Field Guidelines for Contributors
Official documentation, style standards, and submission protocols for Aevum Encyclopedia entries.
Aevum_Field_Guidelines_v3.2.pdf
Guidelines Overview
All entries must follow the standardized Aevum hierarchy: Title → Abstract → Context → Core Content → Related Concepts → References. Use Markdown or the built-in editor with strict heading levels (H2 for sections, H3 for subsections).
- Minimum 3 peer-reviewed or primary sources per entry
- Use APA 7th edition or Chicago Manual style
- AI-generated content must be flagged and manually verified
- Broken links invalidate entries during review
Images must be ≥150 DPI with descriptive alt text. Diagrams require vector formats (SVG) where possible. All media must be licensed for CC BY-NC or public domain. Audio/video supplements must include transcripts.
AI tools may assist in drafting but cannot finalize entries. Human editors must validate claims, resolve biases, and ensure cultural neutrality. Plagiarism detection runs automatically; similarity >15% triggers manual review.
System Requirements
Quick Reference Checklist
- ✅ Title matches knowledge graph taxonomy
- ✅ All claims backed by dated, accessible sources
- ✅ No promotional or speculative language
- ✅ Readability score ≥ 65 (Flesch-Kincaid)
- ✅ Metadata tags populated (min 3, max 7)