 To-do list for Delta Epsilon Mu: edit · history · watch · refresh · Updated 2021-12-03
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Here are some tasks awaiting attention:
- Article requests : THe most important thing this article needs is citations. Then, an additional, freely-licensed graphic would add reader interest.
- Citing sources : This is the biggest gap: lack of sources. These could be from Baird's manual (last edition published in 1991), or a notable publication or book such as a university yearbook (please add missing collegiate yearbooks to this source!), or an official university portal (~website) listing for the group, or where the school comments publicly on that student organization. Sympathetic editors know this is more difficult with a younger organization, but these references are nevertheless crucial because Wikipedia is an encyclopedia: we don't post mere essays or copies of your own website as our articles. Your major points and key details must be supported (referenced) by second- and third-party sources.
- Cleanup : Examples and templates are available on the Fraternities and Sororities Project page.
- Copyedit : There is a valid concern that the body text is promotional, and should be reviewed to ensure neutral language. Further, the article needs sources (can I pound this issue any more clearly?)
- Infobox : The infobox is incomplete. The template used for this entry, where you can see all available fields (--these things: "| = text") is the fraternity-specific infobox. This, and other useful items are linked on the Fraternities and Sororities Project page.
- Maintain : Set a calendar reminder to update the chapter list and otherwise check the article for necessary updates, annually.
- Update : If calling out specific chapters in the body text, italicize the name of the chapter. Wikipedia practice within the F&S Project is that the word "chapter" is not capitalized, while the name of the chapter is.
- Wikify : Note relevant, public symbolism in the infobox. List the group's print or regular digital publication in the infobox, name italicized - is there one? Occasionally, confirm the physical address (including the ZIP code field) and website. Occasionally, confirm the number of chapters and number of lifetime members. Expand the History section to include milestones. When did the group join the PFA, for example? The chapter list is nicely done; a bit out of standard styling, but workable. It is long enough to perhaps merit a separate page - this is a judgement call. Chapter lists should include dates of chartering. Indicate if a chapter is active by bolding its name, or if inactive by using italics. A table should allow a column where chapter references may point to portal pages, and allow comments on where a chapter came from, interesting facts or its outcome. A table may also be used to showcase notable members, but be sure to add Inclusion Rules to avoid vanity listings.
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