UniWiki:Manual of Style/Lead section: Difference between revisions

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~~{{nutshell|The lead should identify the topic and summarize the body of the article with appropriate weight.}}~~

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The '''lead section''' (also known as the '''lead''' or '''introduction'''~~)~~ of a Wikipedia article is the [[Help:Section|section]] before the [[Help:Section#Table of contents (TOC)|table of contents]] and the first [[~~Wikipedia~~:Manual of Style#Section headings|heading]]. The lead serves as an introduction to the article and a summary of its most important contents. It is not a news-style [[~~lead~~ paragraph|lead or lede paragraph]].

The '''lead section''' (also known as the '''lead''' or '''introduction''' of a Wikipedia article is the [[Wikipedia:Help:Section|section]] before the [[Wikipedia:Help:Section#Table of contents (TOC)|table of contents]] and the first [[UniWiki:Manual of Style#Section headings|heading]]. The lead serves as an introduction to the article and a summary of its most important contents. It is not a news-style [[Wikipedia:Lead paragraph|lead or lede paragraph]].

The lead is the first part of the article that most people will read. For many, it may be the only section that they read. A good lead section cultivates the reader's interest in reading more of the article, but not by teasing the reader or hinting at content that follows. The lead should be written in a clear, accessible style with a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].

The lead is the first part of the article that most people will read. For many, it may be the only section that they read. A good lead section cultivates the reader's interest in reading more of the article, but not by teasing the reader or hinting at content that follows. The lead should be written in a clear, accessible style with a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].

The lead should stand on its own as a concise overview of the article's topic. It should identify the topic, establish context, explain why the topic is notable, and summarize the most important points, including any prominent controversies.<ref>Do not violate [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|WP:Neutral point of view]] by giving undue attention to less important controversies in the lead section.</ref> The notability of the article's subject is usually established in the first few sentences. Like in the body of the article itself, the emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly [[WP:DUE|reflect its importance to the topic~~]], according to [[Wikipedia:Verifiability#Reliable sources|reliable, published sources~~]]. Apart from basic facts, significant information should not appear in the lead if it is not covered in the remainder of the article.

The lead should stand on its own as a concise overview of the article's topic. It should identify the topic, establish context, explain why the topic is notable, and summarize the most important points, including any prominent controversies. Like in the body of the article itself, the emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly [[Wikipedia:WP:DUE|reflect its importance to the topic]]. Apart from basic facts, significant information should not appear in the lead if it is not covered in the remainder of the article.

As a general [[Wikipedia:Rule of thumb|rule of thumb]], a lead section should contain no more than four well-composed paragraphs and be carefully sourced as appropriate.

~~As a general [[rule of thumb]], a lead section should contain no more than four well-composed paragraphs and be carefully sourced as appropriate.~~

==Elements of the lead==

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==Notes==

~~{{Style wide}}~~

~~{{Wikipedia policies and guidelines}}~~

[[Category:UniWiki Manual of Style]]

[[Category:~~Wikipedia~~ Manual of Style ~~(layout)]]~~

~~[[ms:Wikipedia:Gaya penulisan/Bahagian permulaan~~]]

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-{{style-guideline|WP:LEAD|MOS:LEAD}}
-{{nutshell|The lead should identify the topic and summarize the body of the article with appropriate weight.}}
-{{style}}
-The '''lead section''' (also known as the '''lead''' or '''introduction'''<!--"Lede" is omitted here by consensus; see WP:NOTALEDE.-->) of a Wikipedia article is the [[Help:Section|section]] before the [[Help:Section#Table of contents (TOC)|table of contents]] and the first [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Section headings|heading]]. The lead serves as an introduction to the article and a summary of its most important contents. It is not a news-style [[lead paragraph|lead or lede paragraph]].
+The '''lead section''' (also known as the '''lead''' or '''introduction''' of a Wikipedia article is the [[Wikipedia:Help:Section|section]] before the [[Wikipedia:Help:Section#Table of contents (TOC)|table of contents]] and the first [[UniWiki:Manual of Style#Section headings|heading]]. The lead serves as an introduction to the article and a summary of its most important contents. It is not a news-style [[Wikipedia:Lead paragraph|lead or lede paragraph]].
-The lead is the first part of the article that most people will read. For many, it may be the only section that they read. A good lead section cultivates the reader's interest in reading more of the article, but not by teasing the reader or hinting at content that follows. The lead should be written in a clear, accessible style with a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].
+The lead is the first part of the article that most people will read. For many, it may be the only section that they read. A good lead section cultivates the reader's interest in reading more of the article, but not by teasing the reader or hinting at content that follows. The lead should be written in a clear, accessible style with a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]].
-The lead should stand on its own as a concise overview of the article's topic. It should identify the topic, establish context, explain why the topic is notable, and summarize the most important points, including any prominent controversies.<ref>Do not violate [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|WP:Neutral point of view]] by giving undue attention to less important controversies in the lead section.</ref> The notability of the article's subject is usually established in the first few sentences. Like in the body of the article itself, the emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly [[WP:DUE|reflect its importance to the topic]], according to [[Wikipedia:Verifiability#Reliable sources|reliable, published sources]]. Apart from basic facts, significant information should not appear in the lead if it is not covered in the remainder of the article.
+The lead should stand on its own as a concise overview of the article's topic. It should identify the topic, establish context, explain why the topic is notable, and summarize the most important points, including any prominent controversies. Like in the body of the article itself, the emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly [[Wikipedia:WP:DUE|reflect its importance to the topic]]. Apart from basic facts, significant information should not appear in the lead if it is not covered in the remainder of the article.
+As a general [[Wikipedia:Rule of thumb|rule of thumb]], a lead section should contain no more than four well-composed paragraphs and be carefully sourced as appropriate.
-As a general [[rule of thumb]], a lead section should contain no more than four well-composed paragraphs and be carefully sourced as appropriate.
 ==Elements of the lead==
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 ==Notes==
 {{Reflist}}
-{{Style wide}}
-{{Wikipedia policies and guidelines}}
+[[Category:UniWiki Manual of Style]]
-[[Category:Wikipedia Manual of Style (layout)]]
-[[ms:Wikipedia:Gaya penulisan/Bahagian permulaan]]