Discrepancy in Sec. 3.4 vs. Template Definition tables.

Just an item for the errata list...

If the 14 Template definitions are considered correct, and they appear to be, then 3.4 The Basic Seven" numbered list appears to have reversed items 5. and 6. That is 5 should be "Publisher" and 6 should be "Date/Year".

Submitted byEEon Sun, 11/08/2026 - 10:06

History-Hunter, yes, in the list of seven items at EE4 §3.4 items 5 and 6 should be reversed to match the order at 3.9 and 3.10. However, in presenting the "Basic Seven," 3.4 does not say "these items must be assembled in this order." Instead, it states:

"How these building blocks are assembled depends primarily upon whether we are citing

  • published works;
  • unpublished manuscripts and artifacts; or
  • imaged media made from the above.