Wikipedia:WikiProject Squatting/Draft/How to write a Squatting in X article
Suggested template for a "Squatting in X" article where X is a state or region
- Offered as a guide, feel free to ignore.
- It's probably best simply to emulate a relevant and already existing "Squatting in X" article.
Lead[edit]
- First sentence:
Squatting in X is the occupation of unused land or derelict buildings without the permission of the owner.
(or similar).
- Then an introduction summarising the article contents per MOS:LEAD
History[edit]
- Essential section
Legality[edit]
- Legal situation, or collapse section into history
Context[edit]
- Relevant local groups/issues or collapse into history
Recent events[edit]
- Mention recent events or collapse section into history
References[edit]
- References to reliable secondary sources, all formatted in one style whatever is your preference
Further reading[edit]
- If necessary
Categories[edit]
- "Squatting in X"
- "History of X"
- "Homelessness in X"
- "Housing in X"
- other relevant categories
Not an orphan[edit]
- Make sure to link to and from other pages so the new article is not an orphan
Archive links[edit]
- Go to article
- Click on "View history"
- Click on "Fix dead links"
- Tick the box which says "Add archives to all non-dead references (Optional)"
- Click on "Analyse"
- Profit
Examples[edit]
- Squatting in Albania - a good article
- Squatting in Crimea
- Squatting in Hamburg - a good article