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{{Center|For the layout style guide, see [[Halopedia:Layout | {{Status|Halopedia}} | ||
{{Center|For the layout style guide, see [[Halopedia:Layout guide]].}} | |||
{{Policy}} | {{Policy}} | ||
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=== Follow the sources === | === Follow the sources === | ||
{{main|Project:Notability | {{main|Project:Notability policy|Help:References}} | ||
Many points of usage, such as the treatment of proper names, can be decided by observing the style adopted by high-quality sources. Unless there is a clear reason to do otherwise, follow the usage of reliable English-language secondary sources on the subject. If the sources can be shown to be unrepresentative of current English usage, follow current English usage instead—and consult more sources. | Many points of usage, such as the treatment of proper names, can be decided by observing the style adopted by high-quality sources. Unless there is a clear reason to do otherwise, follow the usage of reliable English-language secondary sources on the subject. If the sources can be shown to be unrepresentative of current English usage, follow current English usage instead—and consult more sources. | ||
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=== Styles === | === Styles === | ||
Much of the styles you see in this manual of style is based on Wikipedia's [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|manual of style]], however in some cases Halopedia will differ from Wikipedia. You can find a more detailed guide of this in the [[Project:Layout | Much of the styles you see in this manual of style is based on Wikipedia's [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style|manual of style]], however in some cases Halopedia will differ from Wikipedia. You can find a more detailed guide of this in the [[Project:Layout guide|layout guide]] The following specific style conventions will be used by Halopedia: | ||
*'''Spelling''': | *'''Spelling''': *Halopedia has no preference as to whether to use [[wikipedia:American English|American English]] or [[wikipedia:British English|British English]] - however, once one style is defined within an article it should be employed consistently. Article titles, however, still preference American spellings. | ||
*'''Italics''': titles of any media and ships in the Halo universe should always be italicized (i.e. ''Halo 3'', ''The Art of Halo'', ''Halo: Landfall'', UNSC ''Forward Unto Dawn'', ''Truth and Reconciliation''). An exception to this would be those for [[Help:References|citation purposes]]. | *'''Italics''': titles of any media and ships in the Halo universe should always be italicized (i.e. ''Halo 3'', ''The Art of Halo'', ''Halo: Landfall'', UNSC ''Forward Unto Dawn'', ''Truth and Reconciliation''). An exception to this would be those for [[Help:References|citation purposes]]. | ||
*'''Boldface''': in any article introduction, the article's title/name must be '''bolded'''. The introduction title/name should not have links within them. | *'''Boldface''': in any article introduction, the article's title/name must be '''bolded'''. The introduction title/name should not have links within them. | ||
*'''Measurement''': unless presented as such, always use the [[wikipedia:Metric system|Metric system]] over [[wikipedia:United States customary units|US customary units]] as the primary measurement. Make sure to present the US customary units in brackets after the metric system (i.e. 130 kg (286 lbs), 2.18 meters (7'2")). | *'''Measurement''': unless presented as such, always use the [[wikipedia:Metric system|Metric system]] over [[wikipedia:United States customary units|US customary units]] as the primary measurement. Make sure to present the US customary units in brackets after the metric system (i.e. 130 kg (286 lbs), 2.18 meters (7'2")). | ||
=== Perspectives in articles === | === Perspectives in articles === | ||
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Halopedia's article titles aim to provide basic information about the subject, either in the form of its official name (if known) or a description given by editors if the subject is not identified in official media. For examples of the latter, see [[:Category:Articles with conjectural titles|here]]. If necessary, a description should be brief and informative, and any terms that are not proper nouns should not be capitalized. | Halopedia's article titles aim to provide basic information about the subject, either in the form of its official name (if known) or a description given by editors if the subject is not identified in official media. For examples of the latter, see [[:Category:Articles with conjectural titles|here]]. If necessary, a description should be brief and informative, and any terms that are not proper nouns should not be capitalized. | ||
In most cases, weapons and vehicles are titled with the item's formal designation or model number followed by its more colloquial, in-game moniker (as opposed to the full technical name, which is conveyed in the introductory section of the article). Examples of these titles include | In most cases, weapons and vehicles are titled with the item's formal designation or model number followed by its more colloquial, in-game moniker (as opposed to the full technical name, which is conveyed in the introductory section of the article). Examples of these titles include {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} and [[BR55 battle rifle]]. Capitalization of terms in titles follows our capitalization policy, discussed in an earlier section of this article. | ||
When possible, Covenant [[design pattern]] or Brute [[clan workshop]] names are favoured over the UNSC-given [[Type classification system|type-]] designations. This is to help present a more neutral point-of-view into the ''Halo'' universe as opposed to an explicitly human lens, and also for standardisation - as 343 Industries move forward, type-designations are being phased out in favour of design patterns and workshops. Typical page title formats prefer the ''XYZ''-pattern or XYZ Workshop and then the colloquial moniker - as detailed above. Nicknames (such as Ghost, Wraith, Spiker, Chopper etc) should remain capitalised, while descriptive terms (assault rifle, energy sword, battlecruiser, etc) should remain lower-case. | |||
==== Disambiguating titles ==== | ==== Disambiguating titles ==== | ||
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== Editing == | == Editing == | ||
=== Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | === Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | ||
While Halopedia encourages editing of articles, an [[Halopedia: | While Halopedia encourages editing of articles, an [[Halopedia:Blocking policy#Editing a page too many times in a short period of time|excessive amount]] of saved edits on a single article may be seen as spam. As such, a maximum of three successive edits in an article is acceptable within a short amount of time; regardless of the editor's intent, exceeding this limit may be seen as an attempt to spam and a staff member will inform you to stop and explain the scenario. If the staff member is ignored it may result in a ban for up to a week to a few months, depending on the extent of the infraction. | ||
A simple way of avoiding this problem is to practice using the Preview button which allows you to review the contributions you made before saving them. | A simple way of avoiding this problem is to practice using the Preview button which allows you to review the contributions you made before saving them. | ||
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=== Do not sign your edits === | === Do not sign your edits === | ||
All contributions are appreciated, but if every user left their mark on every contribution they made, the | All contributions are appreciated, but if every user left their mark on every contribution they made, the wiki would be nothing but signatures. If you have made an edit that you are particularly proud of (such as a transcript or screenshot), the correct place to take credit is on your own [[wikipedia:User page|user page]]. If you do not have a user account, we respect your anonymity, but your edits will remain anonymous, too. | ||
=== Do sign your talk posts === | === Do sign your talk posts === | ||
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=== Using images/files === | === Using images/files === | ||
{{Main|Help:Images}} | {{Main|Help:Images}} | ||
*Add only [[Project:Canon | *Add only [[Project:Canon policy|canon]] image, not screenshots from customized/tweaked canon games or mods. | ||
*Avoid uploading pictures you don't have a purpose for, unless they can add to a subject gallery. Before uploading, read [[Help:Images]] for more information on image use. | *Avoid uploading pictures you don't have a purpose for, unless they can add to a subject gallery. Before uploading, read [[Help:Images]] for more information on image use. | ||
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=== External links === | === External links === | ||
External links are links that point to sites other than the | External links are links that point to sites other than the wiki. The links should be in the form of a bullet list. External links typically look like this: | ||
<pre>[http://www.bungie.net/filename.html '''The Website''': ''Title of the article'']</pre> | <pre>[http://www.bungie.net/filename.html '''The Website''': ''Title of the article'']</pre> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | *[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | ||
*[[Project:Layout | *[[Project:Layout guide]] | ||
*[[Project:Canon | *[[Project:Canon policy]] | ||
{{Halopedia HAGP}} | {{Halopedia HAGP}} | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Halopedia]] | ||