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'''This MoS was based off [[WoWWiki:WoWWiki:Manual of Style|WoWWiki's Manual of Style]]. Remove this notice when the article is finished.''' | |||
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These guidelines are a summary of the most important guidelines for this wiki, but a more expansive set of style guidelines can be found on Wikipedia at [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Wikipedia Manual of Style]]. | This '''Manual of Style''' outlines a standard of clean, consistent formatting for articles on this wiki. The formatting described here is a ''guideline'' and can be overridden where circumstances warrant it. These guidelines will never be unerringly perfect for every situation. However, please try your best to keep to the advice outlined in this article so others may use your edits as an example when creating and editing their own articles. | ||
These guidelines are a summary of the most important guidelines for this wiki, but a more expansive set of style guidelines can be found on Wikipedia at [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Wikipedia Manual of Style]]. A sample article based off these guidelines can be found on [[Project:Manual of Style/Sample]]. | |||
==Article layout== | ==Article layout== | ||
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===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
[[Image:Example.jpg|thumb|Caption]] | [[Image:Example.jpg|thumb|Caption]] | ||
Images make an article memorable and pretty. They can speak where words fail. At the same time, misplaced or untidy images can detract from an article. When choosing images, keep in mind placement, size, and the appropriateness of the image to the section. Let images flow with the text instead of break it up. | |||
Large images such as screenshots should use the "thumb" (example:<code><nowiki>[[Image:CoolImage.png|thumb]]</nowiki></code>) option which displays large images as thumbnails. Images should generally be right aligned to enhance readability by allowing a smooth flow of text down the left margin - the "thumb" option does this by default. If an infobox is not being used in an article, a right aligned picture in the lead section is encouraged. | Large images such as screenshots should use the "thumb" (example:<code><nowiki>[[Image:CoolImage.png|thumb]]</nowiki></code>) option which displays large images as thumbnails. Images should generally be right aligned to enhance readability by allowing a smooth flow of text down the left margin - the "thumb" option does this by default. If an infobox is not being used in an article, a right aligned picture in the lead section is encouraged. | ||
For more information, see | For more information, see [[Help:Images]]. | ||
==== Galleries ==== | ==== Galleries ==== | ||
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''Expand with more details and examples.'' | ''Expand with more details and examples.'' | ||
===Article message boxes=== | |||
=== Article message boxes === | |||
''Add me! You may want to look at [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Article message boxes|Wikipedia:Article message boxes]].'' | ''Add me! You may want to look at [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Article message boxes|Wikipedia:Article message boxes]].'' | ||
===See also, references, external links, and navigational tables=== | ===See also, references, external links, and navigational tables=== | ||
The last sections, if they exist, should always be "See also", followed by "References", followed by "External links". In the case of "See also", use | The last sections, if they exist, should always be "See also", followed by "References", followed by "External links". In the case of "See also", use bullets to list the internal links. Under the references section should be placed <code><nowiki><references/></nowiki></code>. Finally, in the external links should be ''all'' external links. | ||
===Categories=== | |||
Categories should be added to the end of an article - a full list can be found on [[Special:Categories]]. | |||
All articles should be accessible starting from [[:Category:Browse]], via subcategories. | |||
===Disambiguation=== | ===Disambiguation=== | ||
A disambiguation line is sometimes put at the beginning of an article to link to another article with the same or similar title. The line should be italicized and indented once. Most usually contain the phrase, "Were you looking for X?" For example | A disambiguation line is sometimes put at the beginning of an article to link to another article with the same or similar title. The line should be italicized and indented once. Most usually contain the phrase, "Were you looking for X?" For example: | ||
: ''Were you looking for "[[The Battle of | : ''Were you looking for "<nowiki>[[The Battle of Terrafield]]", an official novel?</nowiki>'' | ||
The template {{t|for}} can also be used for this purpose. | The template {{t|for}} can also be used for this purpose. | ||
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===Capitalization=== | ===Capitalization=== | ||
Titles such as lord | Titles such as lord or king start with a capital letter when used as a title (followed by a name): "King Arthas", not "king Arthas". When used generically, they should be in lower case: "Furion is a powerful lord." The correct formal name of an office is treated as a proper noun. Hence: "Anduin is the current King of Stormwind." | ||
Classes should only be capitalized when used as a proper noun, i.e. as someone's name. ("Warlock, go be evil" versus "That warlock is quite evil.") | Classes should only be capitalized when used as a proper noun, i.e. as someone's name. ("Warlock, go be evil" versus "That warlock is quite evil.") | ||
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Races such as orc, human, troll or night elf should not be capitalized except when used as a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence. Factions such as Forsaken, Alliance, Horde, or Argent Dawn should always be capitalized. | |||
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===Titles of works=== | ===Titles of works=== | ||
Italics are used for the titles of works, such as books and games. The titles of articles, chapters, and other short works are not italicized but are enclosed in double quotation marks. | Italics are used for the titles of works, such as books and games. The titles of articles, chapters, and other short works are not italicized but are enclosed in double quotation marks. | ||
For example, italicize ''[[The Last Guardian]]'' and ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', and use quotes for "[[Arathor and the Troll Wars]]". | For example, italicize ''<nowiki>[[The Last Guardian]]</nowiki>'' and ''<nowiki>[[World of Warcraft]]</nowiki>'', and use quotes for "<nowiki>[[Arathor and the Troll Wars]]</nowiki>". | ||
== Writing == | == Writing == | ||
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'''Check your spelling and grammar.''' Do not use 'u' in place of 'you' or '2' in place of 'to'. Write the way you would for a class paper or a newspaper article. | '''Check your spelling and grammar.''' Do not use 'u' in place of 'you' or '2' in place of 'to'. Write the way you would for a class paper or a newspaper article. | ||
'''Keep all of the topics you cover within the scope of the article.''' What that means is, you don't need to give a detailed history of | '''Keep all of the topics you cover within the scope of the article.''' What that means is, you don't need to give a detailed history of humans on the page about Winston Churchill. Consider the article's title as your point of origin and write from that perspective. Make use of the wiki's ability to link to more detailed articles or external sources for more information. | ||
'''Write from an impersonal perspective.'''' Do not use "I." For example, do not write, "Hellscream was a fervent member of the Horde. He served both the Old and New Horde, <strike>As far as I know</strike>." Avoid drawing attention to the author (yourself) as much as possible. | '''Write from an impersonal perspective.'''' Do not use "I." For example, do not write, "Hellscream was a fervent member of the Horde. He served both the Old and New Horde, <strike>As far as I know</strike>." Avoid drawing attention to the author (yourself) as much as possible. | ||
''' | '''Be bold.''' If you know something is wrong, correct it. If you think you could word something better, write it. If an article has a glaring deficiency, fill it. Even if your first attempt isn't golden, you can fix it later or someone else will come along and fix it for you. Don't be afraid to screw up. | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
Every article can be improved (even this one). Following these guidelines will not ensure a perfect article the first time, but it will give the article a stronger skeleton. It's ultimately your job as an editor to put meat on it. | Every article can be improved (even this one). Following these guidelines will not ensure a perfect article the first time, but it will give the article a stronger skeleton. It's ultimately your job as an editor to put meat on it. | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[Project:Manual of Style/Sample]] - a sample wiki article. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Wikipedia Manual of Style]] | * [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Wikipedia's Manual of Style]] | ||
* [[w:c:halo:UNSC Marine Corps|''UNSC Marine Corps'' on Halopedia]] | |||
* [[wikipedia:Development of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion|''Development of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'' on Wikipedia]] | |||
