How to create a great glossary article

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Glossary terms are an important part of the ICANNWiki.com site; as those involved with ICANN depend on a myriad of specialized terminology and acronyms to discuss their already complex issues. These terms and acronyms make life easier for the ICANN insider, but can really confuse those not as familiar with the unique lingo. This is a guide to writing a successful article for an ICANN related glossary term.

Getting Started

If you are new to the site, take a moment to read [Getting Started], keeping the NPOV in mind.

Example

The key to a good glossary article is that the term is defined and that the definition is supported by examples.

As an example, let's look at the article for TLD.