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CAT:Documentation
⚠️ UNOFFICIAL DRAFT DOCUMENTATION ⚠️
This page is currently an unofficial draft under discussion with the admin team. It has not been approved for use.
- For official mission and guidelines, please see: Mission statement
- For information about contributing, please see: How to help
- Status: Under review and discussion
- Last updated: January 2025
Please do not treat this as authoritative documentation until officially approved.
CAT Documentation[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Article Types[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Sourcing Guidelines - Standards for citations and references
- Tone and Language - Maintaining appropriate voice and perspective
- Legal Considerations - Guidelines for discussing legal matters
Technical Documentation[edit | edit source]
- Category System - How to use and maintain categories
- Template Creation - Creating and modifying templates
- Formatting Guide - Wiki markup and formatting standards
Maintenance[edit | edit source]
- Quality Control - Standards for reviewing and maintaining articles
- Archival Guidelines - Managing historical content
- Update Procedures - How to handle content updates
Special Considerations[edit | edit source]
- Privacy Guidelines - Handling sensitive information
- Verification Standards - Fact-checking and verification procedures
- Accessibility - Making content accessible to all users
Contributing[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
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