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==Potential Sources== | ==Potential Sources== | ||
===Textual Resources=== | ===Textual Resources=== | ||
'''Text Dumps''' will give you solid, credible information to work with. These are especially useful if the information is from more recent games, which rely more heavily on narrative than older installments. These resources are created by pulling the in-game textual data direction from the game's code. | |||
To use a text dump, use the search function (ctrl + f) to search for the subject in question. This will direct you to any relevant scan data, logbook entries, or dialogue that discusses that subject. | To use a text dump, use the search function (ctrl + f) to search for the subject in question. This will direct you to any relevant scan data, logbook entries, or dialogue that discusses that subject. | ||
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===Fansites=== | ===Fansites=== | ||
Other ''Metroid'' fansites likely have information on the subject already. Using any of the sites listed in the "Affiliates" or "Recommended" section on the sidebar is a great place to start! Many of these sites have digital concept art, screenshots, and scans of manuals and strategy guides that could be useful. | Other '''''Metroid'' fansites''' likely have information on the subject already. Using any of the sites listed in the "Affiliates" or "Recommended" section on the sidebar is a great place to start! Many of these sites have digital concept art, screenshots, and scans of manuals and strategy guides that could be useful. | ||
Most also include written walkthroughs that can provide a basic understanding of the game's components and order of events, as well as other details such as where and when certain upgrades can be obtained. | Most also include written walkthroughs that can provide a basic understanding of the game's components and order of events, as well as other details such as where and when certain upgrades can be obtained. | ||
===Let's Plays=== | ===Let's Plays=== | ||
'''Let's Plays''' -- fan-made video walkthroughs -- are available on sites such as [http://www.youtube.com/ YouTube], and are especially helpful in that they allow an editor to actually watch the progression of the game, the appearance and behavior of enemies, and other visual elements, without having to play through the game themselves. | |||
By using the Print Screen function, an editor can also take rudimentary [[Help:Screenshots|screenshots]] from these videos to help illustrate their subject until images of higher quality can be obtained. | |||
===Other Wikis=== | ===Other Wikis=== | ||
Other Wikis, such as [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]], or our Wikia counterpart, [[Wikitroid]], may have covered the topic in question. These articles do not | Other '''Wikis''', such as [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]], or our Wikia counterpart, [[Wikitroid]], may have covered the topic in question. These articles do not necessarily constitute a reliable source for [[Metroid Wiki:Citation Policy|in-article references]], but the available information may be used to educate oneself concerning the subject matter and put an editor in a better position to compose the article. | ||
While reading these articles for research purposes is fine, '''plagiarism is strictly prohibited!''' Copying sections of articles on other wikis violates Metroid Wiki's [[Metroid Wiki:Inter-wiki Policy|Inter-wiki Policy]] and demonstrates a fundamental lack of respect for the work of others. | While reading these articles for research purposes is fine, '''plagiarism is strictly prohibited!''' Copying sections of articles on other wikis violates Metroid Wiki's [[Metroid Wiki:Inter-wiki Policy|Inter-wiki Policy]] and demonstrates a fundamental lack of respect for the work of others. | ||
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Help:Metroid Wiki Exclusives (Title Pending)
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Metroid Wiki Exclusives are part of an ever-expanding, user-supported project here on Metroid Wiki. Through this medium, fans of the Metroid series can write creative pieces on anything Metroid related, submit them for review, and enjoy sharing their work via the Exclusive Portal on the main page. Continue reading to learn more!
Rules and Guidelines
While the general content and topic of the Metroid-related article are left up to your imagination, there are a few basic guidelines that should be followed when creating a Metroid Wiki Exclusive. Please remember that your finished product will need to be reviewed by administrators before appearing on the main page, so pay close attention to the following:
- Articles should uphold Metroid Wiki's Quality Standards where applicable, including correct spelling and grammar, acceptable length, and even citations, if relevant to the style of the article. Furthermore, profanity is simply not acceptable anywhere on the wiki.
- The article should be written and prepared off-wiki. Otherwise, your work is liable to be edited by our userbase.
- The article must be Metroid-related.
Submission
Once your article is written, polished, and finalized to your liking, you can submit the article to any member of the active Staff. You may do so using the "Email this user" function on a staff member's userpage, or ask for direction on a staff member's talk page. The administrative body will collaboratively review the article for quality and relevance. If the article is accepted by a majority vote, it will appear on the Metroid Wiki Exclusive Portal on the main page for our readers. If the article is rejected, an administrator will explain why it did not qualify; but don't be discouraged! You can always edit your work and resubmit it, if you wish.
Published Work
Once the article is published, you may add images and edit the content as you please. If it is your work, you may also request that the administrators protect the page from editing, but they will need to unprotect it for you if you want to make any changes.
If the article is not your work, it is generally best not to make edits to the article, even if you don't agree with its contents. These are pieces reflecting the creator's personal opinions, after all, so exercise good judgement and respect the author's hard work. We do encourage lively discussions on the topics published, however, and the article's talk page is available for everyone to edit.
Help:Research
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Suppose you've found an article that requires attention, but the subject matter is from a game you haven't played or is a topic with which you aren't very familiar. Rather than leave the article to someone else you think is more qualified (and who may not ever find it), why not do some research into the topic to become better familiarized with it and empower yourself to do the editing? This help article will explain how.
Potential Sources
Textual Resources
Text Dumps will give you solid, credible information to work with. These are especially useful if the information is from more recent games, which rely more heavily on narrative than older installments. These resources are created by pulling the in-game textual data direction from the game's code.
To use a text dump, use the search function (ctrl + f) to search for the subject in question. This will direct you to any relevant scan data, logbook entries, or dialogue that discusses that subject.
The following are Text Dumps currently available on Metroid Wiki:
Fansites
Other Metroid fansites likely have information on the subject already. Using any of the sites listed in the "Affiliates" or "Recommended" section on the sidebar is a great place to start! Many of these sites have digital concept art, screenshots, and scans of manuals and strategy guides that could be useful.
Most also include written walkthroughs that can provide a basic understanding of the game's components and order of events, as well as other details such as where and when certain upgrades can be obtained.
Let's Plays
Let's Plays -- fan-made video walkthroughs -- are available on sites such as YouTube, and are especially helpful in that they allow an editor to actually watch the progression of the game, the appearance and behavior of enemies, and other visual elements, without having to play through the game themselves.
By using the Print Screen function, an editor can also take rudimentary screenshots from these videos to help illustrate their subject until images of higher quality can be obtained.
Other Wikis
Other Wikis, such as Wikipedia, or our Wikia counterpart, Wikitroid, may have covered the topic in question. These articles do not necessarily constitute a reliable source for in-article references, but the available information may be used to educate oneself concerning the subject matter and put an editor in a better position to compose the article.
While reading these articles for research purposes is fine, plagiarism is strictly prohibited! Copying sections of articles on other wikis violates Metroid Wiki's Inter-wiki Policy and demonstrates a fundamental lack of respect for the work of others.
