Wikipedia:GLAM/University of Toronto Libraries/Resources/MOS checklist

This MOS checklist is adapted from the 27 Sep 2021 version of Manual of Style, the style manual for all English Wikipedia articles.

Here, you will find a summary list of guidelines on common editing features. For detailed guidelines, please use the sidebar (on the right) and provided links to reference the appropriate page in full.

Rules of thumb

 * Be clear, precise, and concise. Avoid jargon and vague phrasing. When technical terms are unavoidable, at least explain them with sources.
 * Maintain an impartial and instructional tone, and avoid the use of editorial or persuasive voice.
 * Aim for stylistic consistency within each article.
 * When reproducing names, titles of works, or quotes, preserve original stylistic conventions.
 * Sometimes, more than one style is considered acceptable in an article. In such cases, please do not change an article from one style to another "unless there is some substantial reason for the change."