Difference between revisions of "Guidelines"

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* Be sure you review [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to Edit a Page] on WikiPedia  
<li>Be sure you review [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to Edit a Page] on WikiPedia  
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* Write in an Encylopedia-like manner</li>
<li>Write in an Encylopedia-like manner</li>
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* Provide links to source material wherever possible</li>
<li>Provide links to source material wherever possible</li>
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* Controversial or potentially libellous material should ''always'' be supported with reliable references</li>
<li>Controversial or potentially libellous material should ''always'' be supported with reliable references</li>
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* Unless notable for another reason, only Emeralds and above should have their own articles or otherwise listed</li>
<li>Unless notable for another reason, only Emeralds and above should have their own articles or otherwise listed</li>
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* If you are unsure about something, put it in the Talk pages for discussion first</li>
<li>If you are unsure about something, put it in the Talk pages for discussion first</li>
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=== Difference with Wiki standards ===
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* people with potential "bias" regarding a particular topic are encouraged to edit if they are knowledgable in that topic and can properly source their material
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* "original research" is allowed, as long as it is properly sourced.
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=== Templates ===
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Templates are used to provide a standard format for information in an article. At present the following templates exist -
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* [[Template:Infobox Market]]
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* [[Template:Infobox Person]]

Revision as of 19:51, 20 September 2007

  • Be sure you review How to Edit a Page on WikiPedia
  • Write in an Encylopedia-like manner</li>
  • Provide links to source material wherever possible</li>
  • Controversial or potentially libellous material should always be supported with reliable references</li>
  • Unless notable for another reason, only Emeralds and above should have their own articles or otherwise listed</li>
  • If you are unsure about something, put it in the Talk pages for discussion first</li>

Difference with Wiki standards

  • people with potential "bias" regarding a particular topic are encouraged to edit if they are knowledgable in that topic and can properly source their material
  • "original research" is allowed, as long as it is properly sourced.

Templates

Templates are used to provide a standard format for information in an article. At present the following templates exist -