Hayden’s Hub Journal Guidelines & TOC Structure
The Guidelines and Table of Contents (TOC) entries are the backbone of Hayden’s Hub Journal submission pages. Following strict rules is critical because any incorrect setup can break the website.
Why Strict Rules Matter
Section titled “Why Strict Rules Matter”- TOC and content headings are linked together. If a heading in your guideline content does not match the TOC slug exactly, the link will not work.
- Consistency prevents errors. Admins rarely need to create new TOC items; most headings already exist.
- Unified TOC saves time. All blog types (Academic, Advocacy, Creative, Community Spotlight, Youth Voices) reuse the same TOC items. Admins can skip items that don’t apply but should avoid creating duplicates.
⚠️ Do not create new TOC items unless confirmed with the tech team.
Changing TOC or headings incorrectly can break the live site.
Unified TOC Table (update later)
Section titled “Unified TOC Table (update later)”Below is a master reference of all TOC items, their slugs, and how they are used across guidelines.
| TOC Item (Title) | Slug | Used In Guidelines | Notes / Matching Headings in Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Steps | submission-steps | All Blog Types | Heading in content: Submission Steps |
| Writing Tips | writing-tips | Academic, Youth Voices, Creative | Heading in content: Writing Tips |
| Formatting Requirements | formatting-requirements | Academic, Advocacy | Heading in content: Formatting Requirements |
| References & Citations | references-citations | Academic Only | Heading in content: References & Citations |
| Creative Expression Tips | creative-expression | Creative, Youth Voices | Heading in content: Creative Expression Tips |
| Community Impact | community-impact | Advocacy, Community Spotlight | Heading in content: Community Impact |
| Final Checklist | final-checklist | All Blog Types | Heading in content: Final Checklist Before Submission |
How Admins Should Use This Table
Section titled “How Admins Should Use This Table”-
When creating or editing a guideline entry:
- Use the TOC Reference field to select from this existing list.
- Ensure headings in Content Sections match the TOC Item Titles exactly.
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When publishing new TOC item:
- Check the slug is short and unique (usually matches the title in lowercase).
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When skipping TOC items:
- If a blog type does not need a section, leave it unselected.
- Do not create duplicate TOC items.
Example: How This Works (update later)
Section titled “Example: How This Works (update later)”- Guideline Type: Youth Voices Outline
- TOC Items Selected: Submission Steps → Writing Tips → Creative Expression → Final Checklist
- Content Headings: Must exactly be