CAT:Documentation

CAT Documentation

This page serves as the central hub for all documentation related to contributing to and maintaining the Consumer Action Taskforce (CAT) Wiki. Here you'll find guidelines, templates, and resources for creating and editing content.

Core Resources

• Core Patterns - Fundamental taxonomy and classification system
• Style Guide - Writing standards and tone guidelines
• Templates - Standard templates for various page types
• Quick Start Guide - Getting started with contributing

Content Guidelines

Article Types

• Company Articles - How to document company practices and history
• Incident Articles - Documenting specific consumer-impacting events
• Theme Articles - Writing about broader consumer protection topics

Editorial Standards

• Sourcing Guidelines - Standards for citations and references
• Tone and Language - Maintaining appropriate voice and perspective
• Legal Considerations - Guidelines for discussing legal matters

Technical Documentation

• Category System - How to use and maintain categories
• Template Creation - Creating and modifying templates
• Formatting Guide - Wiki markup and formatting standards

Maintenance

• Quality Control - Standards for reviewing and maintaining articles
• Archival Guidelines - Managing historical content
• Update Procedures - How to handle content updates

Special Considerations

• Privacy Guidelines - Handling sensitive information
• Verification Standards - Fact-checking and verification procedures
• Accessibility - Making content accessible to all users

Contributing

• New Contributor Guide
• Best Practices
• Common Issues and Solutions

See Also

• About CAT
• CAT Community Discord Portal
• Help Center