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''' | The '''general content policy''' covers article content in general. For the general content guidelines, visit this [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki:General content guidelines|page]]. | ||
==Objectivity== | ==Objectivity== | ||
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===Canon perspective=== | ===Canon perspective=== | ||
Fan-created | Fan-created content is not canon and, for the most part, is not accepted on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki. In addition, fan-created theories or speculations aren't canon. Overall, fan-created content should not go on the wiki. | ||
==Article format== | ==Article format== | ||
===General=== | ===General=== | ||
*Articles must belong to as many categories as makes sense. The deepest category in a tree is preferred; for instance, if [[Rowley Jefferson]] is a boy, use [[:Category:Male characters]], instead of [[:Category:Characters]]. | *Articles must belong to as many categories as makes sense. The deepest category in a tree is preferred; for instance, if [[Rowley Jefferson]] is a boy, use [[:Category:Male characters]], instead of [[:Category:Characters]]. | ||
*Articles should only have a respective category if they would contain at least two pages, and subcategories of that category should only be made if they would contain at least ten subjects of that type. | |||
*For subjects whose name's capitalization is ambiguous, try to follow the [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki:General content guidelines|general content guidelines]]. However, at the very least, the subject's word must always start with an uppercase letter. | *For subjects whose name's capitalization is ambiguous, try to follow the [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki:General content guidelines|general content guidelines]]. However, at the very least, the subject's word must always start with an uppercase letter. | ||
===Headings=== | ===Headings=== | ||
In all headings, including page titles and sections, only {{w|proper noun}}s should be capitalized. | In all headings, including page titles and sections, only {{w|proper noun}}s should be capitalized. Keep in mind that the first letter in a heading will always be capitalized automatically by [[mw:|MediaWiki]]. The only formatting allowed on headers is italics, which should be used like they would in body text. If a link to another page is needed, use {{t|main}}, {{t|see}}, or a relevant link at the start of the section. | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
Try to avoid creating trivia sections in articles, especially if they are shared between users. Instead, place trivia points somewhere in their related content, where it would be most appropriate. The most frequent place to mention trivia is at the end of its related information. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 24 September 2023
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This page contains information pertaining to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki's policies and guidelines. |
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The general content policy covers article content in general. For the general content guidelines, visit this page.
Objectivity
Neutral point of view
Information on Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki is meant to be written from a neutral point of view, this means no opinions.
Canon perspective
Fan-created content is not canon and, for the most part, is not accepted on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki. In addition, fan-created theories or speculations aren't canon. Overall, fan-created content should not go on the wiki.
Article format
General
- Articles must belong to as many categories as makes sense. The deepest category in a tree is preferred; for instance, if Rowley Jefferson is a boy, use Category:Male characters, instead of Category:Characters.
- Articles should only have a respective category if they would contain at least two pages, and subcategories of that category should only be made if they would contain at least ten subjects of that type.
- For subjects whose name's capitalization is ambiguous, try to follow the general content guidelines. However, at the very least, the subject's word must always start with an uppercase letter.
Headings
In all headings, including page titles and sections, only proper nouns should be capitalized. Keep in mind that the first letter in a heading will always be capitalized automatically by MediaWiki. The only formatting allowed on headers is italics, which should be used like they would in body text. If a link to another page is needed, use {{main}}, {{see}}, or a relevant link at the start of the section.
Trivia
Try to avoid creating trivia sections in articles, especially if they are shared between users. Instead, place trivia points somewhere in their related content, where it would be most appropriate. The most frequent place to mention trivia is at the end of its related information.
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