Simdol Wiki:Layout Guide

The Layout Guide intends to standardize how an article should look on Simdol Wiki. The information below outlines the relevant headings and sections that should be included when it comes to creating or editing an article.

People
Infobox Lead section Career
 * The infobox, Template:Infobox person, must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
 * For the "birth_date" parameter, use Template:Birth date and age if full date known or Template:Birth year and age if only year known.Additional help
 * For the "height" and "weight" parameter, please use metric units (eg. cm, kg), or list in both.
 * For the "Website" and "SNS" parameters, use the templates here
 * Note: For the fandom and colors, please keep ones officially mention. Do not add a group's fandom name into a member's infobox unless they have their own.
 * Use Template:Color box for official colors.
 * A brief summary on the artist. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * The music artist's background. Can be divided into subsections like "Early life", "Pre-debut", and by years of activities.


 * The Actor's background. Can be divided into subsections like "Early life", "Career", and by years of activities.


 * Any persons background. Can be divided into subsections like "Early life", "Personal life", "Career", and by years of activities.

Discography Videography (if applicable) Producing & writing credits (or Production discography for producers only) (if applicable) Concerts (if applicable) Fanmeetings (if applicable) Filmography (if applicable) Endorsements (if applicable) Awards and nominations (if applicable) Trivia (optional) Gallery References Official links Navboxes (optional) Categories
 * Note: Albums/Tv Shows/Movie titles are italicized. (eg. ABC), guest staring, episode titles, singles & songs titles are quoted. (eg. "ABC")
 * For more than one language, please place the appropriate headings (columns are preferred if there are many releases)
 * Place repackage releases in a sub-bullet under the corresponding release.
 * Order of importance:
 * Studio albums
 * Best albums
 * Cover albums
 * Live albums
 * Mini album
 * Mixtapes
 * Remake albums
 * Remix albums
 * Special albums
 * EPs
 * Singles albums
 * Digital singles
 * Remix singles
 * Special singles
 * Promotional singles
 * Collaborations and features (can be separated into separate sections)
 * OSTs
 * Other releases (Releases that don't fit under the general headings, eg. participating show songs, SoundCloud release, free downloads etc.)
 * Order of importance:
 * Blu-rays
 * Box sets
 * DVDs
 * VCDs
 * Video albums
 * Any songwriting, composing, producing works should be placed here and should be sorted by year in descending order, preferably in a table.
 * Any solo concerts, concert tours
 * Any official fanmeets
 * Ordering:
 * Films
 * Dramas
 * Reality shows
 * Variety shows
 * Music video appearances
 * A listing of notable endorsements (brand ambassador, CFs) from companies done by the artist
 * Eg. Nike Korea (2018)
 * Should be placed in a table.
 * If too long, please message an admin.
 * Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the artist's career section. Points must be sourced!
 * More info in the image policy.
 * Collection of officially-released photos like teaser images, concept photos. Fan-taken photos and screenshots not allowed. Limit of 25 photos. Anything over would have to be moved into a separate article.
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Links to the artist's official website, fan cafe, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website which is always at the top).
 * No fan pages or fan blogs allowed.
 * Helps navigates between pages of related topics. An admin will make one for you if it's needed.
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
 * Eg. Required categories for Zoisite

Groups, duos, and subunits

 * Similar format to people but uses a different infobox: Infobox musical artist
 * Uses History heading name instead of Career
 * Does not use the Producing & writing credits section

Albums, singles, songs
Infobox Lead section Background Release and promotions Track list Merchandise (or Goods/Goodies) (if applicable) Awards and nominations (if applicable) Trivia (optional) Gallery References Video links Categories
 * The infobox (Infobox album, Infobox single or Infobox song) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
 * A brief summary on the release. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * Background information on the release. eg. Announcements like date of comeback, production process etc.
 * Information on the album/single release. eg. When it was released, how it charted on the national music charts, where they promoted, album sales etc..
 * The list of songs from the album/single. Use the number sign (#) to create the list.
 * Merchandise and/or goods associated with the release. Can include pop-up store events, limited run goods, photobooks.
 * Should be placed in a table.
 * Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the artist's career section. Points must be sourced!
 * Relevant teaser, concept images for the specific release
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Official video links to their teasers, MVs and dance practices. No fan video links.
 * Sorted by importance:
 * Title track music video followed by alternate versions, MV teasers, dance practices, highlight medleys etc.
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
 * Eg. Required categories for Monster

Television
Infobox Lead section Background MCs and/or Judges (depending on subject) Cast or Contestants (depending on subject) Episodes Results (if applicable) Aftermath (if applicable) Trivia (optional) References Official links Categories
 * The infobox, Infobox television show, must be placed at the beginning of the article.
 * A brief summary on the show. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * Background information including how the show was revealed/formed, purpose of the show etc.
 * MCs and/or judges of the show (mainly for survival shows)
 * Cast members or list of contestants (preferably in a table)
 * List of episodes
 * List or table of results (mainly for survival shows)
 * Show aftermath (mainly for survival shows)
 * Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the background section. Points must be sourced!
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Links to the show's official website, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website which is always at the top).
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
 * Eg. Required categories for SulSul 101

Movie
Infobox Lead section Background Actors/Actresses and/or Cast/Appearences (depending on subject) Crew & Directors/Producers (depending on subject) Series Reception (if applicable) Aftermath (if applicable) Trivia (optional) References Official links Categories
 * The infobox, Infobox movie, must be placed at the beginning of the article.
 * A brief summary on the show. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * Background information including how the movie was revealed/teased.
 * Known actors and/or actresses in the movie or cast featured in the movie or people in the movie that portray themeselves.
 * Crew members & list of directors and producers taking part in the movie. (preferably in a table)
 * List of movie titles if it's a movie series (eg. Avengers, LOTR, Harry Potter.)
 * Reviews of critics or how the mainstream audience reacted to the film.
 * Show aftermath of the films affect on people. (eg. Cult Classic[Scream] or Mainstream Uprising[Avengers])
 * Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the background section. Points must be sourced!
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Links to the show's official website, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website which is always at the top).
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
 * Eg. Required categories for Scream

Concerts
Infobox Lead section Background Setlist Dates (if applicable) Releases (if applicable) Merchandise (if applicable) References Official links (or Video links) (if applicable) Categories
 * The infobox (Infobox concert) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
 * A brief summary on the concert. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * Background of the concert.
 * A list of songs the group intends to (or had) play at the concert performance.
 * If it is a concert tour with multiple stops, please separate by tables (eg. TWICE 1st Tour: TWICELAND The Opening)
 * Table of dates of the concert tour.
 * Album releases (DVD, video albums) for the concert.
 * Merchandise sold for/at the concert. Please keep it in either a gallery format (if artist has official photo listings of merchandise) or list.
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Dedicated websites for the concert (tour) or official videos related to it.
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.

Companies
Infobox Lead section History Subsidiaries (and/or Divisions) Artists References Official links Categories
 * The infobox (Infobox company) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
 * A brief summary on the company. Keep it to a few paragraphs.
 * History of the company.
 * Subsidiaries or divisions of the company.
 * List of artists under the company. Please separate by type (Groups, duos, soloists, trainees, former artists, etc.)
 * Lists the references used in the article. More info at Simdol Wiki:Referencing
 * Links to the company's official website, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website wich is always at the top).
 * No fan pages or fan blogs allowed.
 * All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.

Resources
These are some of the templates that are used on this wiki:
 * Infobox musical artist
 * Infobox person
 * Infobox company
 * Infobox album
 * Infobox single
 * Infobox song
 * Infobox video album
 * Infobox concert
 * Infobox television show
 * Infobox movie

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