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::''The following Manual of Style is adapted from the document written and executed by [[memoryalpha:Memory_Alpha:Manual_of_Style|Memory Alpha]].'' | ::''The following Manual of Style is adapted from the document written and executed by [[memoryalpha:Memory_Alpha:Manual_of_Style|Memory Alpha]].'' | ||
The | The Tenth Fleet Wiki's '''Manual of Style''' is a collection of guidelines and rules of thumb that are designed to set a rough standard for the appearances of all articles. Although style is generally not considered the most important factor in the writing of an article, it ''is'' an important factor in the writing of good articles (or even [[TenthFleet:The Perfect Article|the perfect article]]). The manual of style is designed to make articles easier to read and comprehend, to make articles better organized and easier to edit. | ||
Above all, realize that ''these rules are not set in stone!'' They are considered ''guidelines'' for making an article appear more attractive to the reader, to make them easier to work with. If you think you have a better way of writing an article, by all means go ahead and [[ | Above all, realize that ''these rules are not set in stone!'' They are considered ''guidelines'' for making an article appear more attractive to the reader, to make them easier to work with. If you think you have a better way of writing an article, by all means go ahead and [[TenthFleet:Be bold in updating pages|be bold]]! Copy-editors will come along later and start the weeding process, and rework pages to better conform to the guide if necessary. Better yet, add your own idea [[TRMN talk:Manual of Style|on this page]] as an additional option for adding style to an article. (However, please don't remove existing guidelines, just add your own new ones.) | ||
If you're looking for information on how to write an article in wiki markup, please see [[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]] for instructions. As that article is more about ''how'' to use markup, this article is concerned about the ''when'', ''where'', and ''why'' of using specific markup. Please also read the [[ | If you're looking for information on how to write an article in wiki markup, please see [[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]] for instructions. As that article is more about ''how'' to use markup, this article is concerned about the ''when'', ''where'', and ''why'' of using specific markup. Please also read the [[TenthFleet:Guide to layout|Guide to Layout]] for suggestions on how to ''organize'' your article. | ||
In all cases, '''examples''' of styles will be indented from the main margin for emphasis. | In all cases, '''examples''' of styles will be indented from the main margin for emphasis. | ||
==Introducing an article== | ==Introducing an article== | ||
At the beginning of every article, the title or subject of that article should be '''bold''' in the first line. Even though the article title is already listed, it is useful to emphasize the article's subject for the reader. (Don't forget to also use '''''italicized''''' text when necessary. See [[ | At the beginning of every article, the title or subject of that article should be '''bold''' in the first line. Even though the article title is already listed, it is useful to emphasize the article's subject for the reader. (Don't forget to also use '''''italicized''''' text when necessary. See [[TenthFleet:Manual of Style (titles)|Manual of Style (titles)]] for further information.) | ||
:"The '''Tenth Fleet''' is one of the [[Fleet#List of Numbered Fleets|numbered fleets]] within {{trmn}}. " | :"The '''Tenth Fleet''' is one of the [[Fleet#List of Numbered Fleets|numbered fleets]] within {{trmn}}. " | ||
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:"'''Bureau of Ships''', also known as the office of the '''Third Space Lord'''..." | :"'''Bureau of Ships''', also known as the office of the '''Third Space Lord'''..." | ||
In most cases, it is useful to [[ | In most cases, it is useful to [[TenthFleet:establish context|establish context]] in the first line or two of the article. | ||
===Chapters=== | ===Chapters=== | ||
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===Ranks=== | ===Ranks=== | ||
All Ranks, when not being used on their subject articles (ie: [[Captain]]), shall be abbreviated, using this [[ | All Ranks, when not being used on their subject articles (ie: [[Captain]]), shall be abbreviated, using this [[TenthFleet:Rank_abbreviation_guide|guide]]. This is especially helpful in terms of lists of persons who are notable and/or subject to a specific article (ship's command staff, list of honorees for an award, etc). | ||
===Post-Nominals=== | ===Post-Nominals=== | ||
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===See Also=== | ===See Also=== | ||
*[[Post-nominals]] | *[[Post-nominals]] | ||
*[[ | *[[TenthFleet:Rank abbreviation guide|Rank Abbreviation Guide]] | ||
*[[List of TRMN Awards]] | *[[List of TRMN Awards]] | ||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
* [[ | * [[TenthFleet:Manual of Style (headings)|Manual of Style (headings)]] | ||
==Paragraphs and formatting== | ==Paragraphs and formatting== | ||
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==List style== | ==List style== | ||
*'''See''' [[ | *'''See''' [[TenthFleet:Manual of Style (lists)|Manual of Style (lists)]] | ||
===List of Members Policy=== | ===List of Members Policy=== | ||
====Ranks, names, and post-nominals general use==== | ====Ranks, names, and post-nominals general use==== | ||
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==Title style== | ==Title style== | ||
*'''See''' [[ | *'''See''' [[TenthFleet:Manual of Style (titles)|Manual of Style (titles)]] | ||
When titling an article on Mantipedia, please keep in mind the following: | When titling an article on Mantipedia, please keep in mind the following: | ||
* Make sure your article title is easily searchable by being unambiguous. Ambiguity in titles leads to search result confusion and reduces the effectiveness of the wiki. | * Make sure your article title is easily searchable by being unambiguous. Ambiguity in titles leads to search result confusion and reduces the effectiveness of the wiki. | ||
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==Table styles== | ==Table styles== | ||
*'''See''' [[ | *'''See''' [[TenthFleet:Manual of Style (tables)|Manual of Style (tables)]] | ||
==Dash style== | ==Dash style== | ||
Dashes and hyphens can be used in a number of ways, including to connect words, split sentences, and show a range of numbers. The | Dashes and hyphens can be used in a number of ways, including to connect words, split sentences, and show a range of numbers. The Tenth Fleet Wiki has chosen to use the standard hyphen (-) to connect words and for number ranges. Instead of the standard long dash to split sentences, the Tenth Fleet Wiki has chosen to use the shorter dash in this respect. This is rendered with the – code, which renders a dash such as –. | ||
==Quotations== | ==Quotations== | ||
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==Citations== | ==Citations== | ||
See [[ | See [[TenthFleet:cite your sources|cite your sources]] for reference formatting. | ||
=="See also" and "Related topics"== | =="See also" and "Related topics"== | ||
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==Spelling and style choices== | ==Spelling and style choices== | ||
Because {{trmn}} is an American fan association, the | Because {{trmn}} is an American fan association, the Tenth Fleet Wiki has chosen to use American spellings of words rather than British spellings. Some examples of the [[TenthFleet:List of common misspellings|common misspellings]] have been collected to help you out. Note that this also applies to grammar and usage. | ||
Names that end in "s" or an "s"-sound should not have an "apostrophe s" ('s) added in the possessive form. Names that end in "x" or "z" should have an "apostrophe s" unless they are either silent or sound like an "s". For example, "Max" and should be "Max's" when using the possessive but "Sanchez" should be "Sanchez'''{{'}}'''" for the possessive. | Names that end in "s" or an "s"-sound should not have an "apostrophe s" ('s) added in the possessive form. Names that end in "x" or "z" should have an "apostrophe s" unless they are either silent or sound like an "s". For example, "Max" and should be "Max's" when using the possessive but "Sanchez" should be "Sanchez'''{{'}}'''" for the possessive. | ||
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Before you start editing or creating new pages, we encourage you to read through and understand the following documents (if you haven't already): | Before you start editing or creating new pages, we encourage you to read through and understand the following documents (if you haven't already): | ||
* [[ | * [[TenthFleet:Introduction|Introduction]] is a basic primer to what the Tenth Fleet Wiki is about and where you should look to find the information you need. | ||
* [[ | * [[TenthFleet:Be bold in updating pages|Be bold in updating pages]] is a guideline for a basic attitude you should have towards updating articles. | ||
* [[ | * [[TenthFleet:Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines]] contains the complete set of rules that the Tenth Fleet Wiki operates under. | ||
* [[Help:Editing|How to edit a page]] is a basic introduction to wiki markup. | * [[Help:Editing|How to edit a page]] is a basic introduction to wiki markup. | ||
* [[ | * [[TenthFleet:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]] is an article on how to properly name articles. | ||
[[Category:Wiki guidelines|Manual of Style]] | [[Category:Wiki guidelines|Manual of Style]] | ||