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== Article titles, sections and headings == |
== Article titles, sections and headings == |
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=== Article titles === |
=== Article titles === |
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An article title is a convenient label for the article, which distinguishes it from other articles. It need not be the name of the subject; many article titles are descriptions of the subject. |
An article title is a convenient label for the article, which distinguishes it from other articles. It need not be the name of the subject; many article titles are descriptions of the subject. |
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The following points are critical to formatting article titles: |
The following points are critical to formatting article titles: |
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− | * '''Use "sentence case" or "sentence-style":''' The initial letter of a title is |
+ | * '''Use "sentence case" or "sentence-style":''' The initial letter of a title is capitalised; otherwise, capital letters are used only where they would be used in a normal sentence e.g. {{xt|Lief's sword}}, not {{!xt|Lief's Sword}}. |
* '''Use the singular form:''' Article titles should be singular e.g. {{xt|Kobb}}, not {{!xt|Kobbs}}. |
* '''Use the singular form:''' Article titles should be singular e.g. {{xt|Kobb}}, not {{!xt|Kobbs}}. |
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* '''Use full names without ranks for characters:''' Articles about characters should avoid the title or rank, unless the character is known only by the title e.g. {{xt|Endon}}, not {{!xt|King Endon}}. |
* '''Use full names without ranks for characters:''' Articles about characters should avoid the title or rank, unless the character is known only by the title e.g. {{xt|Endon}}, not {{!xt|King Endon}}. |
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====Tribes==== |
====Tribes==== |
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*'''History''' |
*'''History''' |
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*'''Politics''' (Government, Law enforcement) |
*'''Politics''' (Government, Law enforcement) |
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*'''Culture''' (Society, Architecture, Appearance) |
*'''Culture''' (Society, Architecture, Appearance) |
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*'''Habitat''' |
*'''Habitat''' |
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*'''Anatomy''' |
*'''Anatomy''' |
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*'''Diet''' |
*'''Diet''' |
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*'''Trivia''' |
*'''Trivia''' |
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== Spelling == |
== Spelling == |
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− | '''Australian spelling''' should be used on all canon encyclopedia articles on {{SITENAME}}, on any template transcribed on articles, on transcripts and on all official projects and blog posts. This is to reflect the Australian origin of ''Deltora Quest'' and ''The Three Doors.'' There are the following exceptions: |
+ | '''Australian/British spelling''' should be used on all canon encyclopedia articles on {{SITENAME}}, on any template transcribed on articles, on transcripts and on all official projects and blog posts. This is to reflect the Australian origin of ''Deltora Quest'' and ''The Three Doors.'' There are the following exceptions: |
* Regional variations in spelling may be used in all other contexts on {{SITENAME}}, such as comments, talk pages, user pages and blog posts. |
* Regional variations in spelling may be used in all other contexts on {{SITENAME}}, such as comments, talk pages, user pages and blog posts. |
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* If quoting a source, never alter any part of the quotation, even if it does not use Australian spelling. |
* If quoting a source, never alter any part of the quotation, even if it does not use Australian spelling. |
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== Capital letters == |
== Capital letters == |
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=== Calendar items === |
=== Calendar items === |
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'''Seasons''' should be in lower case e.g. {{xt|her last summer}}; {{xt|the winter had been cold}}. |
'''Seasons''' should be in lower case e.g. {{xt|her last summer}}; {{xt|the winter had been cold}}. |
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=== Flora and fauna === |
=== Flora and fauna === |
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'''Flora and fauna''' should be in lower case e.g. {{xt|topaz dragon}}. An exception to this is if a character is known by the name of their species. |
'''Flora and fauna''' should be in lower case e.g. {{xt|topaz dragon}}. An exception to this is if a character is known by the name of their species. |
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| ''Incorrect'' || ''(generic)'': || {{!xt|Lief spoke to a Topaz Dragon.}} |
| ''Incorrect'' || ''(generic)'': || {{!xt|Lief spoke to a Topaz Dragon.}} |
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+ | | ''Correct'' || ''(generic)'': || {{xt|Lief spoke to a Topaz dragon.}} |
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| ''Incorrect'' || ''(character)'': || {{!xt|Lief spoke to the topaz dragon.}} |
| ''Incorrect'' || ''(character)'': || {{!xt|Lief spoke to the topaz dragon.}} |
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− | | ''Correct'' || ''(character)'': || {{xt|Lief spoke to the Topaz |
+ | | ''Correct'' || ''(character)'': || {{xt|Lief spoke to the Topaz dragon.}} |
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=== Celestial bodies === |
=== Celestial bodies === |
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* When used generally, the words ''sun'', ''earth'', and ''moon'' do not take capitals e.g. {{xt|The sun was peeking over the mountain top}}; {{xt|The people of the Del tribe never spoke to anyone outside their tribe}}. The exception is when the term refers to a proper name. |
* When used generally, the words ''sun'', ''earth'', and ''moon'' do not take capitals e.g. {{xt|The sun was peeking over the mountain top}}; {{xt|The people of the Del tribe never spoke to anyone outside their tribe}}. The exception is when the term refers to a proper name. |
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− | * '''Names of celestial bodies''' are proper nouns, and therefore |
+ | * '''Names of celestial bodies''' are proper nouns, and therefore capitalised. The first letter of every word in such a name is capitalised. |
=== Locations === |
=== Locations === |
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|''Correct'' || ''(generic)'': || {{xt|The city has a population of 55,000.}} |
|''Correct'' || ''(generic)'': || {{xt|The city has a population of 55,000.}} |
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+ | |''Correct'' || ''(title)'': || {{xt|The city of Del has a population of 55,000.}} |
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|''Correct'' || ''("city" omitted)'': || {{xt|Del has a population of 55,000.}} |
|''Correct'' || ''("city" omitted)'': || {{xt|Del has a population of 55,000.}} |
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=== "Internet" and "web" === |
=== "Internet" and "web" === |
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− | Like with other cases involving generic terms, "web" should not be |
+ | Like with other cases involving generic terms, "web" should not be capitalised unless it is used as part of the official name of a system or an organization. "Internet" is always capitalised. |
== Italics == |
== Italics == |
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* '''Use double quotation marks:''' Enclose quotations with double quotation marks e.g. {{xt|Endon said, "It is forbidden."}} Enclose quotations within quotations with single quotation marks e.g. {{xt|Lief said, "Did he say 'My beautiful little girl'?"}} |
* '''Use double quotation marks:''' Enclose quotations with double quotation marks e.g. {{xt|Endon said, "It is forbidden."}} Enclose quotations within quotations with single quotation marks e.g. {{xt|Lief said, "Did he say 'My beautiful little girl'?"}} |
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* When the title of an article appearing in the lead paragraph requires quotation marks (for example, the title of a song or poem), the quotation marks should not be in boldface, as they are not part of the title e.g. {{xt|"'''The Forests of Silence'''"}}. |
* When the title of an article appearing in the lead paragraph requires quotation marks (for example, the title of a song or poem), the quotation marks should not be in boldface, as they are not part of the title e.g. {{xt|"'''The Forests of Silence'''"}}. |
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Place all punctuation marks inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material and outside if they are not. This practice is sometimes referred to as ''logical punctuation''. This is more in keeping with a principle of minimal change. '''This punctuation system does not require placing final periods and commas outside the quotation marks all the time''', but rather maintaining their original positions in (or absence from) the quoted material. |
Place all punctuation marks inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material and outside if they are not. This practice is sometimes referred to as ''logical punctuation''. This is more in keeping with a principle of minimal change. '''This punctuation system does not require placing final periods and commas outside the quotation marks all the time''', but rather maintaining their original positions in (or absence from) the quoted material. |
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− | |rowspan=2 valign=top | ''Correct'': || {{xt|Dirk said, "The enemy is weakening us, little by little."}} |
+ | | rowspan="2" valign="top" | ''Correct'': || {{xt|Dirk said, "The enemy is weakening us, little by little."}} |
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− | |rowspan=2 valign=top|''Correct'': || {{xt|Sholto thought that the skimmers "come on their own".}} |
+ | | rowspan="2" valign="top" |''Correct'': || {{xt|Sholto thought that the skimmers "come on their own".}} |
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− | :::::::(The period is known not to be in the source, its presence in the source is uncertain, or its coverage within the quotation is considered unnecessary.) |
+ | ::::::::(The period is known not to be in the source, its presence in the source is uncertain, or its coverage within the quotation is considered unnecessary.) |
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− | |rowspan=2 valign=top|''Correct'': || {{xt|Dirk asked, "What does it matter anyway?"}} |
+ | | rowspan="2" valign="top" |''Correct'': || {{xt|Dirk asked, "What does it matter anyway?"}} |
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+ | ::::::::(The question mark belongs inside because the quoted text itself was a question.) |
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− | |rowspan=2 valign=top|''Correct'': || {{xt|Did he say, "My beautiful little girl"?}} |
+ | | rowspan="2" valign="top" |''Correct'': || {{xt|Did he say, "My beautiful little girl"?}} |
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− | :::::::(The very quote is being questioned, so the question mark belongs outside; any punctuation at the end of the original quote is omitted.) |
+ | ::::::::(The very quote is being questioned, so the question mark belongs outside; any punctuation at the end of the original quote is omitted.) |
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: When a quoted sentence fragment ends in a period, some judgment is required: if the fragment communicates a complete sentence, the period can be placed inside. The period should be omitted if the quotation is in the middle of a sentence. |
: When a quoted sentence fragment ends in a period, some judgment is required: if the fragment communicates a complete sentence, the period can be placed inside. The period should be omitted if the quotation is in the middle of a sentence. |
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|''Correct'': || {{xt|He said, "Follow me", and they did.}} |
|''Correct'': || {{xt|He said, "Follow me", and they did.}} |
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: If the sequence of juxtaposed punctuation marks seems distracting or untidy, try an acceptable alternative. |
: If the sequence of juxtaposed punctuation marks seems distracting or untidy, try an acceptable alternative. |
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|''Correct'': || {{xt|He said, "Follow me" (and they did).}} |
|''Correct'': || {{xt|He said, "Follow me" (and they did).}} |
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=== Brackets and parentheses === |
=== Brackets and parentheses === |
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* '''If a sentence contains a bracketed phrase''', place the sentence punctuation outside the brackets {{xt|(as shown here)}}. |
* '''If a sentence contains a bracketed phrase''', place the sentence punctuation outside the brackets {{xt|(as shown here)}}. |
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* '''If one or more sentences are wholly inside brackets''', place their punctuation inside the brackets. |
* '''If one or more sentences are wholly inside brackets''', place their punctuation inside the brackets. |
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There should be no space next to the inner side of a bracket. An opening bracket should be preceded by a space, except in unusual cases; for example, when it is preceded by an opening quotation mark, another opening bracket, or a portion of a word. |
There should be no space next to the inner side of a bracket. An opening bracket should be preceded by a space, except in unusual cases; for example, when it is preceded by an opening quotation mark, another opening bracket, or a portion of a word. |
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=== Ellipses === |
=== Ellipses === |
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An ellipsis is an omission, often used in a printed record of conversation. The ellipsis is represented by '''ellipsis points''': a set of three dots. |
An ellipsis is an omission, often used in a printed record of conversation. The ellipsis is represented by '''ellipsis points''': a set of three dots. |
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* Pairs of commas are often used to delimit parenthetic material, forming a parenthetical remark. This interrupts the sentence less than a parenthetical remark in (round) brackets or dashes. Do not be fooled by other punctuation, which can mask the need for a comma, especially when it collides with a bracket or parenthesis, as in this example: |
* Pairs of commas are often used to delimit parenthetic material, forming a parenthetical remark. This interrupts the sentence less than a parenthetical remark in (round) brackets or dashes. Do not be fooled by other punctuation, which can mask the need for a comma, especially when it collides with a bracket or parenthesis, as in this example: |
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|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Lief, Barda and Jasmine, one the run (finding gems and destroying guardians)) eventually stopped The Shadow Lord.}} |
|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Lief, Barda and Jasmine, one the run (finding gems and destroying guardians)) eventually stopped The Shadow Lord.}} |
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|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Lief, Barda and Jasmine, on the run (finding gems and destroying guardians), eventually stopped The Shadow Lord.}} |
|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Lief, Barda and Jasmine, on the run (finding gems and destroying guardians), eventually stopped The Shadow Lord.}} |
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* Place quotation marks in accordance with ''logical punctuation'': |
* Place quotation marks in accordance with ''logical punctuation'': |
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|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|She said, "punctuation styles on {{SITENAME}} are way too complicated," as well as making other policy-related complaints.}} |
|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|She said, "punctuation styles on {{SITENAME}} are way too complicated," as well as making other policy-related complaints.}} |
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|''Correct'': ||{{xt|She said, "punctuation styles on {{SITENAME}} are way too complicated", as well as making other policy-related complaints.}} |
|''Correct'': ||{{xt|She said, "punctuation styles on {{SITENAME}} are way too complicated", as well as making other policy-related complaints.}} |
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* '''Use serial commas.''' This is more consistent with the recommendations of authoritative style guides. |
* '''Use serial commas.''' This is more consistent with the recommendations of authoritative style guides. |
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− | |''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Lief |
+ | |''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Lief travelled with Barda, Jasmine, Filli and Kree.}} |
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− | |''Correct'': ||{{xt|Lief |
+ | |''Correct'': ||{{xt|Lief travelled with Barda, Jasmine, Filli, and Kree.}} |
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=== Colons === |
=== Colons === |
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A colon ({{xt|:}}) informs the reader that what comes after it demonstrates, explains, or modifies what has come before, or is a list of items that has just been introduced. The items in such a list may be separated by commas; or, if they are more complex and perhaps themselves contain commas, the items should be separated by semicolons: |
A colon ({{xt|:}}) informs the reader that what comes after it demonstrates, explains, or modifies what has come before, or is a list of items that has just been introduced. The items in such a list may be separated by commas; or, if they are more complex and perhaps themselves contain commas, the items should be separated by semicolons: |
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− | : {{xt|Del has several features: a dock and |
+ | : {{xt|Del has several features: a dock and harbour, a market and the royal palace, to name a few.}} |
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In most cases a colon works best with a complete grammatical sentence before it. There are exceptions, such as when the colon introduces items set off in new lines like the very next colon here. Examples: |
In most cases a colon works best with a complete grammatical sentence before it. There are exceptions, such as when the colon introduces items set off in new lines like the very next colon here. Examples: |
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|''Correct'': ||{{xt|He was stopped by two people: Lief and Adin.}} |
|''Correct'': ||{{xt|He was stopped by two people: Lief and Adin.}} |
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|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|The people he was stopped by included: Lief and Adin.}} |
|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|The people he was stopped by included: Lief and Adin.}} |
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|''Correct (special case)'': ||{{xt|English and symbols: these, with a few others, are the ways of communication most central to the series.}} |
|''Correct (special case)'': ||{{xt|English and symbols: these, with a few others, are the ways of communication most central to the series.}} |
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− | The word following a colon is |
+ | The word following a colon is capitalised, if that word effectively begins a new grammatical sentence, and especially if the colon serves to introduce more than one sentence: |
: {{xt|The argument is easily stated: We have been given only three tickets. There are four of us here: you, the twins, and me. The twins are inseparable. Therefore, you or I will have to stay home.}} |
: {{xt|The argument is easily stated: We have been given only three tickets. There are four of us here: you, the twins, and me. The twins are inseparable. Therefore, you or I will have to stay home.}} |
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No sentence should contain more than one colon. There should never be a hyphen or a dash immediately following a colon. Only a single space follows a colon. |
No sentence should contain more than one colon. There should never be a hyphen or a dash immediately following a colon. Only a single space follows a colon. |
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=== Semicolons === |
=== Semicolons === |
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A semicolon ({{xt|;}}) is sometimes an alternative to a period, enabling related material to be kept in the same sentence; it marks a more decisive division in a sentence than a comma. If the semicolon separates clauses, normally each clause must be independent (meaning that it could stand on its own as a sentence); often, only a comma or only a semicolon will be correct in a given sentence. |
A semicolon ({{xt|;}}) is sometimes an alternative to a period, enabling related material to be kept in the same sentence; it marks a more decisive division in a sentence than a comma. If the semicolon separates clauses, normally each clause must be independent (meaning that it could stand on its own as a sentence); often, only a comma or only a semicolon will be correct in a given sentence. |
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− | |''Correct'': ||{{xt|Though he had been here before, I did not |
+ | |''Correct'': ||{{xt|Though he had been here before, I did not recognise him.}} |
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− | |''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Though he had been here before; I did not |
+ | |''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Though he had been here before; I did not recognise him.}} |
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Above, "Though he had been here before" cannot stand on its own as a sentence, and therefore is not an independent clause. |
Above, "Though he had been here before" cannot stand on its own as a sentence, and therefore is not an independent clause. |
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|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Oranges are an acid fruit; bananas are classified as alkaline.}} |
|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Oranges are an acid fruit; bananas are classified as alkaline.}} |
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|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Oranges are an acid fruit, bananas are classified as alkaline.}} |
|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Oranges are an acid fruit, bananas are classified as alkaline.}} |
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This incorrect use of a comma between two independent clauses is known as a ''comma splice''; however, in very rare cases, a comma may be used where a semicolon would seem to be called for: |
This incorrect use of a comma between two independent clauses is known as a ''comma splice''; however, in very rare cases, a comma may be used where a semicolon would seem to be called for: |
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|''Accepted'': ||{{xt|"Life is short, art is long."}} (citing a brief [[wikipedia:aphorism|aphorism]]; see [[wikipedia:Ars longa, vita brevis|Ars longa]]) |
|''Accepted'': ||{{xt|"Life is short, art is long."}} (citing a brief [[wikipedia:aphorism|aphorism]]; see [[wikipedia:Ars longa, vita brevis|Ars longa]]) |
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|''Accepted'': ||{{xt|"I have studied it, you have not."}} (reporting brisk conversation) |
|''Accepted'': ||{{xt|"I have studied it, you have not."}} (reporting brisk conversation) |
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A semicolon does not force a capital letter in the word that follows it. |
A semicolon does not force a capital letter in the word that follows it. |
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A sentence may contain several semicolons, especially when the clauses are parallel; multiple unrelated semicolons are often signs that the sentence should be divided into shorter sentences, or otherwise refashioned. |
A sentence may contain several semicolons, especially when the clauses are parallel; multiple unrelated semicolons are often signs that the sentence should be divided into shorter sentences, or otherwise refashioned. |
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|''Unwieldy'': ||{{!xt|Oranges are an acid fruit; bananas are classified as alkaline; pears are close to neutral; these distinctions are rarely discussed.}} |
|''Unwieldy'': ||{{!xt|Oranges are an acid fruit; bananas are classified as alkaline; pears are close to neutral; these distinctions are rarely discussed.}} |
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|''One better way'': ||{{xt|Oranges are an acid fruit, bananas are alkaline, and pears are close to neutral; these distinctions are rarely discussed.}} |
|''One better way'': ||{{xt|Oranges are an acid fruit, bananas are alkaline, and pears are close to neutral; these distinctions are rarely discussed.}} |
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=== Dashes === |
=== Dashes === |
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Two forms of dash are possible: ''en dash'' ({{xt|–}}) and ''em dash'' ({{xt|—}}). On {{SITENAME}}, the former is preferred. A hyphen ({{!xt|-}}), or two hyphens ({{!xt|--}}) should never be used to substitute for a dash. |
Two forms of dash are possible: ''en dash'' ({{xt|–}}) and ''em dash'' ({{xt|—}}). On {{SITENAME}}, the former is preferred. A hyphen ({{!xt|-}}), or two hyphens ({{!xt|--}}) should never be used to substitute for a dash. |
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|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Another "threat" was detected - but it was later found to be simply a group of misfits.}} |
|''Incorrect'': ||{{!xt|Another "threat" was detected - but it was later found to be simply a group of misfits.}} |
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|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Another "threat" was detected – but it was later found to be simply a group of misfits.}} |
|''Correct'': ||{{xt|Another "threat" was detected – but it was later found to be simply a group of misfits.}} |
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Do not use more than two dashes in a single sentence. More than two makes the structure unclear; it takes time for the reader to see which dashes, if any, form a pair. |
Do not use more than two dashes in a single sentence. More than two makes the structure unclear; it takes time for the reader to see which dashes, if any, form a pair. |
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* {{xt|The birds – at least the ones he saw – had red and blue feathers.}} |
* {{xt|The birds – at least the ones he saw – had red and blue feathers.}} |
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− | * Avoid: {{!xt|First in the procession – and most spectacularly – came the |
+ | * Avoid: {{!xt|First in the procession – and most spectacularly – came the king – then the nobles.}} |
=== Slashes === |
=== Slashes === |
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Avoid joining two words by a slash, also known as a forward slash or ''solidus'' ({{!xt|/}}). Consider alternative wordings to avoid it. |
Avoid joining two words by a slash, also known as a forward slash or ''solidus'' ({{!xt|/}}). Consider alternative wordings to avoid it. |
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=== Punctuation and footnotes === |
=== Punctuation and footnotes === |
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[[w:c:community:Help:Cite|Footnotes]] are used to add references. "Ref" tags should immediately follow the text to which they refer, with no space before the tag. When they coincide with punctuation, the tag is placed ''immediately after the punctuation''. Multiple tags should have no space between them. |
[[w:c:community:Help:Cite|Footnotes]] are used to add references. "Ref" tags should immediately follow the text to which they refer, with no space before the tag. When they coincide with punctuation, the tag is placed ''immediately after the punctuation''. Multiple tags should have no space between them. |
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+ | * ''Example'': Endon was previously the king of Deltora,{{Dummy ref|10}} but later became known as a blacksmith and the father of Lief.{{Dummy ref|11}}{{Dummy ref|12}} |
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Exceptions: "ref" tags are placed ''before'', not after, dashes; and where a reference or other footnote applies only to material within a parenthetical phrase, placing the tag within the closing parenthesis may be appropriate. |
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=== Tense === |
=== Tense === |
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For [[#Perspective|in-universe articles]]: |
For [[#Perspective|in-universe articles]]: |
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* '''Past tense''' must be used on any event articles, articles describing entities that are deceased or no longer exist, or sections of any in-universe article detailing past events e.g. {{xt|Adin defeated The Shadow Lord's army}}, not {{!xt|Adin defeats The Shadow Lord's army}}. |
* '''Past tense''' must be used on any event articles, articles describing entities that are deceased or no longer exist, or sections of any in-universe article detailing past events e.g. {{xt|Adin defeated The Shadow Lord's army}}, not {{!xt|Adin defeats The Shadow Lord's army}}. |
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− | * '''Present tense''' must be used on any location, creature, and character article, where this does not conflict with the first guideline. |
+ | * '''Present tense''' must be used on any location, creature, and character article, where this does not conflict with the first guideline. It should also be used on episode synopsis' and book plots. |
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− | Current "in-universe time" on {{SITENAME}} is generally considered to be fixed at the end of [[ |
+ | Current "in-universe time" on {{SITENAME}} is generally considered to be fixed at the end of ''[[Two Moons (book)|Two Moons]]'', ''[[The Third Door (book)|The Third Door]]'' and ''[[Rowan of the Bukshah]]'' or the book/series which is furthest down the timeline. |
== Vocabulary == |
== Vocabulary == |
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'''Formal use of language''' is mandatory on all canon encyclopedia articles e.g. {{xt|Lief's fighting skills are some of the most potent of any fighter in the world}}, not {{!xt|Lief's awesome bending skills}}. |
'''Formal use of language''' is mandatory on all canon encyclopedia articles e.g. {{xt|Lief's fighting skills are some of the most potent of any fighter in the world}}, not {{!xt|Lief's awesome bending skills}}. |
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=== Perspective === |
=== Perspective === |
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Articles on {{SITENAME}} are one of two types: |
Articles on {{SITENAME}} are one of two types: |
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* '''In-universe:''' Article should be written as if ''Deltora'' and ''Dorne'' were the real world. Episodes should not be referred to in a sentence, and characters should not be treated as fictional constructs. These articles include all character, location, flora and fauna, event etc. |
* '''In-universe:''' Article should be written as if ''Deltora'' and ''Dorne'' were the real world. Episodes should not be referred to in a sentence, and characters should not be treated as fictional constructs. These articles include all character, location, flora and fauna, event etc. |
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*Thumbnails shown in the article should generally be 200px wide. Images containing important detail (e.g. a map, diagram, or chart) may need larger sizes than usual to make them readable. |
*Thumbnails shown in the article should generally be 200px wide. Images containing important detail (e.g. a map, diagram, or chart) may need larger sizes than usual to make them readable. |
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*All images uploaded to Deltora Quest Wiki must have a copyright template attached and be categorized where possible and reasonable. Adding character categories for images only applies to characters where there are numerous images of that character. |
*All images uploaded to Deltora Quest Wiki must have a copyright template attached and be categorized where possible and reasonable. Adding character categories for images only applies to characters where there are numerous images of that character. |
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[[Category:DQ Wiki]] |
[[Category:DQ Wiki]] |
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==Links== |
==Links== |
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*'''Make links only where they are relevant and helpful in the context:''' Articles should be linked to their respective page only in the first instance they appear. |
*'''Make links only where they are relevant and helpful in the context:''' Articles should be linked to their respective page only in the first instance they appear. |
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*'''Do not add external links to other ''Deltora Quest''-related sites without permission.''' If you are the owner or member of another specifically Deltora Quest-related site and you believe that a link to your site from Deltora Quest Wiki would be beneficial, [http://deltoraquest.wikia.com/wiki/Deltora_Quest_Wiki:Affiliate_with_Deltora_Quest_Wiki affiliate with us]. |
*'''Do not add external links to other ''Deltora Quest''-related sites without permission.''' If you are the owner or member of another specifically Deltora Quest-related site and you believe that a link to your site from Deltora Quest Wiki would be beneficial, [http://deltoraquest.wikia.com/wiki/Deltora_Quest_Wiki:Affiliate_with_Deltora_Quest_Wiki affiliate with us]. |
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+ | == Adding references == |
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+ | {{Main|Deltora Quest Wiki:Verifiability|Verifiability}} |
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+ | Content that is posted on {{SITENAME}} canon articles must be verifiable. In other words, all information treated as fact on this site must be able to be supported by a reliable, published '''source'''. |
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+ | When you expand a page with information coming from a certain books, add <code><nowiki><ref name=Book abbreviation>{{Cite</nowiki>|<span style="color:grey">''<book title>''</span>}}<nowiki></ref></nowiki></code> after the new bit of information. |
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+ | :E.g. To cite information coming from the first book of ''Deltora Quest 1'', "The Forests of Silence", add <code><nowiki><ref name=TFS>{{Cite|The Forests of Silence}}</ref></nowiki></code>. |
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+ | :E.g. To cite information coming from the first book of ''The Three Doors'', "The Golden Door", add <code><nowiki><ref name=TGD>{{Cite|The Golden Door}}</ref></nowiki></code>. |
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+ | Now what is the use of those abbreviations? By providing a name for the reference, we are able to shorten the reference when it is used multiple times in the same article. The first time a reference is used in a text, it is written in full, and the second time, it can be shortened to simply <code><nowiki><ref name=Book abbreviation /></nowiki></code> |
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+ | :E.g. <code><nowiki><ref name=TOD>{{Cite|Tales of Deltora}}</ref></nowiki></code> is shortened on second usage to <code><nowiki><ref name=TOD/></nowiki></code> |
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+ | == References == |
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==Miscellaneous== |
==Miscellaneous== |
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* Place a space after the asterisk and hash symbols in unordered and ordered lists respectively, so that each new list item is easier to find e.g. <code><nowiki>* Item</nowiki></code>. |
* Place a space after the asterisk and hash symbols in unordered and ordered lists respectively, so that each new list item is easier to find e.g. <code><nowiki>* Item</nowiki></code>. |
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* Reference lists should be enclosed within a [[Template:Scroll|scroll box]]. |
* Reference lists should be enclosed within a [[Template:Scroll|scroll box]]. |
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To promote consistency and ease of editing, the following items, if appropriate, should appear in this order before the lead section of an article. |
To promote consistency and ease of editing, the following items, if appropriate, should appear in this order before the lead section of an article. |
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# {{tl|Quote}} template containing a relevant quotation, in the color most closely associated with the subject of the article. The quoted text itself should not contain links. (See [[#Other Points|below]] for more information.) |
# {{tl|Quote}} template containing a relevant quotation, in the color most closely associated with the subject of the article. The quoted text itself should not contain links. (See [[#Other Points|below]] for more information.) |
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# Infobox template, if a relevant one exists, split apart with a line for each template parameter. The closing curly bracket for the infobox template should be on a new line. The lead section should begin directly after this curly bracket, not on a new line. |
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* '''Quotes''' may be added to any article. Quote templates should only be used once at the top of an article and should feature a main quote. |
* '''Quotes''' may be added to any article. Quote templates should only be used once at the top of an article and should feature a main quote. |
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* '''Speculation''' may not be added to any articles whatsoever. |
* '''Speculation''' may not be added to any articles whatsoever. |
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{{wikipedia|Wikipedia:Manual of Style}} |
{{wikipedia|Wikipedia:Manual of Style}} |
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 8 May 2018
This page documents an official Deltora Quest Wiki policy.
It is a widely accepted standard that should normally be followed by all editors. |
Content Projects Other The Manual of Style (often abbreviated as Mos or MOS) is a style guide for all Deltora Quest Wiki articles, images and other wiki-related subjects. It helps editors produce consistent articles and keeps Deltora Quest Wiki consistent in layout and style. Consistency in style and formatting promotes clarity and cohesion; this is especially important within an article. Article titles, sections and headingsArticle titlesAn article title is a convenient label for the article, which distinguishes it from other articles. It need not be the name of the subject; many article titles are descriptions of the subject. The following points are critical to formatting article titles:
Article headings
SpellingAustralian/British spelling should be used on all canon encyclopedia articles on Deltora Quest Wiki, on any template transcribed on articles, on transcripts and on all official projects and blog posts. This is to reflect the Australian origin of Deltora Quest and The Three Doors. There are the following exceptions:
Capital lettersUnnecessary capitalisation should be avoided. For example, use magic rather than Magic. This is sometimes referred to as the "down style". Capitalisation should be reserved for proper names only. Capitalisation of "The"In general, do not capitalise the definite article in the middle of a sentence. However, some idiomatic exceptions, including most titles of artistic works, should be quoted exactly according to common usage.
Titles
Calendar itemsSeasons should be in lower case e.g. her last summer; the winter had been cold. Flora and faunaFlora and fauna should be in lower case e.g. topaz dragon. An exception to this is if a character is known by the name of their species.
Celestial bodies
Locations
"Internet" and "web"Like with other cases involving generic terms, "web" should not be capitalised unless it is used as part of the official name of a system or an organization. "Internet" is always capitalised. Italics
PunctuationQuotation marks
Brackets and parentheses
EllipsesAn ellipsis is an omission, often used in a printed record of conversation. The ellipsis is represented by ellipsis points: a set of three dots.
Commas
ColonsA colon (:) informs the reader that what comes after it demonstrates, explains, or modifies what has come before, or is a list of items that has just been introduced. The items in such a list may be separated by commas; or, if they are more complex and perhaps themselves contain commas, the items should be separated by semicolons:
SemicolonsA semicolon (;) is sometimes an alternative to a period, enabling related material to be kept in the same sentence; it marks a more decisive division in a sentence than a comma. If the semicolon separates clauses, normally each clause must be independent (meaning that it could stand on its own as a sentence); often, only a comma or only a semicolon will be correct in a given sentence.
A sentence may contain several semicolons, especially when the clauses are parallel; multiple unrelated semicolons are often signs that the sentence should be divided into shorter sentences, or otherwise refashioned.
DashesTwo forms of dash are possible: en dash (–) and em dash (—). On Deltora Quest Wiki, the former is preferred. A hyphen (-), or two hyphens (--) should never be used to substitute for a dash.
SlashesAvoid joining two words by a slash, also known as a forward slash or solidus (/). Consider alternative wordings to avoid it. Terminal punctuation
Spacing
Punctuation and footnotesFootnotes are used to add references. "Ref" tags should immediately follow the text to which they refer, with no space before the tag. When they coincide with punctuation, the tag is placed immediately after the punctuation. Multiple tags should have no space between them.
(In the above examples, the footnote markers, [10] [11] etc. would link to footnotes in the footnotes/reference list at the end of the article, created by use of the {{reflist}} template.) Numbers
Grammar
TenseFor in-universe articles:
VocabularyFormal use of language is mandatory on all canon encyclopedia articles e.g. Lief's fighting skills are some of the most potent of any fighter in the world, not Lief's awesome bending skills. Formality and neutrality
PerspectiveArticles on Deltora Quest Wiki are one of two types:
Images
Links
Adding references
Content that is posted on Deltora Quest Wiki canon articles must be verifiable. In other words, all information treated as fact on this site must be able to be supported by a reliable, published source. When you expand a page with information coming from a certain books, add
== References == {{Reflist}} MiscellaneousSource mode editing markup
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