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This is an instruction manual that addresses the conventions adopted by Wikisimpsons in writing, titles, articles, and linking. Please read it before you contribute to Wikisimpsons.
 
This is an instruction manual that addresses the conventions adopted by Wikisimpsons in writing, titles, articles, and linking. Please read it before you contribute to Wikisimpsons.
  
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== In-universe and tense==
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==Article titles==
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All articles should be written in in-universe style. This means to write about the show without references to the real-world.
 
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Only "Trivia", "Non-canon appearances" and "Behind the Laughter" sections do not have to be written in in-universe.
 
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Except for episode plot synopsizes, all articles should be written in ''past tense''. It simply sounds more professional.
 
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:PRESENT TENSE: The Simpson family go to Blockoland on a day out.
 
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:PAST TENSE: The Simpson family went to Blockoland on a day out.
 
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Only the lead (opening paragraph(s)) may be written in present tense. If the character has passed away/went away (Frank Grimes, Malloy), or the location met its demise in the series (Burns' Casino, Storytime Village), then the lead can be written in past tense.
 
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== Article titles ==
 
 
The conventions for titles dictate that all proper nouns are capitalized, as are all locations, and names unless specifically not capitalized.
 
The conventions for titles dictate that all proper nouns are capitalized, as are all locations, and names unless specifically not capitalized.
 
Any page title that includes a name should not be stored in a biographical format; i.e., "Homer Simpson", not "Simpson, Homer" as the page title for Bart's Dad. In cases where only a first name ([[Charlie (orphan)|Charlie]]) exists, that should be used as the sole title of the page.
 
Any page title that includes a name should not be stored in a biographical format; i.e., "Homer Simpson", not "Simpson, Homer" as the page title for Bart's Dad. In cases where only a first name ([[Charlie (orphan)|Charlie]]) exists, that should be used as the sole title of the page.
  
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If more than one topic exists with the same name, the episode in which they first appeared should be put in parentheses besides their names to distinguish them apart, i.e. Gloria (The War of the Simpsons) and Gloria (A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love). The exception to this rule are the Simpson family and regular supporting characters. In theses cases, take the lesser known minor character, and rename them. For example, Homer Simpson (Homer to the Max). Be sure to create a disambiguation page for these instances.
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==Character Articles==
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===Character infobox===
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{{Character
  
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Articles should be named by a character's ''most popular'' name, i.e. "Comic Book Guy", not "Jeff Albertson"; "Wiseguy", not "Raphael". If a character's most popular name is their first or surname (Gil, Nelson, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Flanders), then name the article by their whole name (Gil Gunderson, Nelson Muntz, Charles Montgomery Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders).
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|name = Example
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|image = Example
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|gender = <noinclude>{{Male}} or {{Female}}</noinclude>
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|hair = Example
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|age = Example
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|job = Example
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|relatives = '''Parents''': Example
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|appearance = Example
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|voiced by = Example
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}}
  
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Do not invent character names. We only know that CBG's real name is ''Jeff'' Albertson, not "Jeffrey". ''Gil'' Gunderson, and not "Gilbert".
 
  
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If a character or location gained a new name over the series, the article should be renamed to that name.
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At the start of each character article should be the character infobox with a picture of the character, their gender, hair, age, job, relatives, episode they first appeared in, and their voice actor(s) (see right).
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:Female Network Executive --> Lindsey Naegle
 
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:Storytown Village --> Storytime Village
 
  
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== Minor canon information ==
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=== The Article Itself ===
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Minor canon information/one-off jokes should never be treated as taking precedence over series-long standard. These are jokes such as Helen Lovejoy being born a man. It should not be stated it the first sentence of her article, or probably not in the lead at all. Mention it once in the body of the article, AND LEAVE IT AT THAT.
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The article should be written in Simpsons universe view, without mentioning episode names in the text. Episodes should be referenced with the <nowiki><ref>[[Episode Name]]</ref></nowiki> and have:
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<pre>
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=== References ===
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<references/>
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</pre>
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At the bottom of the article.
  
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== Original research ==
 
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Original research is not permitted. Only what has been explicitly ''stated'' can be taken as fact. If Jailbird ''is'' Snake's last name, we cannot assume that it is also Gloria's, even if they are married. It is never explicitly stated in the show, so to assume this is original research.
 
  
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== Non-canon information ==
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===Appearances===
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Non-canon information (any which appears outside of the shorts and the series, i.e. Snake's real name being Chester Turley) should never take precedence over canon and always belongs in it's own section, titled either "Non-canon" or "Non-canon appearances". Non-canon info should ''never'' appear in infoboxes and perhaps not even in leads.
 
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==Appearances==
 
 
For a very minor character, a list would be fine, for a recurring character, the following is used.
 
For a very minor character, a list would be fine, for a recurring character, the following is used.
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A list of every Ullman short, episode, game, comic, and movie this character appeared in.
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A list of every Ulmann Short, Episode, Game, comic, and Movie this character appeared in.
 
e.g.
 
e.g.
 
{{scroll
 
{{scroll
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* {{Bookapp|The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album}}
 
* {{Bookapp|The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Navigational Templates ===
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Below is a list of the templates which can be added at the end of the page. Each page should have
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<nowiki>{{Simpsons characters}}</nowiki>
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There are also a number of optional templates that can be added.
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{|border="4" cellspacing="0"
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! What to type !! Used if
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{Simpson Family Relatives}}</nowiki></code>
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| Character part of the Simpson family.
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{Mafia Members}}</nowiki></code>
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| Character is or was part of the [[Springfield Mafia]]
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{Series Superheroes}}</nowiki></code>
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| Page is about a superhero
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{THOH characters}}</nowiki></code>
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| Characters who only appear in Treehouse of Horror episodes
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{SNPP Employees}}</nowiki></code>
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| Characters working in the Sprinfield Nuclear Power Plant
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{Krusty the Clown Show}}</nowiki></code>
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| Characters working on the Krusty the Clown Show
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|-
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| <code><nowiki>{{Springfield Police Force Members}}</nowiki></code>
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| Characters on the Springfield Police Force
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|}
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===Categories===
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Each character should be put into the appropriate categories.
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*[[:Category:Characters|Category:Characters]] - For all major characters
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*[[:Category:Simpson family|Category:Simpson family]] - Should be automatically added when <nowiki>{{Simpsons Family Relatives}}</nowiki> is on the page.
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==Episode==
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===Main Article===
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* Tabs on the top
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* Template
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* A general summary of when released and a basic plot
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* A Synopsis
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* Reception
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* References
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* Season Template
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===References===
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* Tab
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* Trivia
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* Error
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* Cultural References
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* Production
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* Season Reference Template
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===Appearances===
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* Tab
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* Character Appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
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* Vehicle Appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
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* Location appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
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* Misc appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
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* season appearance template
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===Credits===
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<pre>
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{{tabc
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|episode=}}
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</pre>
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After that you start with the credits.
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Start with bolding the title
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<pre>
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'''Blah'''
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</pre>
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Then underneath put the person/company
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<pre>
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[[Blah]]
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</pre>
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Beneath each Screen of the credits (eg between Starring and also starring) put 4 spaces
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<pre>
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</pre>
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If there are two positions on the screen do this
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<pre>
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'''Blah'''{{space|12}}'''Blah'''
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[[Blah]]{{space|24}}[[Blah]]
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</pre>
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The values on the second line should be changed depending on the end result.
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at the end put the seasons credit template
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===Quotes===
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* tab
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* Notable quotes
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* Quote template

Revision as of 23:02, August 28, 2010

This is an instruction manual that addresses the conventions adopted by Wikisimpsons in writing, titles, articles, and linking. Please read it before you contribute to Wikisimpsons.

Article titles

The conventions for titles dictate that all proper nouns are capitalized, as are all locations, and names unless specifically not capitalized. Any page title that includes a name should not be stored in a biographical format; i.e., "Homer Simpson", not "Simpson, Homer" as the page title for Bart's Dad. In cases where only a first name (Charlie) exists, that should be used as the sole title of the page.

Character Articles

Character infobox

Example
Example
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
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Female ♀
Status:
Unknown
Age: Example
Hair: Example
Occupation: Example
Relatives: Parents: Example
First appearance: Example
Voiced by: Example
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At the start of each character article should be the character infobox with a picture of the character, their gender, hair, age, job, relatives, episode they first appeared in, and their voice actor(s) (see right).

The Article Itself

The article should be written in Simpsons universe view, without mentioning episode names in the text. Episodes should be referenced with the <ref>[[Episode Name]]</ref> and have: 

=== References ===
<references/>

At the bottom of the article.


Appearances

For a very minor character, a list would be fine, for a recurring character, the following is used. A list of every Ulmann Short, Episode, Game, comic, and Movie this character appeared in. e.g.

Navigational Templates

Below is a list of the templates which can be added at the end of the page. Each page should have {{Simpsons characters}} There are also a number of optional templates that can be added.

What to type Used if
{{Simpson Family Relatives}} Character part of the Simpson family.
{{Mafia Members}} Character is or was part of the Springfield Mafia
{{Series Superheroes}} Page is about a superhero
{{THOH characters}} Characters who only appear in Treehouse of Horror episodes
{{SNPP Employees}} Characters working in the Sprinfield Nuclear Power Plant
{{Krusty the Clown Show}} Characters working on the Krusty the Clown Show
{{Springfield Police Force Members}} Characters on the Springfield Police Force

Categories

Each character should be put into the appropriate categories.


Episode

Main Article

  • Tabs on the top
  • Template
  • A general summary of when released and a basic plot
  • A Synopsis
  • Reception
  • References
  • Season Template

References

  • Tab
  • Trivia
  • Error
  • Cultural References
  • Production
  • Season Reference Template

Appearances

  • Tab
  • Character Appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
  • Vehicle Appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
  • Location appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
  • Misc appearances, in gallery format, in order of appearance
  • season appearance template

Credits


{{tabc
|episode=}}

After that you start with the credits.

Start with bolding the title 

'''Blah'''

Then underneath put the person/company 

[[Blah]]

Beneath each Screen of the credits (eg between Starring and also starring) put 4 spaces

If there are two positions on the screen do this 

'''Blah'''{{space|12}}'''Blah'''
[[Blah]]{{space|24}}[[Blah]]

The values on the second line should be changed depending on the end result.


at the end put the seasons credit template

Quotes

  • tab
  • Notable quotes
  • Quote template
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