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There are already some guidelines at, for example, Help:Writing an article about a book, or Help:Writing an article about a person, but these are quite dated.
I'm interested, therefore, to find out what people think about modernizing these and sticking by them, so each article takes on a more familiar order. We could also use some "example" articles so new editors can see how they ought to be constructed.
I am not proposing each article must have exactly the same headings with no deviation, as this is not appropriate for all articles, and some articles won't have the sections others do, but I am proposing a more definite guideline on the matter.
Thoughts?
Improved formatting
Person
- Physical description
- Personality
- History
- Abilities (or special powers)
- Equipment
- Allies (or associates) / Relationships, instead
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
Buildings
- Geography
- History
- Structure
- Interior
- Inhabitants
- Defenses
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
Locations
- Geography (or geographic location or area)
- History
- Inhabitants
- Government
- Trade
- Defenses
- Geographical features (listing)
- Notable locations (listing)
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
Items
- Physical description
- History
- Powers
- Notable "owners" or similar items (listing)
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
Creatures
- Physical description
- Personality (or Behavior)
- History
- Combat
- Ecology
- Notable "creatures" (specific creatures or characters) (listing)
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
Organizations
- Personality (or something to do with their actions or typical behavior or maybe just Organization)
- History
- Enemies (or Relationships, which sounds more encompassing)
- Specialized equipment
- Tactics
- Members (listing)
- Appearances - Novels / video games, etc.
- Notes or discrepancies
- Gallery
- References
With FW's suggestion I have moved the History section... actually, the history section could be even further down (Maybe before the listing sections, such as notable locations or Members), but I placed it after the initial description of the subject of the page... mainly, I am interested in streamlining the appearance and consistency of the wiki pages... plus, if this is made policy, it will be something to show new members how to create and organize their new pages... any thoughts :)