.
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{| style="float:right; width:260px; margin:0 0 1em 1em; border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f9f9f9;"
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|-
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:120%; padding:4px;" | LINKED SUBJECT NAME
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|-
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; padding:4px;" | [[File:Example.png|220px]]
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|-
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! Born
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| Birth details
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|-
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! Died
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| Death details
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|-
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! Occupation
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| Occupation details
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|-
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! Known For
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| Key achievements
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|-
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! Major Works
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| Major publications
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|-
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! Publication Notes
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| Notes relevant to the OS text
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|-
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! Related Pages
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| [[Related Page 1]]<br>
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[[Related Page 2]]<br>
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[[Related Page 3]]
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|}
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===Purpose===
 +
The info panel:
 +
* Provides consistent metadata across all OS pages
 +
* Creates predictable navigation for readers
 +
* Reinforces internal link structure
 +
* Supports Conservapedia’s educational mission
 +
* Strengthens SEO trust signals through structured content
 +
 
 +
All contributors are encouraged to maintain this standard for every new Original Source Project page.
 +
 
 +
 
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=11. Categories=
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Every Original Source page must include the following categories at minimum:
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'''Category:Conservapedia's Original Source Project'''
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'''Category:Original Sources'''
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'''Category:Public Domain Works'''
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Additional categories may be added for:
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* the author (e.g., [[Category:Sir Isaac Newton]])
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* the subject matter (e.g., [[Category:Biblical Commentaries]])
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* historical or thematic relevance
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Categories must always appear at the bottom of the page.

Latest revision as of 23:30, October 12, 2026

The Conservapedia’s Original Source Project is an initiative by user:AnthonyPvanDuyn to preserve, structure, and present public‑domain primary texts in a clear, accessible, and SEO‑aligned format while also improving user experience through a more complete service and referencing improvements. Its purpose is to:

All done by simply hosting historically significant public domain works in a consistent, scholarly, and navigable manner. Each page follows a strict style guide to ensure consistency, readability, and SEO Trust Signals. Internal Links may be used to jump directly to specific paragraphs, such as Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1#1. These anchors improve user experience and strengthen SEO Trust Signals.


Purpose

The Original Source Project provides Conservapedia readers with reliable, well-formatted public-domain texts. Each work is presented in either an entire volume or chapter-by-chapter format, with stable paragraph anchors, consistent headings, and clear navigation. This allows encyclopedic articles to reference specific paragraphs with precision.

Style Guide

This style guide applies to all Original Source pages and will be enforced.

1. Page Naming Convensions

Entire Books per Page or Single Chapter per Page?

Users are free to decide themselves if it is more appropriate to host an entire book on a single page or single chapter per page, but are asked to consider that while WikiMedia has no fixed text limit, pages do become unstable above ~2 MB of wikitext leading to a host of problems. Smaller portions may be appropriate and may improve stability. If alot of artwork is involved, single chapters may improve load times. The choice to host the entire volume or by the chapter is up to the content uploader; but the naming convension must be adhered to.

Naming Convension

Each page name in Conservapedia's Original Source Project must:

  • prefix with the designation of Original Source: followed by a space.
  • include a professional title if applicable such as Dr. or Sir as this signals Experience and Expertise under the SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard.
  • follow with First Name and then Last Name', which is then followed by a space charcter and always a hyphen (not an em-dash or en-dash, as these create Wiki-wide navigation confusions) as this signals SEO hard idea seperation between the author's name and the following volume title.
  • ensure that there is another space and insert the volume's working title
  • If you are using the single chapter standard, add a comma' then insert a space and Chapter followed by a space and chapter indicator / number.

Examples

  • Whole volume - Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel
  • Single chapter - Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1

2. Intro Paragraphs

Each page begins with the following standard intro paragraphs:

"This page is part of Conservapedia's Original Source Project, which preserves public-domain primary texts in a structured yet academically referancable format that can be easily copy-and-pasted by users.
"All readers are actively encouraged to create internal links to Conservapedia's related encyclopedic articles. Readers are also asked to add internal links and references from the encyclopedic articles back to these original source documents. Internal Links can jump directly to specific paragraphs, such as Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 2#1. These internal anchors improve user experience and strengthen SEO Trust Signals. Please enjoy and make full use of the materials below."

The internal link example must always be a link to the same page so as not to draw the reader away from the page they have come to.

The intro paragraphs must always be followed by two empty lines in order to reduce visual clutter by seperating the WikiMedia generated contents table from the text.

3. Headings

  • All major headings use Level-1 syntax: `=Heading=`
  • Chapter titles use Level-1 headings.
  • Paragraphs use Level-4 headings: `====1====`, `====2====`, etc.


4. Paragraph Formatting

  • Each paragraph begins with a Level-4 heading containing only a numeric index to minimise visual load and improve copy-and-paste processes:
 ====1====
  • This conforms with standard academic referencing and avoids the visual clutter of a full ====Paragraph 1==== designator.
  • This allows Internal Links to jump users directly to the desired paragraph for improved referencing.
  • Each new paragraph text block begins with a single colon to produce a consistent indent for better visual uniformity:
 :


5. ASCII-Only Rule

To prevent broken links and anchor mismatches:

  • Use only ASCII apostrophes `'`
  • Use only ASCII hyphens `-`
  • Do not use smart apostrophies or speach marks (`’`, `“`, `”`)
  • Do not use en-dashes or em-dashes (`–`, `—`)

This ensures stable internal links and consistent page titles.


6. Internal Linking

Paragraph anchors are created automatically by Level-4 headings. Otherwise as already mentioned: Users are encouraged to insert appropriate internal links to encyclopedic content only, not essays, political or religious commentary, debates, or opinion pieces. This improves user experience and compounds SEO Trust Signals inside this major SEO Authority Signal to build Domain Authority for Conservapedia at large by building overall Search Engine Optimization accross the domain.


7. Public Domain Declaration

Every Original Source page must include a Public Domain Declaration using a Level-1 heading. This declaration must appear immediately above the =Index= section. It ensures legal clarity, improves SEO Trust Signals, and maintains consistency across all chapters.

Standard format: 

=Public Domain Declaration=
This text is in the public domain. [Author]'s [Work Title] may be freely reproduced.

8. Index and Contents

Each Original Source published under the chapter-by-chapter model, must include an =Index= section above the =See Also= section. The Index must list all chapters in the work, even if the list is long. This provides complete navigation and ensures readers can move through the work without relying on templates.

Standard format: 

=Index=
* Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 1
* Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 2
* Original Source: Professional Title, First & Last Name - Work Title, Chapter 3

The Index appears after the Public Domain Declaration and before the See Also section.


9. See Also

Each chapter page must include a =See Also= section linking to relevant Conservapedia pages. This improves internal navigation, strengthens SEO Trust Signals, and helps readers discover related content.

Standard format: 

=See Also=
* Conservapedia's Original Source Project
* Original Source Naming Standard
* Internal Links
* SEO Trust Signals

10. Info Panel Standard

Info Panel Standard

All Original Source Project pages must include a right‑aligned informational panel at the top of the page. The purpose of the info panel is to provide consistent metadata, internal link structure, and navigational context for readers. The panel must follow the formatting rules below.

Formatting Requirements

  • The panel must be created using a standard MediaWiki table.
  • The panel must float right.
  • Width should be approximately 260px.
  • Only ASCII characters may be used (classic culprits are smart characters such as apostrophes and speech marks).
  • No blockquotes, and no HTML outside the table structure.
  • All links must be internal Conservapedia links.

Required Fields

Each info panel must contain the following fields:

  • Title Header – The subject’s name (e.g., "Sir Isaac Newton").
  • Title Header Link – Title headers should be linked to the author's page (e.g., Isaac Newton|Sir Isaac Newton).
  • Image – A Conservapedia‑hosted image, centred.
  • Born – Birth date and location.
  • Died – Death date and location.
  • Occupation – Primary roles or professions.
  • Known For – Key achievements or works.
  • Major Works – List of major publications or contributions.
  • Publication Notes – Notes relevant to the original source text.
  • Related Pages – Internal links to all chapters or related OS pages.

Related Pages Section

The “Related Pages” field must include internal links to:

  • All preceding chapters
  • The current chapter (if applicable)
  • Any directly related OS pages
  • Any relevant Conservapedia encyclopedia articles

This ensures that each OS page participates in the internal link mesh that strengthens navigation, consistency, and SEO trust signals.

Placement

The info panel must appear:

  • Immediately below the page title
  • Before the introductory paragraph
  • Before any chapter text

Purpose

The info panel:

  • Provides consistent metadata across all OS pages
  • Creates predictable navigation for readers
  • Reinforces internal link structure
  • Supports Conservapedia’s educational mission
  • Strengthens SEO trust signals through structured content

All contributors are encouraged to maintain this standard for every new Original Source Project page.


Related Pages Section

The “Related Pages” field must include internal links to:

  • All preceding chapters
  • The current chapter (if applicable)
  • Any directly related OS pages
  • Any relevant Conservapedia encyclopedia articles

This section ensures that each OS page participates in the internal link mesh that strengthens navigation and SEO trust signals.

Placement

The info panel must appear:

  • Immediately below the page title
  • Before the introductory paragraph
  • Before any chapter text

Example Panel

Below is the standard template used for Newton’s Observations on Daniel pages; a live example can be found here. All future OS pages should follow this structure, adjusting fields as appropriate for the author or work.

LINKED SUBJECT NAME
220px
Born Birth details
Died Death details
Occupation Occupation details
Known For Key achievements
Major Works Major publications
Publication Notes Notes relevant to the OS text
Related Pages Related Page 1

Related Page 2
Related Page 3

Purpose

The info panel:

  • Provides consistent metadata across all OS pages
  • Creates predictable navigation for readers
  • Reinforces internal link structure
  • Supports Conservapedia’s educational mission
  • Strengthens SEO trust signals through structured content

All contributors are encouraged to maintain this standard for every new Original Source Project page.


11. Categories

Every Original Source page must include the following categories at minimum: 

Category:Conservapedia's Original Source Project
Category:Original Sources
Category:Public Domain Works

Additional categories may be added for:

  • the author (e.g.,)
  • the subject matter (e.g.,)
  • historical or thematic relevance

Categories must always appear at the bottom of the page.

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