Zelda Wiki:Quality Standards

'If more should be needed to be added to this list, it will be done in the future. For now, this page is to provide a basic understanding of what is expected in an article.'

Article Creation and Image Uploading

 * All images should be tagged with the proper image templates which identify the source and content of the image.


 * Any article not in its proper category should be sorted into a category. If the category does not exist, the writer/editor may create a category at their discretion.


 * Before creating a page, it is wise to make sure that the page does not already exist. Many times a page exists in another name. If there is more than one plausible name for an article, find out if the article exists in this other name, and make the duplicate article a redirect. If two articles about the same topic exist that both comply with the Quality Standards, it should be suggested that they be merged with the   template.

Article Formatting

 * Articles should have proper English grammar and spelling. This should be American English, not British English. This way, there is a uniform spelling to words. Grammar and spelling is, perhaps, the largest problem on the Wiki as of late. Tagged articles for improvement are most likely tagged because of poor linguistics.


 * Articles should be lengthy. If they are short, they should be tagged as stubs. Once articles have reached a certain length (defined at the user's discretion), the stub tag should be removed. Generally, a stub is a paragraph or shorter. These articles should be expanded as quickly as possible so as to provide the most in-depth information.


 * Subdivisions should be placed accordingly in articles. If there is a certain order of events that demand subcategories, they should be in the proper order. Please note that there are different ways of creating subcategories, in order of importance. This should be used to the writer's advantage when creating or editing an article, so as to give the article the best organization possible.


 * Every article should cite its sources with the tags. Currently, very few articles cite any sources whatsoever, which is quickly becoming unacceptable. In past times, this was fine, but as the Wiki grows, so must its standards. Lengthy articles such as Link should especially have their sources cited. If an article does not cite any sources, please mark it with the   template until sources are inserted.


 * Articles with out-of-date information should be updated to reflect the most recent information as soon as possible.


 * The abbreviations for the games should never be used in articles. This excludes very special cases when describing timeline connections and the abbreviations page itself. If the use of these abbreviations can be avoided, then they should not be used.

Article Content

 * Please do not copy articles from Wikipedia! While it is not against any law to do so, Zelda Wiki.org takes pride in its all-original articles. If you don't like the idea of making an article from scratch, perhaps it isn't your day to make an article. Articles caught copying from Wikipedia or any site that does not run the Wiki will be deleted or reverted to their older forms.


 * Do not put up links to online Manga translations, fansubs of Japanese retail videos, TV show episodes, or game ROM downloads. Such content is illegal and will not be tolerated. Note: A ROM is an basically a copy of a game ripped from a cartridge/disk. While owning a ROM is legal provided that a physical copy of the game is also owned, the uploading/downloading and distribution of such ROM's is illegal, and will not be tolerated!


 * Vandalism is subject to immediate expulsion from the Wiki for a set amount of time as defined by the sysop or bureaucrat!