Forum:CT Archive/Databank position on Sources lists


 * During our recent CT about adding Encyclopedia articles to Sources lists, the issue was raised that, currently, our Layout Guide treats the Databank as a resource that could potentially be updated at any time, with this language:
 * Since Databank and Encyclopedia entries are subject to modification at any time, they should be listed alphabetically, not by publication date, at the end of the Sources section. Databank entries should precede Encyclopedia entries, and they are to be organized by official entry name (without titles or ranks for characters, and by surname if applicable), e.g.:


 * However, with the revamp of the StarWars.com website on September 13, 2011, the Databank is no more, and is no longer subject to such updating. Therefore, I hereby propose that we amend the Layout Guide so:
 * Databank entries should be listed as if their publication date was September 12, 2011 (the last day the Databank was online). However, since Encyclopedia entries are subject to modification at any time, they should be listed alphabetically, not by publication date, at the end of the Sources section.
 * Databank and Encyclopedia entries are to be organized by official entry name (without titles or ranks for characters, and by surname if applicable), e.g.:

This will obviously affect tons of articles, but it's only best practice in my opinion. The Databank is now like any other published source and should be treated that way, while the Encyclopedia is the only source we have to worry about updates for. Please discuss any alternate options below before modifying the CT. Thanks! ~ Savage  21:50, December 14, 2011 (UTC)

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 * 1) Per above. ~ Savage BOB sig.png 21:50, December 14, 2011 (UTC)