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  Glik (talk) 23:58, 9 February 2014 (UTC)  
 

Writing style

When writing information, there are a few things I'd like you to follow:

  • Avoid using pronouns (He, and she). Unless you're writing about a specific Pokémon, such as Ash's Pikachu, pronouns should be left out as you're referring to the species as a whole. (This also goes for Pokémon like Miltank and Jynx)
  • Maintain neutrality. Avoid using words like "interestingly" or using casual speech as if you were speaking to someone. The point of a wiki is just to get the information across. Phrases like, "That is all" are unnecessary, and unprofessional.
  • Avoid clutter. The Legendary Pokémon article is about the Pokémon, not the myths they were based on. We don't need a history lesson.

I think that's about it. Just take this advice and you'll get better at writing in our style. Thanks! Jo the Marten ಠ_ಠ 23:59, 9 February 2014 (UTC)