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{{Policy}} | {{Policy}} | ||
<center>''For the layout style guide, see [[Destinypedia:Layout | <center>''For the layout style guide, see [[Destinypedia:Layout guide]].''</center> | ||
{{Policies}} | {{Policies}} | ||
This '''Manual of Style''' is a guide applicable to all {{SITENAME}} articles. It reflects {{SITENAME}}'s standards, and is intended to help editors to produce articles with language, layout, and formatting that are consistent, clear, and precise. The goal of {{SITENAME}} is to make the whole encyclopedia easier, intuitive to use and the most definitive source for all Destiny information. | This '''Manual of Style''' is a guide applicable to all {{SITENAME}} articles. It reflects {{SITENAME}}'s standards, and is intended to help editors to produce articles with language, layout, and formatting that are consistent, clear, and precise. The goal of {{SITENAME}} is to make the whole encyclopedia easier, intuitive to use and the most definitive source for all Destiny information. | ||
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=== Follow the sources === | === Follow the sources === | ||
{{main|Destinypedia:Notability | {{main|Destinypedia: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 Destinypedia 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 Destinypedia 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 Destinypedia: | ||
*'''Spelling''': unless written as otherwise, the preferred spelling is American English. | *'''Spelling''': unless written as otherwise, the preferred spelling is American English. | ||
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== Editing == | == Editing == | ||
=== Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | === Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | ||
Destinypedia is a [[Help:User levels|point system-based]] wiki. Whenever one makes an edit, one is rewarded 50 points regardless of the amount of content contributed. Though it sounds fun, excessive amount of edits in an article can lead to a [[Project:Blocking | Destinypedia is a [[Help:User levels|point system-based]] wiki. Whenever one makes an edit, one is rewarded 50 points regardless of the amount of content contributed. Though it sounds fun, excessive amount of edits in an article can lead to a [[Project:Blocking policy|block]]. 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 abuse the point system. | ||
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. | ||
=== Use the | === Use the minor edit button === | ||
If you are making a minor edit (e.g. fixing a spelling error or tweaking formatting), check the "This is a minor edit" button below the Summary box before saving the page. Again, this will make things easier for the rest of us. | If you are making a minor edit (e.g. fixing a spelling error or tweaking formatting), check the "This is a minor edit" button below the Summary box before saving the page. Again, this will make things easier for the rest of us. | ||
=== Use the | === Use the preview button === | ||
The preview button is right next to the save edit button, and is there for a reason. It's your own personal spell checker, link checker, whatever-else checker. Use it. Users that purposefully do not preview edits as to inflate their edit count are not well regarded amongst Destinypedians, and you may find yourself in trouble with an administrator. | The preview button is right next to the save edit button, and is there for a reason. It's your own personal spell checker, link checker, whatever-else checker. Use it. Users that purposefully do not preview edits as to inflate their edit count are not well regarded amongst Destinypedians, and you may find yourself in trouble with an administrator. | ||
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If you make a post on a ''discussion'' page, please sign it. If you have a user account, this is as easy as typing <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> at the end of your post. If you do not have a user account, just sign it with your name or nickname so everybody can tell who is who when reading long conversations. Even better, create an account anyway and use the signature method described. There really is no reason not to if you are going to stick around. | If you make a post on a ''discussion'' page, please sign it. If you have a user account, this is as easy as typing <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> at the end of your post. If you do not have a user account, just sign it with your name or nickname so everybody can tell who is who when reading long conversations. Even better, create an account anyway and use the signature method described. There really is no reason not to if you are going to stick around. | ||
=== Using | === Using images/files === | ||
{{Main|Help:Images}} | {{Main|Help:Images}} | ||
*Add only [[Destinypedia:Canon | *Add only [[Destinypedia: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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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | *[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | ||
*[[Destinypedia:Layout | *[[Destinypedia:Layout guide]] | ||
*[[Destinypedia:Canon | *[[Destinypedia:Canon policy]] | ||
{{Helplist}} | {{Helplist}} | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Destinypedia]] | ||