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'''2. EDIT & DEVELOP CONTENT ''' Cure '''Cure Existing Legal Inaccuracies ''' * Fix incorrect statements — top priority is to correct wrong information, or at least remove the incorrect information ....................................................................... {{checkbox}}•Update * Update citations — add new legislation or caselaw (use CanLII's short URLs) ................................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}}•Fix * Fix broken links and resources .......................................................................................... {{checkbox}}Develop '''Develop & Write ''' — write new content when tweaking existing content won't do. Please consider: * Gaps — what is the gap in information and is filling it crucial? ....................................... {{checkbox}}* Plain language — keep writing simple (here are some tips) ............................................ {{checkbox}}* Brevity —edits should clarify meaning, not add length ................................................... {{checkbox}}•Organization * Organization — lists, subheadings and short paragraphs make reading easier and orient the reader ............................................................................................. {{checkbox}}•Legal * Legal references — would more citations benefit or just overwhelm the reader? .............................................................................................................................. {{checkbox}}Simple '''Simple & Consistent ''' * Clarify legal terms, include parenthetical definitions where needed .............................. {{checkbox}}•Be * Be consistent in word choice (e.g. choose either “renter” or “tenant”) .......................... {{checkbox}}* Familiarize yourself with and apply Style Guide: o ** Correct word emphasis, acronyms, and case citation style ........................... {{checkbox}}o ** Apply bullets/numbered lists and punctuation .............................................. {{checkbox}}* Format neutral language — writing "See the chapter/page on…" is better than "Click here for information on…" since Wikibooks are also printed ........................ {{checkbox}}<br />
'''3. OPTIONAL CHECKLIST ''' * Is there extraneous information that should be removed? ............................................. {{checkbox}}•Is * Is the overall language clear and approachable? ............................................................. {{checkbox}}•Are * Are there other Wikibooks pages that would be improved by linking to your content? Speak to that other editor ......................................................................... {{checkbox}}