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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:

provide easy public access to PD works
provide easy copy and pastable materials
provide easy original source references through Internal Links
strengthen Conservapedia’s authority signals
and strengthen Conservapedia’s trust signals

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 a 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.

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 volumn 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 Paragraph

Each page begins with the following standard intro paragraph:

"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."

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 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.

2. Headings

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

Effectively

Each

3. Paragraph Formatting

Each paragraph begins with a Level-4 heading:

 `====1====`

Paragraph text begins with a single colon indent:

 `:Text begins here.`

No `
` tags are permitted.
No HTML formatting is used except where absolutely necessary.

4. ASCII-Only Rule

To prevent broken links and anchor mismatches:

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

This ensures stable internal links and consistent page titles.

5. Internal Linking

Paragraph anchors are created automatically by Level-4 headings. Example:

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-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. Its purpose is to:
+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:
 * provide easy public access to PD works
 * provide easy copy and pastable materials
@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 * and strengthen [[Conservapedia|Conservapedia’s]] [[trust signals]]
-All done by simply hosting historically significant public domain works in a consistent, scholarly, and navigable manner.
+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]].
-This project provides editors with naming standards, formatting rules, and category requirements to ensure that all Original Source (OS) pages remain uniform, discoverable, and easy to maintain.
-==Purpose==
+=Purpose=
-The Original Source Project exists to:
+The Original Source Project provides Conservapedia readers with reliable, well-formatted public-domain texts. Each work is presented in a chapter-by-chapter format, with stable paragraph anchors, consistent headings, and clear navigation. This allows encyclopedic articles to reference specific paragraphs with precision.
-* preserve public‑domain historical, theological, and scholarly works,
-* provide readers with reliable access to primary texts,
-* support commentary pages with authoritative source material,
-* strengthen Conservapedia’s domain authority through structured internal linking,
-* and create a unified cluster of primary documents for research and study.
-==Naming Standard==
+=Style Guide=
-All OS pages must follow the official naming convention:
+This style guide applies to all Original Source pages and will be enforced.
-'''Original Source: Professional Title First Last - Work Title, Chapter'''
+==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 volumn or by the chapter is up to the content uploader; but the naming convension must be adhered to.
-This format provides:
+===Naming Convension===
-* clear disambiguation between authors,
+Each page name in [[Conservapedia's Original Source Project]] must:
-* strong SEO signals through predictable structure,
+* prefix with the designation of '''Original Source:''' followed by a '''space'''.
-* intuitive navigation for readers,
+* 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]].
-* and a namespace‑like identity for primary texts.
+* 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:
+===Examples===
-* ''Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1'' which allows for a [[internal link]] such as:
+* '''Whole volume -''' Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel
-:* [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton – Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1#Paragraph 5]] to take the user directly to the quote,
+* '''Single chapter -''' Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1
-:* while a still being able to be displayed in a simplified form [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton – Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1#Paragraph 5|"...was preserved by the Samaritans..."]]
-Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1#Paragraph 6
-* ''Original Source: Bishop Thomas Newton - Dissertations on the Prophecies, Chapter 3''
-* ''Original Source: St. Jerome - Commentary on Daniel, Chapter 7''
-* ''Original Source: Josephus the Historian - Wars of the Jews, Book 2''
-==Formatting Requirements==
+==2. Intro Paragraph==
-All OS pages must:
+Each page begins with the following standard intro paragraph:
-* begin with the “Original Source:” header using the naming standard,
-* include the work title in italics within the first heading,
-* present the text in clearly separated paragraphs or blockquotes,
-* include paragraph markers (e.g., <p1>, <p2>, <p3>) to harmonize with standard referencing systems and improve internal linking,
-* include a Public Domain Declaration at the bottom of the page,
-* and end with the required category block.
-==Mandatory Categories==
+:"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."
-All OS works must include the category:
-* [[Category:Conservapedia’s Original Source Project]]
+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.
-This identifies the page as part of the curated project.
+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.
-All OS works should also include:
+==2. Headings==
+* All major headings use Level-1 syntax: `=Heading=`
+* Chapter titles use Level-1 headings.
+* Paragraphs use Level-4 headings: `====1====`, `====2====`, etc.
-* [[Category:Original Sources]]
+===Effectively===
-* [[Category:Public Domain Works]]
+Each
-Additional categories (author, subject, era) may be added as appropriate.
+==3. Paragraph Formatting==
+* Each paragraph begins with a Level-4 heading:
+  `====1====`
+* Paragraph text begins with a single colon indent:
+  `:Text begins here.`
+* No `<blockquote>` tags are permitted.
+* No HTML formatting is used except where absolutely necessary.
-==Public Domain Declaration==
+==4. ASCII-Only Rule==
-All OS pages must include a Public Domain Declaration at the bottom of the page. This ensures legal clarity and maintains consistency across the project.
+To prevent broken links and anchor mismatches:
+* Use only ASCII apostrophes `'`
+* Use only ASCII hyphens `-`
+* Do **not** use smart quotes (`’`, `“`, `”`)
+* Do **not** use en-dashes or em-dashes (`–`, `—`)
-==Relationship to Commentary Pages==
+This ensures stable internal links and consistent page titles.
-Commentary pages (such as [[Commentary: Daniel 11, Anthony's Historicist Study Aid]]) may link directly to OS pages to strengthen:
-* authority signals,
-* trust signals,
-* and reader comprehension.
-This project supports Conservapedia’s broader SEO initiatives by providing authoritative source material for commentary and analysis.
+==5. Internal Linking==
+Paragraph anchors are created automatically by Level-4 headings.
-==See Also==
+Example:
-* [[Original Source Naming Standard]]
-* [[SEO E‑E‑A‑T Standard]]
-* [[SEO Authority Signals]]
-* [[SEO Trust Signals]]
-* [[Original Source: Sir Isaac Newton - Observations on Daniel, Chapter 1]]
-* [[Commentary: Daniel 11, Anthony’s Historicist Study Aid]]
-[[Category:Conservapedia’s Original Source Project]]
-[[Category:Conservapedia Technical Infrastructure]]
-[[Category:Encyclopedia Improvement]]

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