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Wikipedia:WikiProject Squatting/Draft/How to write a Squatting in X article

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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

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  • 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

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  • Essential section

Legality

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  • Legal situation, or collapse section into history

Context

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  • Relevant local groups/issues or collapse into history

Recent events

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  • Mention recent events or collapse section into history

References

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  • References to reliable secondary sources, all formatted in one style whatever is your preference

Further reading

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  • If necessary

Categories

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  • "Squatting in X"
  • "History of X"
  • "Homelessness in X"
  • "Housing in X"
  • other relevant categories

Not an orphan

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  • Make sure to link to and from other pages so the new article is not an orphan
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  1. Go to article
  2. Click on "View history"
  3. Click on "Fix dead links"
  4. Tick the box which says "Add archives to all non-dead references (Optional)"
  5. Click on "Analyse"
  6. Profit

Examples

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