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# Does the page otherwise have any information that would warrant a disclaimer of some type at the top of the page (missing/low quality images, subjective information, easily confused name[s], etc)? | # Does the page otherwise have any information that would warrant a disclaimer of some type at the top of the page (missing/low quality images, subjective information, easily confused name[s], etc)? | ||
If yes to #1 and no to #2, #3, and #4; then you should not need any notice at the top of the page and can skip this part. Otherwise, use a template at the top of the page for the respective information available on the page (ex.: If images are missing, add an [[Template:Outdated (Image)|Outdated ( | If yes to #1 and no to #2, #3, and #4; then you should not need any notice at the top of the page and can skip this part. Otherwise, use a template at the top of the page for the respective information available on the page (ex.: If images are missing, add an [[Template:Outdated (Image)|Outdated (Image)]] template to the top of the page). An example of templates used for a ship page about a ship that is an advanced, but also lacks up-to-date information and images is shown below: | ||
[[File:Template-example.png|thumb|Example of templates at the top of a ship page.]] | [[File:Template-example.png|thumb|Example of templates at the top of a ship page.]] | ||
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<nowiki><references /></nowiki> | <nowiki><references /></nowiki> | ||
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If you need help in using MediaWiki formatting tags, visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki Formatting Help] page. To see an example of references and a reference list properly used, see the [[Osiris Legion]] page. | If you need help in using MediaWiki formatting tags, visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki Formatting Help] page. To see an example of references and a reference list properly used, see the [[Osiris Legion]] page. Also see the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Cite MediaWiki Help:Cite page] | ||
If you are confused about citations, they serve to reference information used from another domain; giving credit to the people that wrote the information in the first place. You may be wondering why this is necessary, and this is because '''''plagiarism''''' is not tolerated. <u>Plagiarism is taking someone else's work, and using it in your own without their permission</u>; which is not only greatly frowned upon, but also can cause issues beyond staining your own reputation. This is also mentioned in the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service#4._Rules,_Policies,_Guidelines|Terms of Service: Rules, Policies, Guidelines]]. | If you are confused about citations, they serve to reference information used from another domain; giving credit to the people that wrote the information in the first place. You may be wondering why this is necessary, and this is because '''''plagiarism''''' is not tolerated. <u>Plagiarism is taking someone else's work, and using it in your own without their permission</u>; which is not only greatly frowned upon, but also can cause issues beyond staining your own reputation. This is also mentioned in the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service#4._Rules,_Policies,_Guidelines|Terms of Service: Rules, Policies, Guidelines]]. | ||
On another note, please ensure you use the No Table Of Contents formatting tag at the bottom of every ship page; as well as related categories. An example is shown below for reference:<br> | On another note, please ensure you use the No Table Of Contents formatting tag (<code><nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki><code>) at the bottom of every ship page; as well as related categories. An example is shown below for reference: | ||
[[File:BottomOfPage-Example.png|Example of what the bottom of any ship page should look like.]]< | <br>[[File:BottomOfPage-Example.png|Example of what the bottom of any ship page should look like.]]<br> | ||
To see a list of all categories, go to [[Special:Categories]]. | To see a list of all categories, go to [[Special:Categories]]. | ||