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The article name should be the full name of the organization, event or award. Non-English organizations should use the romanized version of the name with the verifiable English name (if any) translated in parentheses.
Some organizations have membership divisions or sections; such divisions should have separate articles only if they meet the standard notability tests and a full article can be created.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the organization; most logo images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| Lead | Describe the TBA |
| Origins or History | Include origins, growth and influence |
| Ideals | Aims or objectives, main emblems |
| Membership divisions or sections optional |
Describe any divisions |
| Organization | How are sections and units organized; how are members known |
| Programs and activities | Describe the notable programs |
| Advancement and recognition | |
| Uniform | |
| Impact optional |
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| Issues or Controversies optional |
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| Popular culture optional |
Include this section only if significant; the main article is Scouting in popular culture |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Categories | The main category is Scouting by country; use the proper sub-category |
Some organizations have reservations (or some similar name) that are a group of camps. Such camps should have separate articles only if they meet the standard notability tests and a full article can be created.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the camp; most camp logo images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| Lead | Describe the purpose of the camp, the location, the owner,
award and summarize the requirements in a prose format; do not simply copy a list of requirements, as many use jargon or presume the reader understands other requirements |
| Origins or History | Include history before the property was used as a Scout camp and thereafter; include the reasoning behind the camp name |
| Programs and activities | Describe the notable programs; seasonal availability; target |
| Geography or Features optional |
Include any notable natural features or geographical details |
| Camps or Campsties optional |
Reservations should include descriptions of the sub-camps; Individual, named camping sites may be listed in order to include the history behind the names, but should include a common description |
| Accommodations or Buildings optional |
Include buildings only if they are truly notable or essential to the program |
| Attractions optional |
Include other items of interest that are not part of the program, such as a museum, notable statues |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Coordinates optional |
Include coordinates using {{coor title dms}} or a similar coordinate template; this should normally be for the entrance to the camp |
| Categories | The main camp category is Scout campsites; the main country category is Scouting by country; use the proper sub-category; |
Do not include cruft such as
Awards that are very similar as to purpose and requirements are encouraged to be grouped in one article.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| {{Infobox WorldScouting}} | Use this template as documented to summarize the award; most award images will be non-free— ensure such images use {{Non-free media rationale}} |
| {{Infobox Awards}} optional |
Use this template as documented to list related awards, especially if this award is part of a series or class |
| Lead | Describe the purpose of the award and summarize the requirements in a prose format; do not simply copy a list of requirements, as many use jargon or presume the reader understands other requirements |
| Award | Describe the actual award and its meanings |
| Origins or History | Describe why the award was created; include changes in the requirements or the design of the award |
| Recipients | List notable recipients only for a national level award or a highly notable award; if the section grows, consider splitting to a list titled like "Recipients of the Foo Award" |
| References | Use the {{reflist}} tag |
| See also External links |
Use links here sparingly; relevant links should either be in the article or used as a reference; any link to an official website should be include in the infobox |
| Category | The main category is Scout and Guide awards; use the proper sub-category |