Writing Guidelines

To maintain quality and consistency across OnlyWiki, we ask all contributors to follow these guidelines when writing or editing articles.

Content Standards

Accuracy: All content must be factually accurate and verifiable. Include citations from reliable sources to support your statements.
Neutrality: Present information in a balanced, unbiased manner. Acknowledge different perspectives on controversial topics.
Completeness: Cover your topic comprehensively, addressing key aspects that readers would expect to find.
Originality: All content must be original or properly attributed. Never copy text directly from other sources without proper citation.

Title: Choose clear, descriptive titles that accurately represent the content.
Introduction: Begin with a concise overview (2-3 sentences) that summarizes the topic.
Headings: Use hierarchical headings (H2, H3, H4) to organize content logically.
Paragraphs: Keep paragraphs focused on a single idea, typically 3-5 sentences.
Lists: Use bulleted lists for unordered items and numbered lists for sequences or ranked items.
Conclusion: End with a summary of key points or implications of the topic.

Clarity: Write in clear, straightforward language. Avoid jargon unless necessary.
Conciseness: Express ideas efficiently without unnecessary words.
Active Voice: Prefer active voice over passive where appropriate.
Tone: Maintain a formal, informative tone. Avoid overly casual language or slang.
Audience: Write for an educated general audience. Define specialized terms.

Images: Include relevant images with descriptive captions and proper attribution.
Tables: Use tables to present comparative data or structured information.
Quotes: Format direct quotes in blockquote style with proper citation.
Links: Include relevant internal links to other OnlyWiki articles and external links to authoritative sources.

Citation Format: Use a consistent citation format throughout your article.
Source Quality: Prefer academic journals, books from reputable publishers, and official websites.
Recent Sources: Use up-to-date sources, especially for rapidly evolving topics.
Reference Section: Include a comprehensive list of references at the end of your article.

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