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− | + | {{For|general help on tagging pages|BattleTechWiki:Tagging pages for problems}} | |
− | {{For|general help on tagging pages| | + | {{Information page|shortcut=BTW:TC|shortcut2=BTW:TMC|shortcut3=BTW:CLEANUPTAG|shortcut4=BTW:CTAGS}} |
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{{Nutshell|Add template messages to inform readers and editors of specific problems with articles or sections, but do '''not''' use them as a badge of shame.}} | {{Nutshell|Add template messages to inform readers and editors of specific problems with articles or sections, but do '''not''' use them as a badge of shame.}} | ||
− | '''Template messages''' ('''maintenance tags''', '''cleanup tags''', '''cleanup messages''') may be added to articles needing [[ | + | '''Template messages''' ('''maintenance tags''', '''cleanup tags''', '''cleanup messages''') may be added to articles needing [[BattleTechWiki:Cleanup|cleanup]]. Their purposes are to foster improvement of the encyclopedia by alerting editors to changes that need to be made. Cleanup tags are meant to be temporary notices that lead to an effort to fix the problem, not a permanent [[badge of shame]] to show that you disagree with an article, or a method of [[BattleTechWiki:No disclaimers in articles|warning readers]] about an article. |
− | Unless otherwise noted, cleanup messages should be placed at the top of the page, before other templates, images, or infoboxes, but after hatnotes (see {{Section link| | + | Unless otherwise noted, cleanup messages should be placed at the top of the page, before other templates, images, or infoboxes, but after hatnotes (see {{Section link|BattleTechWiki:Hatnote|Placement}}). Cleanup messages should be placed directly on the article or file, not on its talk page. Certain tags can be placed at the beginning of an individual section, and others can be placed within the text itself (inline). |
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Before you tag an article, please remember the following: | Before you tag an article, please remember the following: | ||
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: Tags must be accompanied by either a comment on the article's talk page explaining the problem and beginning a discussion on how to fix it or, for simpler and more obvious problems, a remark using the ''reason'' parameter (available in all templates, regardless of whether it appears in the documentation) as shown below. At the very least, tagging editors must be willing to follow through with substantive discussion. | : Tags must be accompanied by either a comment on the article's talk page explaining the problem and beginning a discussion on how to fix it or, for simpler and more obvious problems, a remark using the ''reason'' parameter (available in all templates, regardless of whether it appears in the documentation) as shown below. At the very least, tagging editors must be willing to follow through with substantive discussion. | ||
;Don't do "drive-by" de-tagging. | ;Don't do "drive-by" de-tagging. | ||
− | :Likewise, please provide a similar rationale for [[ | + | :Likewise, please provide a similar rationale for [[BTW:WTRMT|removing a template]], unless your preceding edits have clearly fixed the announced problem. See also [[BTW:WNTRMT|when not to remove a template]]. |
;Don't insert tags that are similar or redundant. | ;Don't insert tags that are similar or redundant. | ||
: For example, most articles that read like essays have an inappropriate tone, and in fact they end up being automatically grouped in the same category, so it is unnecessary to tag with both {{tl|tone}} and {{tl|essay-like}}. | : For example, most articles that read like essays have an inappropriate tone, and in fact they end up being automatically grouped in the same category, so it is unnecessary to tag with both {{tl|tone}} and {{tl|essay-like}}. | ||
;If an article has many problems, tag only the highest priority issues. | ;If an article has many problems, tag only the highest priority issues. | ||
− | : A lengthy list is often less helpful than a shorter one. {{crossreference|(See also: [[ | + | : A lengthy list is often less helpful than a shorter one. {{crossreference|(See also: [[BattleTechWiki:Tag bombing]] and {{section link|BattleTechWiki:Tagging pages for problems|Over-tagging}})}} |
;Don't add tags for trivial or minor problems, especially if an article needs a lot of work. | ;Don't add tags for trivial or minor problems, especially if an article needs a lot of work. | ||
: For example, there is little point in noting grammatical problems for a section that needs to be completely re-written to comply with content policies. Focus on the biggest one, two, or three problems. | : For example, there is little point in noting grammatical problems for a section that needs to be completely re-written to comply with content policies. Focus on the biggest one, two, or three problems. | ||
==Does the article meet inclusion requirements?== | ==Does the article meet inclusion requirements?== | ||
− | Before placing templates on a page it is worthwhile to cast a [[Critical thinking|critical]] eye over the page to determine whether indeed it should be included in | + | Before placing templates on a page it is worthwhile to cast a [[Critical thinking|critical]] eye over the page to determine whether indeed it should be included in BattleTechWiki. Some articles can be tagged for [[BattleTechWiki:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] or nominated for a deletion discussion at [[BattleTechWiki:Articles for deletion]]. |
==Best practices in obscure or unpopular articles== | ==Best practices in obscure or unpopular articles== | ||
− | On pages that have received little attention from editors or readers, cleanup templates can be used as a way to call attention to problems that need to be addressed by editors. Editors who want to help address these problems should look through the various [[:Category: | + | On pages that have received little attention from editors or readers, cleanup templates can be used as a way to call attention to problems that need to be addressed by editors. Editors who want to help address these problems should look through the various [[:Category:BattleTechWiki cleanup|cleanup categories]] such as [[:Category:BattleTechWiki maintenance|maintenance]] and [[:Category:BattleTechWiki articles with content issues|articles with content issues]] and try to address the problems so that the templates can be removed. Editors who frequently tag articles should also address the [[:Category:BattleTechWiki backlog|backlogs]]. |
==Best practices in heavily monitored articles== | ==Best practices in heavily monitored articles== | ||
− | On pages that are being edited by a number of users, cleanup templates are used to inform readers and editors of ongoing discussions and attempts to fix the problems on the page. Such templates can be used to attract uninvolved users to discussions and cleanup efforts, and they can also serve as a warning to casual readers that the article may have problems and be subject to noticeable changes. In general, an editor who places a template message to indicate a problem like this should explain their rationale fully on the [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] of the article. If the [[ | + | On pages that are being edited by a number of users, cleanup templates are used to inform readers and editors of ongoing discussions and attempts to fix the problems on the page. Such templates can be used to attract uninvolved users to discussions and cleanup efforts, and they can also serve as a warning to casual readers that the article may have problems and be subject to noticeable changes. In general, an editor who places a template message to indicate a problem like this should explain their rationale fully on the [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] of the article. If the [[BattleTechWiki:Consensus|consensus]] of the other editors is that there is a problem or an editorial dispute that deserves such a clean-up template, then the editors should work to fix the problem as quickly and cleanly as possible so the template message can be removed. If the consensus is that there is no problem, then the message can be removed immediately. For heavily monitored articles, please do not add or remove template messages of this sort without using the talk page. |
==Use in sections== | ==Use in sections== | ||
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|cleanup|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup|article|category=BattleTechWiki cleanup}} |
* This applies to general problems not addressed by other tags. | * This applies to general problems not addressed by other tags. | ||
* Please consider using specific cleanup tags first, as specific tags help other editors to easily identify problems in an article. | * Please consider using specific cleanup tags first, as specific tags help other editors to easily identify problems in an article. | ||
* Use the ''reason'' parameter: cleanup|reason= to specify issues identified (it may be a link to comments on the talk page). | * Use the ''reason'' parameter: cleanup|reason= to specify issues identified (it may be a link to comments on the talk page). | ||
{{tlrow|cleanup AfD|category=Articles needing cleanup}} | {{tlrow|cleanup AfD|category=Articles needing cleanup}} | ||
− | * Use this tag where an [[ | + | * Use this tag where an [[BattleTechWiki:Articles for deletion|AFD]] discussion closes with a consensus of "keep and cleanup." |
− | {{tlrow|cleanup rewrite||article|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup rewrite||article|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing rewrite}} |
* Use this tag where the whole article needs extensive revision. | * Use this tag where the whole article needs extensive revision. | ||
− | {{tlrow|section rewrite||category= | + | {{tlrow|section rewrite||category=BattleTechWiki articles needing rewrite}} |
* Use this tag where a section needs extensive revision.<br>(This is the same cleanup rewrite tag with section parameter enabled) | * Use this tag where a section needs extensive revision.<br>(This is the same cleanup rewrite tag with section parameter enabled) | ||
{{tlrow|cleanup section|category=Cleanup by month}} | {{tlrow|cleanup section|category=Cleanup by month}} | ||
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{{tlrow|copy edit|article|category=All articles needing copy edit}} | {{tlrow|copy edit|article|category=All articles needing copy edit}} | ||
{{tlrow|copy edit section|category=All articles needing copy edit}} | {{tlrow|copy edit section|category=All articles needing copy edit}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|verify spelling||category= | + | {{tlrow|verify spelling||category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
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====Fiction==== | ====Fiction==== | ||
− | {{See also| | + | {{See also|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Writing about fiction}} |
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|all plot|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|all plot|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with plot summary needing attention}} |
{{tlrow|fiction|article|category=Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction}} | {{tlrow|fiction|article|category=Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction}} | ||
* This is not for factual or accuracy disputes. | * This is not for factual or accuracy disputes. | ||
{{tlrow|in-universe|article|category=Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction}} | {{tlrow|in-universe|article|category=Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction}} | ||
* See [[Template:In-universe|template documentation]] for list of topic-specific sub-templates. | * See [[Template:In-universe|template documentation]] for list of topic-specific sub-templates. | ||
− | {{tlrow|long plot|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|long plot|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with plot summary needing attention}} |
− | {{tlrow|more plot|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|more plot|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with plot summary needing attention}} |
− | {{tlrow|no plot|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|no plot|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles without plot summaries}} |
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===Style of writing=== | ===Style of writing=== | ||
− | {{see also| | + | {{see also|BattleTechWiki:Five pillars|BattleTechWiki:What BattleTechWiki is not|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Words to watch}} |
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|abbreviations|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|abbreviations|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|advert|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | {{tlrow|advert|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|buzzword|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|buzzword|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles containing buzzwords}} |
{{tlrow|cleanup-PR|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | {{tlrow|cleanup-PR|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|cleanup tense|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup tense|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with incorrect tenses}} |
− | {{tlrow|debate|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|debate|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|essay-like|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|essay-like|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|excessive examples|article|category=articles with too many examples}} | {{tlrow|excessive examples|article|category=articles with too many examples}} | ||
{{tlrow|how-to|article|category=Articles containing how-to sections}} | {{tlrow|how-to|article|category=Articles containing how-to sections}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|inappropriate person|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|inappropriate person|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|like resume|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | {{tlrow|like resume|article|category=articles with a promotional tone}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|manual|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|manual|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|obituary|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|obituary|article|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|over-quotation|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|over-quotation|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|peacock|article|category=All articles with peacock terms}} | {{tlrow|peacock|article|category=All articles with peacock terms}} | ||
{{tlrow|pro and con list|article|category=articles containing pro and con lists}} | {{tlrow|pro and con list|article|category=articles containing pro and con lists}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|repetition|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|repetition|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|research paper|article|review|category= | + | {{tlrow|research paper|article|review|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|review|article|review|category= | + | {{tlrow|review|article|review|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|speculation|article|category=Articles containing predictions or speculation}} | {{tlrow|speculation|article|category=Articles containing predictions or speculation}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|story|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|story|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|technical|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|technical|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles that are too technical}} |
− | {{tlrow|tone|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|tone|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|travel guide|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|travel guide|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
− | {{tlrow|verbosity|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|verbosity|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
|} | |} | ||
===Structure, formatting and sections=== | ===Structure, formatting and sections=== | ||
− | {{See also|Help:Section| | + | {{See also|Help:Section|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style (headings)|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Layout}} |
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|cleanup reorganize|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup reorganize|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing reorganization}} |
− | {{tlrow|copy edit|category= | + | {{tlrow|copy edit|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing copy edit}} |
{{tlrow|duplication|category=Articles in need of internal merging}} | {{tlrow|duplication|category=Articles in need of internal merging}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|importance section|category= | + | {{tlrow|importance section|category=BattleTechWiki cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|organize section|category= | + | {{tlrow|organize section|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing reorganization}} |
− | {{tlrow|overcolored|category= | + | {{tlrow|overcolored|category=BattleTechWiki articles with colour accessibility problems}} |
− | {{tlrow|overcoloured|category= | + | {{tlrow|overcoloured|category=BattleTechWiki articles with colour accessibility problems}} |
{{tlrow|sections|category=Articles needing sections}} | {{tlrow|sections|category=Articles needing sections}} | ||
{{tlrow|summarize section|category=Articles containing overly long summaries}} | {{tlrow|summarize section|category=Articles containing overly long summaries}} | ||
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====Introduction==== | ====Introduction==== | ||
− | {{See also| | + | {{See also|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Lead section}} |
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|Improve lead|category= | + | {{tlrow|Improve lead|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|lead extra info|category= | + | {{tlrow|lead extra info|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|lead missing|category= | + | {{tlrow|lead missing|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|lead rewrite|category= | + | {{tlrow|lead rewrite|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|lead too long|category= | + | {{tlrow|lead too long|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|lead too short|category= | + | {{tlrow|lead too short|category=BattleTechWiki introduction cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|POV lead|category= | + | {{tlrow|POV lead|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
|} | |} | ||
===Potentially unwanted content=== | ===Potentially unwanted content=== | ||
− | {{see also| | + | {{see also|BattleTechWiki:What BattleTechWiki is not}} |
====Message boxes==== | ====Message boxes==== | ||
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!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
{{tlrow|AI generated|article or section|category=Articles containing suspected AI-generated texts}} | {{tlrow|AI generated|article or section|category=Articles containing suspected AI-generated texts}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|cleanup list|article or section|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup list|article or section|category=BattleTechWiki list cleanup}} |
* For use in articles or sections where potentially unwanted lists need to be salvaged before being deleted | * For use in articles or sections where potentially unwanted lists need to be salvaged before being deleted | ||
− | {{tlrow|cleanup red links|article or section|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup red links|article or section|category=BattleTechWiki red link cleanup}} |
{{tlrow|close paraphrasing|article|category=Articles with close paraphrasing}} | {{tlrow|close paraphrasing|article|category=Articles with close paraphrasing}} | ||
{{tlrow|copypaste|article|category=Copied and pasted articles and sections}} | {{tlrow|copypaste|article|category=Copied and pasted articles and sections}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|criticism section|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|criticism section|article|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|external links|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|external links|article|category=BattleTechWiki external links cleanup}} |
− | {{tlrow|further reading cleanup|category= | + | {{tlrow|further reading cleanup|category=BattleTechWiki further reading cleanup}} |
{{tlrow|in popular culture|article|category=Articles with trivia sections}} | {{tlrow|in popular culture|article|category=Articles with trivia sections}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|MOS|category= | + | {{tlrow|MOS|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|non-free|article|category=Articles with improper non-free content}} | {{tlrow|non-free|article|category=Articles with improper non-free content}} | ||
{{tlrow|overlinked|category=Articles with too many wikilinks}} | {{tlrow|overlinked|category=Articles with too many wikilinks}} | ||
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!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
{{tlrow|peacock term|notes=|category=Articles with peacock terms}} | {{tlrow|peacock term|notes=|category=Articles with peacock terms}} | ||
− | * See also: [[ | + | * See also: [[BTW:PEACOCK]] |
− | {{tlrow|spam link|category= | + | {{tlrow|spam link|category=BattleTechWiki spam cleanup}} |
{{tlrow|weasel inline|category=Articles with weasel words}} | {{tlrow|weasel inline|category=Articles with weasel words}} | ||
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|context|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|context|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
− | {{tlrow|generalize|category= | + | {{tlrow|generalize|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
− | {{tlrow|human-centric|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|human-centric|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing biological rebalancing}} |
− | {{tlrow|overly detailed|category= | + | {{tlrow|overly detailed|category=BattleTechWiki articles with style issues}} |
{{tlrow|Too many charts|category=Pages with too many statistics}} | {{tlrow|Too many charts|category=Pages with too many statistics}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|specific|category= | + | {{tlrow|specific|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
− | {{tlrow|time-context|article|that may not be current but does not specify a time period|category= | + | {{tlrow|time-context|article|that may not be current but does not specify a time period|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
|} | |} | ||
====Off-topic==== | ====Off-topic==== | ||
− | Articles occasionally contain content which is otherwise valid, but appears unrelated to the nominal topic of the article. <!-- However, such stray may be subject of interpretation and must not lead to common understanding. ← Commented out because incomprehensible; left here in hopes someone can figure it out and fix it. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | Articles occasionally contain content which is otherwise valid, but appears unrelated to the nominal topic of the article. <!-- However, such stray may be subject of interpretation and must not lead to common understanding. ← Commented out because incomprehensible; left here in hopes someone can figure it out and fix it. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleTechWiki_talk:Template_messages/Cleanup#incomprehensible_.22translationese.22 --> |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|off topic|category= | + | {{tlrow|off topic|category=BattleTechWiki articles that may have off-topic sections}} |
* Also takes "other article" parameter | * Also takes "other article" parameter | ||
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{{tlrow|expand section|category=Articles to be expanded}} | {{tlrow|expand section|category=Articles to be expanded}} | ||
* When calling this template, you may pass it a parameter. A template call like {{tlx |expand section | examples and additional citations}} generates: "This section requires expansion with: examples and additional citations." | * When calling this template, you may pass it a parameter. A template call like {{tlx |expand section | examples and additional citations}} generates: "This section requires expansion with: examples and additional citations." | ||
− | {{tlrow|formula missing descriptions|category= | + | {{tlrow|formula missing descriptions|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing factual verification}} |
{{tlrow|kmposts|category=Routes needing mileposts}} | {{tlrow|kmposts|category=Routes needing mileposts}} | ||
− | * Place above [[ | + | * Place above [[BTW:RJL|road junction lists]] that do not contain kilometreposts. |
{{tlrow|lacking ISBN|article|category=Articles lacking ISBNs}} | {{tlrow|lacking ISBN|article|category=Articles lacking ISBNs}} | ||
* Place {{tlx|lacking ISBN|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} at the head of the relevant section(s). Remember that books published before 1974 may not have ISBNs (though more recent editions should). | * Place {{tlx|lacking ISBN|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} at the head of the relevant section(s). Remember that books published before 1974 may not have ISBNs (though more recent editions should). | ||
− | {{tlrow|lacking overview|category= | + | {{tlrow|lacking overview|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
{{tlrow|mileposts|category=Routes needing mileposts}} | {{tlrow|mileposts|category=Routes needing mileposts}} | ||
− | * Place above [[ | + | * Place above [[BTW:RJL|road junction lists]] that do not contain mileposts. |
{{tlrow|missing information|category=Articles to be expanded}} | {{tlrow|missing information|category=Articles to be expanded}} | ||
* When calling this template, you must pass it a parameter. A template call like {{tlx |Missing information | why bananas are yellow}} generates "This article is missing information about why bananas are yellow." | * When calling this template, you must pass it a parameter. A template call like {{tlx |Missing information | why bananas are yellow}} generates "This article is missing information about why bananas are yellow." | ||
− | {{tlrow|expand language|category=Articles needing translation from foreign-language | + | {{tlrow|expand language|category=Articles needing translation from foreign-language BattleTechWikis}} |
− | * Typically used as one of [[:Category:Expand by language | + | * Typically used as one of [[:Category:Expand by language BattleTechWiki templates|170 language-specific templates]] such as {{tlx|Expand Italian|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} |
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===Time-sensitive=== | ===Time-sensitive=== | ||
− | {{See also| | + | {{See also|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers|Category:Temporal templates}} |
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|time-context|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|time-context|article|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing context}} |
− | {{tlrow|update|category= | + | {{tlrow|update|category=BattleTechWiki articles in need of updating}} |
|- | |- | ||
| {{tlx|update|inaccurate{{=}}y}}<br /><small>[[:Category:Articles with obsolete information|category]]</small> | | {{tlx|update|inaccurate{{=}}y}}<br /><small>[[:Category:Articles with obsolete information|category]]</small> | ||
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!Tag | !Tag | ||
!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|clarify timeframe|notes=For tagging [[ | + | {{tlrow|clarify timeframe|notes=For tagging [[BTW:DATED]] problems|category=All articles with vague or ambiguous time}} |
− | {{tlrow|update after|category= | + | {{tlrow|update after|category=BattleTechWiki articles scheduled for update tagging|notes=For facts that need updating now or at a specific future date|nocat=true}} |
− | {{tlrow|update inline|notes=For facts that need updating|category= | + | {{tlrow|update inline|notes=For facts that need updating|category=BattleTechWiki articles in need of updating}} |
{{tlrow|as of|notes=Used within prose to attribute a specific time to ''potentially'' outdated statements.|category=Articles containing potentially dated statements}} | {{tlrow|as of|notes=Used within prose to attribute a specific time to ''potentially'' outdated statements.|category=Articles containing potentially dated statements}} | ||
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===Contradiction and confusion=== | ===Contradiction and confusion=== | ||
− | :'''Note:''' Templates relevant for when articles are confusing or hard to understand due specifically to translation issues can be found at [[ | + | :'''Note:''' Templates relevant for when articles are confusing or hard to understand due specifically to translation issues can be found at [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Translation]]. |
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− | {{tlrow|confusing|category= | + | {{tlrow|confusing|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
* Use this tag in articles that need broad cleanup to eliminate confusion and discrepancies. | * Use this tag in articles that need broad cleanup to eliminate confusion and discrepancies. | ||
{{tlrow|contradicts other|category=Articles contradicting other articles}} | {{tlrow|contradicts other|category=Articles contradicting other articles}} | ||
{{tlrow|contradicts others|example|illustration|category=Articles contradicting other articles}} | {{tlrow|contradicts others|example|illustration|category=Articles contradicting other articles}} | ||
* Use these tags in articles that appear to contradict themselves or each other. | * Use these tags in articles that appear to contradict themselves or each other. | ||
− | {{tlrow|incomprehensible|category= | + | {{tlrow|incomprehensible|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
{{tlrow|misleading|category=Misleading articles}} | {{tlrow|misleading|category=Misleading articles}} | ||
* Use this tag when the article is not factually ''wrong,'' but leads the reader to draw incorrect conclusions. | * Use this tag when the article is not factually ''wrong,'' but leads the reader to draw incorrect conclusions. | ||
{{tlrow|self-contradictory|category=Self-contradictory articles}} | {{tlrow|self-contradictory|category=Self-contradictory articles}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|unclear date|category= | + | {{tlrow|unclear date|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
− | {{tlrow|unfocused|category= | + | {{tlrow|unfocused|category=BattleTechWiki articles lacking focus}} |
* Use this tag when the writing is clear, but the article as a whole doesn't concentrate on a single theme. | * Use this tag when the writing is clear, but the article as a whole doesn't concentrate on a single theme. | ||
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* Use this to mark statements that are inconsistent with other parts of the article. | * Use this to mark statements that are inconsistent with other parts of the article. | ||
− | {{tlrow|vague|optional mouseover message|category= | + | {{tlrow|vague|optional mouseover message|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
* Use this for specific sentences needing clarification. | * Use this for specific sentences needing clarification. | ||
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!width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | !width=100%|Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
− | {{tlrow|bad summary|category= | + | {{tlrow|bad summary|category=BattleTechWiki articles with content forks}} |
{{tlrow|duplication|category=Articles in need of internal merging}} | {{tlrow|duplication|category=Articles in need of internal merging}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Importance and notability=== | ===Importance and notability=== | ||
− | {{See also2|[[ | + | {{See also2|[[BattleTechWiki:What BattleTechWiki is not]] (importance conveyed by sources) and [[BattleTechWiki:Notability]] (coverage by sources).}} |
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− | {{see also| | + | {{see also|BattleTechWiki:Neutral point of view|BattleTechWiki:Dispute resolution|BattleTechWiki:Verifiability}} |
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{{tlrow|cherry-picked|category=Articles needing more viewpoints|article}} | {{tlrow|cherry-picked|category=Articles needing more viewpoints|article}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|coatrack|category= | + | {{tlrow|coatrack|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|COI|category= | + | {{tlrow|COI|category=BattleTechWiki articles with possible conflicts of interest}} |
{{tlrow|disputed|category=Accuracy disputes}} | {{tlrow|disputed|category=Accuracy disputes}} | ||
{{tlrow|disputed section|category=Accuracy disputes}} | {{tlrow|disputed section|category=Accuracy disputes}} | ||
{{tlrow|geographical imbalance|category=Articles with limited geographic scope}} | {{tlrow|geographical imbalance|category=Articles with limited geographic scope}} | ||
{{tlrow|globalize|article|category=Articles with limited geographic scope}} | {{tlrow|globalize|article|category=Articles with limited geographic scope}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|hoax|category= | + | {{tlrow|hoax|category=BattleTechWiki suspected hoax articles}} |
− | {{tlrow|peacock|category= | + | {{tlrow|peacock|category=BattleTechWiki style guidelines|article}} |
− | {{tlrow|political POV|category= | + | {{tlrow|political POV|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|POV|category= | + | {{tlrow|POV|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|POV lead|category= | + | {{tlrow|POV lead|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|POV section|category= | + | {{tlrow|POV section|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
{{tlrow|recentism|article|category=Articles slanted towards recent events}} | {{tlrow|recentism|article|category=Articles slanted towards recent events}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|systemic bias|category= | + | {{tlrow|systemic bias|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
{{tlrow|unbalanced|article|category=Articles needing more viewpoints}} | {{tlrow|unbalanced|article|category=Articles needing more viewpoints}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|undisclosed paid|section|category= | + | {{tlrow|undisclosed paid|section|category=BattleTechWiki articles with undisclosed paid content}} |
− | {{tlrow|undue weight|section|category= | + | {{tlrow|undue weight|section|category=BattleTechWiki neutral point of view disputes}} |
− | {{tlrow|weasel|category= | + | {{tlrow|weasel|category=BattleTechWiki style guidelines|article}} |
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{{tlrow|according to whom|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">For weasel words ("It was said..." It was thought...")</span>|category=All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases}} | {{tlrow|according to whom|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">For weasel words ("It was said..." It was thought...")</span>|category=All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|clarify|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">Do not use without first taking some steps to research the apparent problem</span>|category= | + | {{tlrow|clarify|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">Do not use without first taking some steps to research the apparent problem</span>|category=BattleTechWiki articles needing clarification}} |
{{tlrow|contentious label inline|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | {{tlrow|contentious label inline|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | ||
{{tlrow|dubious|category=Articles with disputed statements}} | {{tlrow|dubious|category=Articles with disputed statements}} | ||
{{tlrow|editorializing|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | {{tlrow|editorializing|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|excessive citations inline|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">For abuse of citations, per [[ | + | {{tlrow|excessive citations inline|notes=<span style="font-size:70%">For abuse of citations, per [[BattleTechWiki:Citation overkill]].</span>|category=Articles tagged with the inline citation overkill template}} |
{{tlrow|original research inline|category=Articles that may contain original research}} | {{tlrow|original research inline|category=Articles that may contain original research}} | ||
{{tlrow|POV statement|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | {{tlrow|POV statement|category=Articles with minor POV problems}} | ||
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===Verifiability and sources=== | ===Verifiability and sources=== | ||
− | {{See also| | + | {{See also|BattleTechWiki:Verifiability|BattleTechWiki:No original research|BattleTechWiki:Reliable sources|BattleTechWiki:Citing sources}} |
{{/Verifiability and sources}} | {{/Verifiability and sources}} | ||
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===Images and other media=== | ===Images and other media=== | ||
− | For tips on requesting images see: [[ | + | For tips on requesting images see: [[BattleTechWiki:Requested pictures]]. |
− | {{See also|Help:Files|Help:Pictures| | + | {{See also|Help:Files|Help:Pictures|BattleTechWiki:Images|BattleTechWiki:Uploading images|BattleTechWiki:File copyright tags|BattleTechWiki:Image use policy}} |
− | * For template messages related to the clean up of images, see: [[ | + | * For template messages related to the clean up of images, see: [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/File namespace#Format and quality]]. |
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− | {{tlrow|audio requested|category= | + | {{tlrow|audio requested|category=BattleTechWiki requested audio|nocat=true}} |
{{tlrow|cleanup gallery|article|category=no}} | {{tlrow|cleanup gallery|article|category=no}} | ||
{{tlrow|cleanup images|article|category=Articles needing cleanup}} | {{tlrow|cleanup images|article|category=Articles needing cleanup}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|diagram requested|category= | + | {{tlrow|diagram requested|category=BattleTechWiki requested diagram images}} |
* This template should be used on talk pages. | * This template should be used on talk pages. | ||
{{tlrow|image captions for cleanup|category=Image captions for cleanup}} | {{tlrow|image captions for cleanup|category=Image captions for cleanup}} | ||
− | {{tlrow|image requested|category= | + | {{tlrow|image requested|category=BattleTechWiki requested images}} |
− | * This template should be used on talk pages. Please add one or '''more''' [[ | + | * This template should be used on talk pages. Please add one or '''more''' [[BattleTechWiki:Requested pictures#Categorizing your request|subject categories]] into the template. |
* Use '''of=''' to add detailed information on the request. | * Use '''of=''' to add detailed information on the request. | ||
* Use '''in=''' to define locations. | * Use '''in=''' to define locations. | ||
− | {{tlrow|map requested|category= | + | {{tlrow|map requested|category=BattleTechWiki requested maps}} |
* This template should be used on talk pages. | * This template should be used on talk pages. | ||
{{tlrow|too many photos|category=Pages with too many photos}} | {{tlrow|too many photos|category=Pages with too many photos}} | ||
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===Lists=== | ===Lists=== | ||
− | {{see also| | + | {{see also|BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style/Lists}} |
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− | {{tlrow|cleanup list|article or section|category= | + | {{tlrow|cleanup list|article or section|category=BattleTechWiki list cleanup}} |
* For use in non-list articles or sections where potentially unwanted lists need to be salvaged before being deleted | * For use in non-list articles or sections where potentially unwanted lists need to be salvaged before being deleted | ||
− | {{tlrow|create list|category= | + | {{tlrow|create list|category=BattleTechWiki list cleanup}} |
* Use this tag where an article needs to be changed into list format. | * Use this tag where an article needs to be changed into list format. | ||
{{tlrow|disputed list|category=Accuracy disputes}} | {{tlrow|disputed list|category=Accuracy disputes}} | ||
− | * To identify a list on | + | * To identify a list on BattleTechWiki that has content whose truth, factual nature, and/or relevance to the topic is in dispute. |
{{tlrow|example farm|article|category=Articles with too many examples}} | {{tlrow|example farm|article|category=Articles with too many examples}} | ||
* For use in non-list articles where too much of the content is composed of "examples", "references in popular culture", and the like. | * For use in non-list articles where too much of the content is composed of "examples", "references in popular culture", and the like. | ||
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* For use when a list item is excessively large due to indiscriminate trivia or a need to merge or split | * For use when a list item is excessively large due to indiscriminate trivia or a need to merge or split | ||
− | {{tlrow|list scope|article|category= | + | {{tlrow|list scope|article|category=BattleTechWiki list cleanup}} |
− | * To identify a list on | + | * To identify a list on BattleTechWiki that has entries that may be out of scope. |
− | {{tlrow|list to table|category= | + | {{tlrow|list to table|category=BattleTechWiki list cleanup}} |
* For use where lists could be better presented as tables. | * For use where lists could be better presented as tables. | ||
− | {{tlrow|MOSLOW|category= | + | {{tlrow|MOSLOW|category=BattleTechWiki articles contravening the Manual of Style for lists of works}} |
− | * Use this tag where a list of works is in reverse-chronological order or otherwise contravenes the [[ | + | * Use this tag where a list of works is in reverse-chronological order or otherwise contravenes the [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style (lists of works)]]. |
{{tlrow|prose|article|category=Articles with sections that need to be turned into prose}} | {{tlrow|prose|article|category=Articles with sections that need to be turned into prose}} | ||
* Use this tag where a list needs cleanup. | * Use this tag where a list needs cleanup. | ||
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===Wiki tech=== | ===Wiki tech=== | ||
− | Most of these issues are covered in the main [[ | + | Most of these issues are covered in the main [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. |
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{{tlrow|cleanup lang|category=Pages with non-English text lacking appropriate markup}} | {{tlrow|cleanup lang|category=Pages with non-English text lacking appropriate markup}} | ||
− | * If the article has non-English text but lacks {{tl|Lang}}, {{tl|transl}} or other [[:Category: | + | * If the article has non-English text but lacks {{tl|Lang}}, {{tl|transl}} or other [[:Category:BattleTechWiki multilingual support templates|multilingual support templates]]. |
{{tlrow|dablinks|category=Pages with excessive dablinks}} | {{tlrow|dablinks|category=Pages with excessive dablinks}} | ||
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− | * Use this for disambiguation pages not written according to the style in [[ | + | * Use this for disambiguation pages not written according to the style in [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style (disambiguation pages)]]. |
* Replace {{tl|disambiguation}} with this. | * Replace {{tl|disambiguation}} with this. | ||
{{tlrow|incoming links|category=Disambiguation pages in need of cleanup}} | {{tlrow|incoming links|category=Disambiguation pages in need of cleanup}} | ||
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− | {{tlrow|infobox requested|category= | + | {{tlrow|infobox requested|category=BattleTechWiki articles with an infobox request}} |
* This template should be used on talk pages. | * This template should be used on talk pages. | ||
* Also has functionality to indicate that only a section in a page needs one. See the template page for more info. | * Also has functionality to indicate that only a section in a page needs one. See the template page for more info. | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==Other article tags== | ==Other article tags== | ||
There are also tags available for: | There are also tags available for: | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Merging|'''merging''']] articles; |
− | * [[ | + | * [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Moving|'''moving''']] articles; |
− | * [[ | + | * [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Splitting|'''splitting''']] articles; and |
− | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[BattleTechWiki:Responsible tagging]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[BattleTechWiki:Tagging pages for problems]] |
− | |||
− | |||
<noinclude> | <noinclude> | ||
{{Inline cleanup tags|state=uncollapsed}} | {{Inline cleanup tags|state=uncollapsed}} | ||
− | {{BattleTechWiki | + | {{BattleTechWiki templates}} |
[[Category:Cleanup|*]] | [[Category:Cleanup|*]] | ||
[[Category:Template administration]] | [[Category:Template administration]] | ||
</noinclude> | </noinclude> |
Revision as of 15:49, 27 August 2023
This is an information page. It is not one of BattleTechWiki's policies or guidelines, but rather intends to describe some aspect(s) of BattleTechWiki's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect varying levels of consensus and vetting. |
This page in a nutshell: Add template messages to inform readers and editors of specific problems with articles or sections, but do not use them as a badge of shame. |
Template messages (maintenance tags, cleanup tags, cleanup messages) may be added to articles needing cleanup. Their purposes are to foster improvement of the encyclopedia by alerting editors to changes that need to be made. Cleanup tags are meant to be temporary notices that lead to an effort to fix the problem, not a permanent badge of shame to show that you disagree with an article, or a method of warning readers about an article.
Unless otherwise noted, cleanup messages should be placed at the top of the page, before other templates, images, or infoboxes, but after hatnotes (see BattleTechWiki:Hatnote § Placement). Cleanup messages should be placed directly on the article or file, not on its talk page. Certain tags can be placed at the beginning of an individual section, and others can be placed within the text itself (inline).
Before you tag an article, please remember the following:
- Don't tag an article if you can easily and confidently fix the problem.
- The goal is an improved article, not a tagged article.
- Do some research to attempt to solve the problem before tagging.
- Don't put the burden of doing so on another editor if you are capable of fixing the problem yourself with a simple search or consulting a reference work.
- Don't do "drive-by" tagging.
- Tags must be accompanied by either a comment on the article's talk page explaining the problem and beginning a discussion on how to fix it or, for simpler and more obvious problems, a remark using the reason parameter (available in all templates, regardless of whether it appears in the documentation) as shown below. At the very least, tagging editors must be willing to follow through with substantive discussion.
- Don't do "drive-by" de-tagging.
- Likewise, please provide a similar rationale for removing a template, unless your preceding edits have clearly fixed the announced problem. See also when not to remove a template.
- Don't insert tags that are similar or redundant.
- For example, most articles that read like essays have an inappropriate tone, and in fact they end up being automatically grouped in the same category, so it is unnecessary to tag with both {{tone}} and {{essay-like}}.
- If an article has many problems, tag only the highest priority issues.
- A lengthy list is often less helpful than a shorter one.
- Don't add tags for trivial or minor problems, especially if an article needs a lot of work.
- For example, there is little point in noting grammatical problems for a section that needs to be completely re-written to comply with content policies. Focus on the biggest one, two, or three problems.
Contents
- 1 Does the article meet inclusion requirements?
- 2 Best practices in obscure or unpopular articles
- 3 Best practices in heavily monitored articles
- 4 Use in sections
- 5 Tag consolidation
- 6 Cleanup
- 6.1 Overarching copyright issues
- 6.2 Combined message boxes
- 6.3 General cleanup
- 6.4 Cleanup of specific subjects
- 6.5 Style of writing
- 6.6 Structure, formatting and sections
- 6.7 Potentially unwanted content
- 6.8 Context, statistics and detail
- 6.9 Expand and add
- 6.10 Expert needed
- 6.11 Time-sensitive
- 6.12 Contradiction and confusion
- 6.13 Content forks
- 6.14 Importance and notability
- 6.15 Neutrality and factual accuracy
- 6.16 Verifiability and sources
- 6.17 Categories
- 6.18 Images and other media
- 6.19 Lists
- 6.20 Wiki tech
- 7 Other article tags
- 8 See also
Does the article meet inclusion requirements?
Before placing templates on a page it is worthwhile to cast a critical eye over the page to determine whether indeed it should be included in BattleTechWiki. Some articles can be tagged for speedy deletion or nominated for a deletion discussion at BattleTechWiki:Articles for deletion.
Best practices in obscure or unpopular articles
On pages that have received little attention from editors or readers, cleanup templates can be used as a way to call attention to problems that need to be addressed by editors. Editors who want to help address these problems should look through the various cleanup categories such as maintenance and articles with content issues and try to address the problems so that the templates can be removed. Editors who frequently tag articles should also address the backlogs.
Best practices in heavily monitored articles
On pages that are being edited by a number of users, cleanup templates are used to inform readers and editors of ongoing discussions and attempts to fix the problems on the page. Such templates can be used to attract uninvolved users to discussions and cleanup efforts, and they can also serve as a warning to casual readers that the article may have problems and be subject to noticeable changes. In general, an editor who places a template message to indicate a problem like this should explain their rationale fully on the talk page of the article. If the consensus of the other editors is that there is a problem or an editorial dispute that deserves such a clean-up template, then the editors should work to fix the problem as quickly and cleanly as possible so the template message can be removed. If the consensus is that there is no problem, then the message can be removed immediately. For heavily monitored articles, please do not add or remove template messages of this sort without using the talk page.
Use in sections
Many of these cleanup tags require you to place |article
as the first parameter when you use the tag at the top of an article. When you want the template to refer to just one section, however, you replace |article
with |section
(where the |
is a pipe key | found on most keyboards as a shift-backslash ⇧ Shift+\. See the specific template below to determine if such "section use" is supported and appropriate.
Tag consolidation
If too many tags are put at the top of an article, the article can become eclipsed by the tags, especially with short or stub articles. Consider consolidating the tags into {{multiple issues}}.
Cleanup
Overarching copyright issues
Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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{{copypaste}} category |
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Combined message boxes
Do not use this as the only message box on the article or section; it should be used with at least two other message boxes sandwiched inside it.
Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) — multiple issues (top of article) | ||||||
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{{multiple issues}}
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{{multiple issues|section=yes}}
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General cleanup
Use one of these general tags when none of the more specific tags fits.
Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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{{cleanup}} category |
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{{cleanup AfD}} category |
Template:Cleanup AfD
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{{cleanup rewrite}} category |
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{{section rewrite}} category |
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{{cleanup section}} category |
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Copy editing
Some articles just need someone with a good grasp of editing technique to give them a once-over.
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{{copy edit}} category |
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{{copy edit section}} category |
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{{verify spelling}} category |
[spelling?] |
Inline with article text
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{{Copy edit inline}} category |
[needs copy edit]
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Cleanup of specific subjects
These templates are all "general cleanup" templates, but tie into a specific subject matter or WikiProjects.
Fiction
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{{all plot}} category |
Template:All plot |
{{fiction}} category |
Template:Fiction
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{{in-universe}} category |
Template:In-universe
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{{long plot}} category |
Template:Long plot |
{{more plot}} category |
Template:More plot |
{{no plot}} category |
Template:No plot |
Inline with article text
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{{needs IPA}} category |
Template:Needs IPA |
Style of writing
Structure, formatting and sections
Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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{{cleanup reorganize}} category |
Template:Cleanup reorganize | ||
{{copy edit}} category |
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{{duplication}} category |
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{{importance section}} category |
Template:Importance section | ||
{{organize section}} category |
Template:Organize section | ||
{{overcolored}} category |
Template:Overcolored | ||
{{overcoloured}} category |
Template:Overcoloured | ||
{{sections}} category |
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{{summarize section}} category |
Template:Summarize section | ||
{{Too many sections}} category |
Template:Too many sections | ||
{{too many see alsos}} category |
Template:Too many see alsos | ||
{{trivia}} category |
Template:Trivia | ||
{{very long}} category |
|
Introduction
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{{Improve lead}} category |
Template:Improve lead |
{{lead extra info}} category |
Template:Lead extra info |
{{lead missing}} category |
Template:Lead missing |
{{lead rewrite}} category |
Template:Lead rewrite |
{{lead too long}} category |
Template:Lead too long |
{{lead too short}} category |
Template:Lead too short |
{{POV lead}} category |
Template:POV lead |
Potentially unwanted content
Message boxes
Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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{{AI generated}} category |
Template:AI generated | ||
{{cleanup list}} category |
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{{cleanup red links}} category |
Template:Cleanup red links | ||
{{close paraphrasing}} category |
Template:Close paraphrasing | ||
{{copypaste}} category |
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{{criticism section}} category |
Template:Criticism section | ||
{{external links}} category |
Template:External links | ||
{{further reading cleanup}} category |
Template:Further reading cleanup | ||
{{in popular culture}} category |
Template:In popular culture | ||
{{MOS}} category |
Template:MOS | ||
{{non-free}} category |
Template:Non-free | ||
{{overlinked}} category |
Template:Overlinked | ||
{{schedule}} category |
Template:Schedule | ||
{{trivia}} category |
Template:Trivia |
Inline with article text
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{{peacock term}} category |
Template:Peacock term
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{{spam link}} category |
Template:Spam link |
{{weasel inline}} category |
Template:Weasel inline |
Context, statistics and detail
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{{context}} category |
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{{generalize}} category |
Template:Generalize | ||
{{human-centric}} category |
Template:Human-centric | ||
{{overly detailed}} category |
Template:Overly detailed | ||
{{Too many charts}} category |
Template:Too many charts | ||
{{specific}} category |
Template:Specific | ||
{{time-context}} category |
Template:Time-context |
Off-topic
Articles occasionally contain content which is otherwise valid, but appears unrelated to the nominal topic of the article.
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{{off topic}} category |
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Expand and add
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{{biblio}} category |
Template:Biblio | ||
{{cleanup biography}} category |
Template:Cleanup biography | ||
{{expand section}} category |
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{{formula missing descriptions}} category |
Template:Formula missing descriptions | ||
{{kmposts}} category |
Template:Kmposts
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{{lacking ISBN}} category |
Template:Lacking ISBN
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{{lacking overview}} category |
Template:Lacking overview | ||
{{mileposts}} category |
Template:Mileposts
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{{missing information}} category |
Template:Missing information
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{{expand language}} category |
Template:Expand language
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Expert needed
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{{expert needed}} category |
Template:Expert needed
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Time-sensitive
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{{time-context}} category |
Template:Time-context | ||
{{update}} category |
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{{update|inaccurate=y}} category |
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Inline with article text
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{{clarify timeframe}} category |
For tagging BTW:DATED problems [timeframe?] |
{{update after}} category |
For facts that need updating now or at a specific future date [needs update] |
{{update inline}} category |
For facts that need updating [needs update] |
{{as of}} category |
Used within prose to attribute a specific time to potentially outdated statements. As of {{{1}}}[update] |
Contradiction and confusion
- Note: Templates relevant for when articles are confusing or hard to understand due specifically to translation issues can be found at BattleTechWiki:Template index/Translation.
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{{confusing}} category |
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{{contradicts other}} category |
Template:Contradicts other | ||
{{contradicts others}} category |
Template:Contradicts others
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{{incomprehensible}} category |
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{{misleading}} category |
Template:Misleading
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{{self-contradictory}} category |
Template:Self-contradictory | ||
{{unclear date}} category |
Template:Unclear date | ||
{{unfocused}} category |
Template:Unfocused
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Inline with article text
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{{contradict-inline}} category |
Template:Contradict-inline
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{{expand acronym}} |
[expand acronym]
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{{inconsistent}} category |
Template:Inconsistent
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{{vague}} category |
[vague]
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Content forks
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{{bad summary}} category |
Template:Bad summary | ||
{{duplication}} category |
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Importance and notability
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{{importance inline}} |
Template:Importance inline
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{{importance section}} |
Template:Importance section |
{{notability}} category |
Template:Notability
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Neutrality and factual accuracy
Message boxes
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{{autobiography}} category |
Template:Autobiography | ||
{{cherry-picked}} category |
Template:Cherry-picked | ||
{{coatrack}} category |
Template:Coatrack | ||
{{COI}} category |
Template:COI | ||
{{disputed}} category |
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{{disputed section}} category |
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{{geographical imbalance}} category |
Template:Geographical imbalance | ||
{{globalize}} category |
Template:Globalize | ||
{{hoax}} category |
Template:Hoax | ||
{{peacock}} category |
Template:Peacock | ||
{{political POV}} category |
Template:Political POV | ||
{{POV}} category |
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{{POV lead}} category |
Template:POV lead | ||
{{POV section}} category |
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{{recentism}} category |
Template:Recentism | ||
{{systemic bias}} category |
Template:Systemic bias | ||
{{unbalanced}} category |
Template:Unbalanced | ||
{{undisclosed paid}} category |
Template:Undisclosed paid | ||
{{undue weight}} category |
Template:Undue weight | ||
{{weasel}} category |
Template:Weasel |
Inline with superimposed text
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{{according to whom}} category |
For weasel words ("It was said..." It was thought...") Template:According to whom |
{{clarify}} category |
Do not use without first taking some steps to research the apparent problem [clarification needed] |
{{contentious label inline}} category |
Template:Contentious label inline |
{{dubious}} category |
[dubious ] |
{{editorializing}} category |
Template:Editorializing |
{{excessive citations inline}} category |
For abuse of citations, per BattleTechWiki:Citation overkill. [excessive citations] |
{{original research inline}} category |
Template:Original research inline |
{{POV statement}} category |
[neutrality is disputed] |
{{unbalanced opinion}} category |
Template:Unbalanced opinion |
{{undue weight inline}} category |
Template:Undue weight inline |
{{when}} category |
For ambiguous or vague time references of various kinds. [when?] |
{{who}} category |
For weasel words ("Many say..." Some people think...") Template:Who |
Verifiability and sources
Template:/Verifiability and sources
Categories
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{{check category}} category |
Template:Check category |
{{disputed category}} category |
Template:Disputed category |
{{improve categories}} category |
Template:Improve categories |
{{recategorize}} category |
Template:Recategorize |
{{uncategorized}} category |
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{{unreferenced category}} category |
Template:Unreferenced category |
Images and other media
For tips on requesting images see: BattleTechWiki:Requested pictures.
- For template messages related to the clean up of images, see: BattleTechWiki:Template index/File namespace#Format and quality.
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{{audio requested}} category |
Template:Audio requested |
{{cleanup gallery}} |
Template:Cleanup gallery |
{{cleanup images}} category |
Template:Cleanup images |
{{diagram requested}} category |
Template:Diagram requested
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{{image captions for cleanup}} category |
Template:Image captions for cleanup |
{{image requested}} category |
Template:Image requested
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{{map requested}} category |
Template:Map requested
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{{too many photos}} category |
Template:Too many photos |
Lists
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{{cleanup list}} category |
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{{create list}} category |
Template:Create list
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{{disputed list}} category |
Template:Disputed list
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{{example farm}} category |
Template:Example farm
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{{famous}} category |
Template:Famous
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{{fiction trivia}} category |
Template:Fiction trivia
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{{in popular culture}} category |
Template:In popular culture
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{{list entry too long}} category |
Template:List entry too long
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{{list scope}} category |
Template:List scope
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{{list to table}} category |
Template:List to table
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{{MOSLOW}} category |
Template:MOSLOW
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{{prose}} category |
Template:Prose
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Wiki tech
Most of these issues are covered in the main Manual of Style.
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{{cleanup HTML}} category |
Template:Cleanup HTML
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{{cleanup lang}} category |
Template:Cleanup lang
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{{dablinks}} category |
Template:Dablinks
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{{dead end}} category |
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{{disambiguation cleanup}} category |
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{{incoming links}} category |
Template:Incoming links
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{{orphan}} category |
Template:Orphan
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{{uncategorized}} category |
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{{underlinked}} category |
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Infobox needed
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{{infobox requested}} category |
Template:Infobox requested
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{{new infobox}} category |
Template:New infobox
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{{single infobox request}} category |
Template:Single infobox request
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Infobox cleanup needed
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{{cleanup infobox}} category |
Template:Cleanup infobox |
Other article tags
There are also tags available for:
See also