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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.
 
== In-universe and tense==
 
All articles should be written in in-universe style. This means to write about the show without references to the real-world.
 
Only "Trivia", "Non-canon appearances" and "Behind the Laughter" sections do not have to be written in in-universe.
 
 
Except for episode plot synopsizes, all articles should be written in ''past tense''. It simply sounds more professional.
 
:PRESENT TENSE: The Simpson family go to Blockoland on a day out.
 
:PAST TENSE: The Simpson family went to Blockoland on a day out.
 
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.
 
  
 
== Article titles ==
 
== Article titles ==
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{{Main|Wikisimpsons: Naming}}
 
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.
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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 (Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?)|Charlie]]) exists, that should be used as the sole title of the page.
 
 
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.
 
 
 
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).
 
 
 
Do not invent character names. We only know that CBG's real name is ''Jeff'' Albertson, not "Jeffrey". ''Gil'' Gunderson, and not "Gilbert".
 
 
 
If a character or gained a new name over the series, the article should be renamed to that name.
 
:Female Network Executive --> Lindsey Naegle
 
:Storytown Village --> Storytime Village
 
 
 
== Minor canon information ==
 
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.
 
  
== Original research ==
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== Media names in articles ==
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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Each media type has a different representation:
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*Episodes have speech marks around them, e.g. "[[Duffless]]".
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*''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' has italics, as does every other movie and television show.
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*Songs are always in speech marks.  
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*Books, games, comics, comic stories are all in ''Italics''.
  
== Non-canon information ==
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== Style Guides ==
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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Style guides aim to help you create high quality articles:
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Characters|Characters]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Comics|Comics]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Crew|Crew]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Episodes|Episodes]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Games|Games]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Guest Stars|Guest Stars]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Images|Images]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Locations|Locations]]
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*[[Wikisimpsons:Style Guide Merchandise|Merchandise]]
  
==Appearances==
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[[Category:Wikisimpsons]]
For a very minor character, a list would be fine, for a recurring character, the following is used.
 
A list of every Ullman short, episode, game, comic, and movie this character appeared in.
 
e.g.
 
{{scroll
 
|content=
 
* {{Ul|Good Night}}
 
* {{Ul|Watching Television}}
 
* {{Ep|Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire}}
 
* {{Ep|Bart the Genius}}
 
* {{Ep|Homer's Odyssey}}
 
* {{THOH|Treehouse of Horror}}
 
* {{Mov}}
 
* {{Bon|The Amazing Colossal Homer}}
 
* {{Game|The Simpsons: Hit and Run}}
 
* {{Bookapp|The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album}}
 
}}
 

Latest revision as of 11:16, March 7, 2017

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[edit]

Main article: Wikisimpsons: Naming

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.

Media names in articles[edit]

Each media type has a different representation:

  • Episodes have speech marks around them, e.g. "Duffless".
  • The Simpsons Movie has italics, as does every other movie and television show.
  • Songs are always in speech marks.
  • Books, games, comics, comic stories are all in Italics.

Style Guides[edit]

Style guides aim to help you create high quality articles: