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This is an '''instruction manual''' that addresses the conventions adopted by Project Manga in writing, titles, articles, and linking Pokémon manga and its related Articles. If there are any unresolved disputes over what best adheres to the style of this, please contact, {{u|CoolPikachu!}}. | This is an '''instruction manual''' that addresses the conventions adopted by Project Manga in writing, titles, articles, and linking Pokémon manga and its related Articles. If there are any unresolved disputes over what best adheres to the style of this, please contact, {{u|CoolPikachu!}}. | ||
== General conventions == | == General conventions == | ||
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===Content=== | ===Content=== | ||
Summaries are not | Summaries are not necessary for volume articles, this information belongs in the chapter articles. Volume articles should have a list of included chapters, which link to the appropriate pages. In addition, there should be a small point form list of major events in all chapters of the volume, i.e., "Protagonist beats Gym Leader", "Protagonist captures this Pokémon", etc. Finally, a list of party changes (additions, evolutions, etc) and Gym Leaders battled should be included (only when applicable). | ||
When a volume article contains a reasonable amount of the above content, it is no longer considered a stub. | When a volume article contains a reasonable amount of the above content, it is no longer considered a stub. | ||
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The same treatment of the titles should also be done in the {{template|Chapterinfobox}}, with the VIZ Media title listed first. | The same treatment of the titles should also be done in the {{template|Chapterinfobox}}, with the VIZ Media title listed first. | ||
In the case of series or chapters, that do not have a title or have been translated into English at all, should be done as: | |||
(Japanese: '''{{tt|脱出|エスケイプ}}!!''' ''Escape!!'') is the 268th round of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga and also the first one in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. | |||
The chapter summary should be complete but not too lengthy or not too detailed. A panel-by-panel explanation is not needed, nor are detailed quotations from the characters, a general summary of what is going on is fine. Remember, Bulbapedia is not meant to replace reading the book. Additionally, copying summaries from other websites is '''not acceptable''' and such contributions will be removed and deleted from the history. | The chapter summary should be complete but not too lengthy or not too detailed. A panel-by-panel explanation is not needed, nor are detailed quotations from the characters, a general summary of what is going on is fine. Remember, Bulbapedia is not meant to replace reading the book. Additionally, copying summaries from other websites is '''not acceptable''' and such contributions will be removed and deleted from the history. | ||
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=== Integration of content from other websites === | === Integration of content from other websites === | ||
It is against Bulbapedia's policy to directly copy a summary from other websites without permission. <!-- If other sources consent to allowing their text to appear on Bulbapedia and be subsequently edited and expanded upon to better fit Bulbapedia's style and standards, then and only then editors can directly copy the summary into Bulbapedia. In this case, the source must be credited. (Remove? Not sure yet) --> | It is against Bulbapedia's policy to directly copy a summary from other websites without permission. <!-- If other sources consent to allowing their text to appear on Bulbapedia and be subsequently edited and expanded upon to better fit Bulbapedia's style and standards, then and only then editors can directly copy the summary into Bulbapedia. In this case, the source must be credited. (Remove? Not sure yet) --> | ||
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