NevadaWiki:Content Guidelines
Nevada Wiki:Content Guidelines
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These guidelines outline how content on Nevada Wiki should be written, formatted, and maintained. They exist to ensure that Nevada Wiki remains a trusted, neutral, and well-organized resource for all readers.
Purpose of These Guidelines
- To support **accuracy**, **neutrality**, and **clarity**
- To provide consistent structure across pages
- To ensure respectful and relevant coverage of Nevada’s communities, places, and people
See also: Nevada Wiki:Style Guide for technical formatting and layout rules.
What Content is Acceptable
Nevada Wiki is a reference for:
- Nevada’s history, geography, and culture
- Government and public services
- Tribal nations and Indigenous history
- Transportation and infrastructure
- Environmental issues and natural resources
- Cities, counties, and rural communities
- Laws, elections, and notable public figures
- Arts, events, festivals, and local traditions
Content must be **relevant to Nevada** — articles not tied to the state’s land, people, or systems may be removed or merged.
What Content is Not Appropriate
- **Advertising or promotion** of businesses or individuals
- **Personal essays or blog-style writing**
- **Unverified claims, conspiracy theories, or rumors**
- **Invasive personal details** of living people
- **Hate speech or discriminatory content**
- **Content unrelated to Nevada or its communities**
If you’re unsure about an article’s fit, ask on the Nevada Wiki:Community Portal.
Sources and Citations
Articles should be based on **reliable, verifiable sources**, especially when:
- Making factual claims about people, laws, or events
- Writing about living individuals
- Covering controversial topics
Acceptable sources include:
- Government websites (.gov)
- Academic publications
- Local and regional news outlets
- Books or reputable documentaries
- Tribal archives or press releases
Use inline citations with <ref>Source Name</ref> tags when appropriate. See Help:Editing Guide for how to format references.
Coverage of Living People
Be especially cautious when writing about living individuals. Articles must:
- Be **neutral and factual**
- Avoid unsourced criticism
- Not include personal contact info or speculation
Biographies should only exist for **notable people** (e.g., public officials, community leaders, or widely covered figures).
Neutrality and Balance
All content should be:
- **Written from a neutral point of view (NPOV)**
- Avoid loaded or emotional language
- Present multiple sides of an issue when relevant
- Attribute opinions or interpretations to specific sources
Example: ✔ “The proposed law was supported by X and opposed by Y.” ✖ “The law was obviously unfair and unpopular.”
🔧 Editing Etiquette
- Be respectful when editing others' contributions
- Use edit summaries to explain your changes
- Don’t remove large content blocks without reason — discuss major changes on talk pages
- Use the Nevada Wiki:Community Portal for collaborative discussions
Maintenance and Cleanup
Articles may be tagged or flagged for:
- Needing citations
- Lacking neutrality
- Being too short (stub)
- Formatting issues
See Nevada Wiki:To-Do List for pages that need attention.
Questions or Disputes
If you disagree with content or want to improve something controversial:
- Use the article’s talk page
- Ask for input on the Community Portal
- Escalate to the Administrator Noticeboard if necessary
See Also
- Nevada Wiki:Style Guide
- Help:Editing Guide
- Nevada Wiki:To-Do List
- Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard
These guidelines are a living document and may evolve as Nevada Wiki grows. For major changes, propose edits on the Community Portal.