Editing this Handbook
The scope of the main “Handbook” section is to provide an introductory explanation of how being a member of Troop 1607 works.
- It should not attempt to take the place of the Scout Handbook by teaching skills or information that are adequately explained there.
- It should not duplicate primary sources of information about requirements, policies, etc, but instead provide a minimal summary of the key, unchanging information that everyone needs to know.
- All of the information contained should be either a basic summary of Scouting and its structure, or information that is specific to Troop 1607.
- The main handbook section should be short and beginner-friendly, with the expectation that some readers will be brand new to Scouting and the troop. Only in the Appendix section should advanced and in-depth topics be covered.
- The main handbook should be created with the goal that the reader will consume it cover-to-cover initially, but may also skip around or reference individual pages as needed.
- Avoid excessive jargon and acronyms.
- Writing should be clear, concise, and expository.
- It’s usually preferable to link to original sources rather than duplicating the information on-page.
How to Edit
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