Additional Bios:
- Continue to correct spelling and grammatical errors (to applicable extent) and write out acronyms.
- Use the same formatting as other bio categories (chronological, alphabetical) for listed items (awards, publications, etc.). Each award, publication, etc. should have it's own line (hit 'Enter' before next item), essentially looking like a grocery list.
- No personal attacks or foul language are allowed.
- Enter everything the candidate does if submitted directly by the candidate.
- Even if the candidate does not directly submit this info, if a candidate says something like "My favorite food is bacon," that should be added as his "Favorite Food" on the Additional Bio page." Do not make inappropriate leaps, though. For example, if someone says "I really respect Gandhi" that does not make Gandhi his "personal hero." Make sure you are familiar with all of the Additional Bio fields and the approved data sources for bio information. If you are not sure whether a candidate's statement would fit into the field as we describe it, consult your supervisor.
- If you find other information that would be useful to voters but does not fit into additional bio or the regular bio sections, consult with your supervisor.
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