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| == List of exemplary articles == | | == List of exemplary articles == |
| {{hatnote|For a partial list of articles about fiction or elements from fiction that follow [[#Real-world perspective|real-world perspective]], see [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Writing about fiction#List of exemplary articles|Wikipedia:Fiction#List of exemplary articles]].}} | | {{hatnote|For a partial list of articles about fiction or elements from fiction that follow [[#Real-world perspective|real-world perspective]], see [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Writing about fiction#List of exemplary articles|Wikipedia:Fiction#List of exemplary articles]].}} |
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| == Templates ==
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| ;{{tlx|In-universe}}
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| If you notice an article that predominantly describes a fictional topic from an in-universe perspective, or even provides no indication that a fictional subject is fictional, preferably rewrite the article or section yourself, or use the {{tlf|In-universe}} template to bring the issue to the attention of others. Be sure to leave a note on the article's talk page explaining your objections. The template looks like this:
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| One of the most frequently occurring errors associated with an in-universe style of writing is incorrect use of past tense when discussing elements of the plot. [[WP:TENSE|Works of fiction are generally considered to "come alive" when read]]. As with all other article issues, preferably fix it yourself, or alternatively you may use the template to supplement and specify the {{tlf|In-universe}} template's call for a consistent real-world perspective.
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| ;{{tlx|Primary sources}}
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| If you notice an article featuring only primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject, preferably find and add suitable sources yourself, or use the {{tlf|Primarysources}} template to bring the issue to the attention of others.
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| A plot summary should be succinct and focused on the main plot. [[Wikipedia:How to write a plot summary#What to cut|What to cut]] can sometimes be a difficult decision. If you have the time and energy, please consider tightening overly long and overly detailed plot summaries yourself. Alternatively, use the template:
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| {{Plot}}<br>
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| If you come across an article which consists entirely or almost entirely of a plot summary, you may use the {{tlf|All plot}} template to raise the issue. Since this is a crucial article issue which may eventually lead to the article being nominated for deletion, consider improving the article yourself.
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| Conversely, the {{tlf|No plot}} template can be used in the rather atypical case that a plot summary is missing from an article. If you feel qualified to write a basic plot summary, consider giving it a shot. [[Wikipedia:How to write a plot summary|Succinctly summarizing a plot]] and deciding which elements to mention and how to describe and weight them can be a challenge, but it's also a rewarding experience; plot summaries can be entirely based on primary sources and in many cases no complicated cross-reading between various sources is required.
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| == Alternative outlets for fictional universe articles == | | == Alternative outlets for fictional universe articles == |
