There are two types of general topics lists: Outlines and Indexes. Outlines are arranged hierarchically, while the topics in indexes are presented alphabetically.
The vast majority of lists on Wikipedia present the items of a class of things – those are item lists. The rest are general topics lists which are different than item lists because they present the subtopics of a given subject– their scope is an entire subject.
For example, for sharks, the item list is List of sharks and it presents shark species. A general topics list on sharks is the Outline of sharks, and its scope is everything about sharks.
Glen is thrilled to award Casper2k3 with this small token of appreciation and acknowledgement for exceptional performance in the art of troll extermination, cruft elimination and for ensuring Wikipedia is safe for public consumption... You are a legend, please keep up the great work!Glen 03:58, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
This is for your incredible work reverting the History of the board game Monopoly article that is currently featured on the main page. I am inspired by your vandal-fighting skills. Good job! Sharkface217 00:57, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
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