What is an article?
An article is any page in the FHODS Archive that contains encyclopedic information about a topic relevant to FHODS — its productions, members, history, venues, and related subjects.
A well-written archive article should:
- cover a clearly defined and relevant topic
- summarise that topic accurately and thoroughly
- be written in a clear, neutral, encyclopedic style
- be well copyedited
- reference reliable sources where possible
- link to and from other related articles within the Archive
Most articles consist of text and images, though some may be structured as standalone lists or tables — for example, a cast list for a production, or a chronological index of shows. These are still considered articles.
What isn't an article?
The following pages exist within the Archive but are not articles:
- redirect pages
- talk/discussion pages
- category pages
- user pages
- templates
- help and guidance pages
Article quality
Articles vary in depth and completeness. Some will be comprehensive, fully sourced entries; others may be stubs — short placeholder articles awaiting further development. Both are valuable: a stub is a starting point, not a failure.
A note on scope
Every article should have a clear scope — what it covers and what it doesn't. When in doubt, ask: would this information help someone understand FHODS, its people, or its work? If yes, it belongs here.