User:Jpranevich/WritingArticles - Revision history

Jpranevich: /* Start From A Template */

2018-10-27T12:58:48Z

Start From A Template

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:58, 27 October 2018
Line 9:		Line 9:
	Remember that when you are writing about a topic, the Kanzenshuu reader expects to learn more than just a plot summary. They want to learn about the history of a character, who drew or wrote them the first time, how their names were chosen and how they work or don’t work in the series (in a well-cited way). This is not the place for fan essays on character strengths. This is not the place for “fanon” (see below).		Remember that when you are writing about a topic, the Kanzenshuu reader expects to learn more than just a plot summary. They want to learn about the history of a character, who drew or wrote them the first time, how their names were chosen and how they work or don’t work in the series (in a well-cited way). This is not the place for fan essays on character strengths. This is not the place for “fanon” (see below).

	The first thing to do is copy in the template from the style guide, being careful to remove the unnecessary formatting. You can find all the templates in the [~~http://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/~~Project:Style_Manual#Page_Layouts style manual]. This will give you a starting set of subject headings to aid in your writing. Most topics should have something to say about each subject heading in the style manual, but you can remove excess headings if it is warranted.		The first thing to do is copy in the template from the style guide, being careful to remove the unnecessary formatting. You can find all the templates in the [[Project:Style_Manual#Page_Layouts\|style manual]]. This will give you a starting set of subject headings to aid in your writing. Most topics should have something to say about each subject heading in the style manual, but you can remove excess headings if it is warranted. Don't forget also to follow our [[Project:Style_Manual\|Style Manual]] for basic things like date formatting, use of italics, and the level of professionalism we expect in well-written articles.

	==Do Your Research==		==Do Your Research==

Jpranevich: /* Writing the Infobox */

2018-10-27T12:49:44Z

Writing the Infobox

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:49, 27 October 2018
Line 40:		Line 40:
	Most articles will require a section on the name puns or other pneumonic that was used by the creator. These are some of the most fun little details in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe and fortunately most the hard lifting has been done for you already. You can find most of these in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12853 Name Pun Roundup]” on the forum. Remember that you cannot cite the forum directly, so use the citations that are listed for which reference book to know how to cite the pun for the wiki. If you need page numbers, you may need to go to the chat for assistance. Make sure to include the pun information in Japanese and English, with the original Japanese spellings.		Most articles will require a section on the name puns or other pneumonic that was used by the creator. These are some of the most fun little details in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe and fortunately most the hard lifting has been done for you already. You can find most of these in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12853 Name Pun Roundup]” on the forum. Remember that you cannot cite the forum directly, so use the citations that are listed for which reference book to know how to cite the pun for the wiki. If you need page numbers, you may need to go to the chat for assistance. Make sure to include the pun information in Japanese and English, with the original Japanese spellings.

	==~~Writing~~ the Infobox==		==Filling in the Infobox==

	''To be completed...''		''To be completed...''

Jpranevich: /* Before You Submit - Check Categories */

2018-10-27T12:48:48Z

Before You Submit - Check Categories

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:48, 27 October 2018
Line 52:		Line 52:
	If all else fails, ask the chat.		If all else fails, ask the chat.

	==Before You Submit - ~~Check~~ Categories==		==Before You Submit - Add Categories==

	''To be completed...''		''To be completed...''

Jpranevich: /* Writing In-Universe */

2018-10-27T12:46:56Z

Writing In-Universe

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:46, 27 October 2018
Line 23:		Line 23:
	When working on biographies and histories, one of the first portions of the article will be written “in-universe”. For most articles, you should approach this in-context. For a page about a movie or anime-filler character or location, you should write the history from the perspective of that movie or anime. Try to make it clear in-context that is what you are doing, although the reader should be aided by the Infobox (more on that in a bit). Try to cover the important elements of the history without going overboard. We want to be <u>informative</u> but <u>concise</u>.		When working on biographies and histories, one of the first portions of the article will be written “in-universe”. For most articles, you should approach this in-context. For a page about a movie or anime-filler character or location, you should write the history from the perspective of that movie or anime. Try to make it clear in-context that is what you are doing, although the reader should be aided by the Infobox (more on that in a bit). Try to cover the important elements of the history without going overboard. We want to be <u>informative</u> but <u>concise</u>.

	<span style="color:red;">'''Caution:'''</span> When a character, location, or similar are ~~mentioned~~ in a Toriyama work but substantially filled out in another medium, limit the top history section to just ~~what was done~~ by Toriyama. ~~The~~ anime- or movie-specific information ~~can~~ be included in a subsequent section. As ''Dragon Ball'' ~~does not~~ have ~~a clear set of~~ continuity ~~guidelines~~, ~~for this wiki~~ you should consider the following as Toriyama material ~~suitable for the top history section~~:		<span style="color:red;">'''Caution:'''</span> When a character, location, or similar are included in a Toriyama work but substantially filled out in another medium, limit the top history section to just material by Toriyama. This anime- or movie-specific information is important and should be included in a subsequent section. ''Dragon Ball'' doesn't have an official continuity so use your best judgement, but in general you should consider the following as "Toriyama material":

	* The original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, as well as interviews and supplementary material by Toriyama directly related to the manga.		* The original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, as well as interviews and supplementary material by Toriyama directly related to the manga.
Line 30:		Line 30:
	* At a high-level, the key events in the ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime and manga are also written by Toriyama. Use caution including material from these sources, especially where it may contradict another source, and stick to events whenever possible that are in both the anime and manga adaptations.		* At a high-level, the key events in the ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime and manga are also written by Toriyama. Use caution including material from these sources, especially where it may contradict another source, and stick to events whenever possible that are in both the anime and manga adaptations.
	* Material from the Daizenshuus and other official reference books may be used where they do not contradict the above, but caution must be used as those books sometimes give weight to anime- and movie-specific events.		* Material from the Daizenshuus and other official reference books may be used where they do not contradict the above, but caution must be used as those books sometimes give weight to anime- and movie-specific events.
	* In general, events from the original-run movies, anime-filler (including ''Dragon Ball GT''), ''Episode of Bardock'', ''Dragonball Evolution'', ''Dragon Ball SD'', ''Neko Majin'', ''The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha'', promotional animes, tie-in manga, and similar material should only be used in the main “in-universe” sections of articles that directly relate to those mediums. These details can (and should!) be included elsewhere in the article if it adds value.		* In general, events from the original-run movies, anime-filler (including ''Dragon Ball GT''), ''Episode of Bardock'', ''Dragonball Evolution'', ''Dragon Ball SD'', ''Neko Majin'', ''The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha'', promotional animes, tie-in manga, and similar material should only be used in the main “in-universe” sections of articles that directly relate to those mediums. These details can (and should!) be included elsewhere in the article if it adds value.

	This is not a hard and fast rule; ''Dragon Ball'' does not have a "canon", but Toriyama ideas have pride-of-place and should be given the most prominence when writing.		This is not a hard and fast rule; ''Dragon Ball'' does not have a "canon", but Toriyama ideas have pride-of-place and should be given the most prominence when writing.

Jpranevich: /* Do Your Research */

2018-10-27T12:38:28Z

Do Your Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:38, 27 October 2018
Line 13:		Line 13:
	==Do Your Research==		==Do Your Research==

	You’re going to be tempted to dive in immediately, but do your research! Kanzenshuu requires information to be cited properly, so even if you “know” something to be true you have to have done your research to back it up. Unfortunately, most of the primary sources for ''Dragon Ball'' are written in Japanese and so you will be reliant on the research from others, even as you have to make sure to tie it back to the ''original'' sources. This can sometimes be challenging, but ~~even~~ Kanzenshuu team members can ~~make mistakes~~!		You’re going to be tempted to dive in immediately, but do your research! Kanzenshuu requires information to be cited properly, so even if you “know” something to be true you have to have done your research to back it up. Unfortunately, most of the primary sources for ''Dragon Ball'' are written in Japanese and so you will be reliant on the research from others, even as you have to make sure to tie it back to the ''original'' sources. This can sometimes be challenging, but the other Kanzenshuu team members can be a big help!

	Always start with what’s on Kanzenshuu in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section ~~already~~. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down.		Always start your research with what’s on the main Kanzenshuu site in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down. After that, a Google search to find other forum posts on your topic may be helpful. Look for posts and replies from informed team members such as the Kanzenshuu staff.

	Make sure you are keeping track of the the references, both your own and the ones that the various contributors provided in those guides. When you write your article, remember that you cannot cite the guides (even the good Kanzenshuu ones!), but that you should be citing the original sources that they drew upon. The hardest part may be tracking down original page numbers as forum guides frequently did not include these. For [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/07-index.php Daizenshuu 7] and [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/gt1-index.php GT Perfect File 1], these page numbers can be worked out from online sources. For other guidebooks, if you do not have them, feel free to contact other members of the wiki team on the chat to assist.		Make sure you are keeping track of the the references, both your own and the ones that the various contributors provided in those guides. When you write your article, remember that you cannot cite the guides (even the good Kanzenshuu ones!), but that you should be citing the original sources that they drew upon. The hardest part may be tracking down original page numbers as forum guides frequently did not include these. For [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/07-index.php Daizenshuu 7] and [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/gt1-index.php GT Perfect File 1], these page numbers can be worked out from online sources. For other guidebooks, if you do not have them, feel free to contact other members of the wiki team on the chat to assist.

Jpranevich: /* Writing Articles for the Kanzenshuu Wiki */

2018-10-27T02:24:53Z

Writing Articles for the Kanzenshuu Wiki

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:24, 26 October 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
	=Writing Articles for the Kanzenshuu Wiki=		=Getting Started Writing Articles for the Kanzenshuu Wiki=

	Kanzenshuu is one of the greatest online resources for ''Dragon Ball'' anywhere, known for its accuracy and a little bit of entertaining. As a contributor to the Kanzenshuu Wiki, it is up to you to uphold that tradition of accuracy and entertainment by writing clear, concise, and well-researched articles. It’s not easy! But with a little help from this guide (and your article-writing peers), you’ll be writing quality articles in no time.		Kanzenshuu is one of the greatest online resources for ''Dragon Ball'' anywhere, known for its accuracy and a little bit of entertaining. As a contributor to the Kanzenshuu Wiki, it is up to you to uphold that tradition of accuracy and entertainment by writing clear, concise, and well-researched articles. It’s not easy! But with a little help from this guide (and your article-writing peers), you’ll be writing quality articles in no time.

	==~~Getting Started~~==		==Start From A Template==

	[[Image:Db_chp001_title-kan.png\|right\|130px]] There is nothing worse than staring at a blank page waiting for inspiration. Especially in the beginning, we have many pages that are either not there at all (a green link) or pages that are stubs to be filled in later. It’s best to start there because your new page will already be linked from around the wiki and be spelled correctly for the site’s standards. That will save you time later. Also make sure to pick pages (at least at first) that you already know something about. You will learn more as you research (and probably learn that you are wrong), but having an idea in your head about the shape of a topic will help you to find your feet quickly.		[[Image:Db_chp001_title-kan.png\|right\|130px]] There is nothing worse than staring at a blank page waiting for inspiration. Especially in the beginning, we have many pages that are either not there at all (a green link) or pages that are stubs to be filled in later. It’s best to start there because your new page will already be linked from around the wiki and be spelled correctly for the site’s standards. That will save you time later. Also make sure to pick pages (at least at first) that you already know something about. You will learn more as you research (and probably learn that you are wrong), but having an idea in your head about the shape of a topic will help you to find your feet quickly.

Jpranevich: /* Before Your Submit - Check Names */

2018-10-27T02:21:41Z

Before Your Submit - Check Names

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:21, 26 October 2018
Line 39:		Line 39:

	Most articles will require a section on the name puns or other pneumonic that was used by the creator. These are some of the most fun little details in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe and fortunately most the hard lifting has been done for you already. You can find most of these in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12853 Name Pun Roundup]” on the forum. Remember that you cannot cite the forum directly, so use the citations that are listed for which reference book to know how to cite the pun for the wiki. If you need page numbers, you may need to go to the chat for assistance. Make sure to include the pun information in Japanese and English, with the original Japanese spellings.		Most articles will require a section on the name puns or other pneumonic that was used by the creator. These are some of the most fun little details in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe and fortunately most the hard lifting has been done for you already. You can find most of these in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12853 Name Pun Roundup]” on the forum. Remember that you cannot cite the forum directly, so use the citations that are listed for which reference book to know how to cite the pun for the wiki. If you need page numbers, you may need to go to the chat for assistance. Make sure to include the pun information in Japanese and English, with the original Japanese spellings.

			==Writing the Infobox==

			''To be completed...''

	==Before Your Submit - Check Names==		==Before Your Submit - Check Names==
Line 46:		Line 50:
	* For character names, you can find almost all of our official spellings on the [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/cast/ Cast Guide].		* For character names, you can find almost all of our official spellings on the [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/cast/ Cast Guide].
	* For locations and attacks, check the episode or movie summaries on the [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/episode/ Episode] or [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/movie/ Movie Guide] if it is mentioned in the story description.		* For locations and attacks, check the episode or movie summaries on the [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/episode/ Episode] or [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/movie/ Movie Guide] if it is mentioned in the story description.
	If all else fails, ask the chat.		If all else fails, ask the chat.

			==Before You Submit - Check Categories==

			''To be completed...''

	==Helpful Links==		==Helpful Links==

Jpranevich: /* Do Your Research */

2018-10-25T13:05:08Z

Do Your Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:05, 25 October 2018
Line 13:		Line 13:
	==Do Your Research==		==Do Your Research==

	You’re going to be tempted to dive in immediately, but do your research! Kanzenshuu requires information to be cited properly, so even if you “know” something to be true you have to have done your research to back it up. Unfortunately, most of the primary sources for ''Dragon Ball'' are written in Japanese and so you will be reliant on the research from others, even as you have to make sure to tie it back to the ''original'' sources. This can sometimes be challenging, but even Kanzenshuu team members can make mistakes.		You’re going to be tempted to dive in immediately, but do your research! Kanzenshuu requires information to be cited properly, so even if you “know” something to be true you have to have done your research to back it up. Unfortunately, most of the primary sources for ''Dragon Ball'' are written in Japanese and so you will be reliant on the research from others, even as you have to make sure to tie it back to the ''original'' sources. This can sometimes be challenging, but even Kanzenshuu team members can make mistakes!

	Always start with what’s on Kanzenshuu in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section already. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down.		Always start with what’s on Kanzenshuu in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section already. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down.

Jpranevich: /* Do Your Research */

2018-10-25T13:04:22Z

Do Your Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:04, 25 October 2018
Line 17:		Line 17:
	Always start with what’s on Kanzenshuu in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section already. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down.		Always start with what’s on Kanzenshuu in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com Guides]” section already. Especially if you are working on an episode or movie, the Kanzenshuu guides can be a great starting point and make up much of your final text. From there, you should explore Herms’s “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9633 Guide to Guides]” on the Forum and see what is applicable to your topic. Most characters and events are well covered in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=19669 History of Ever]” guide, while locations are detailed in the “[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11596 Hitchiker’s Guide]” and [http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11502&p=296074 Daizenshuu 7]. Those may reference sections in the manga; make sure to track those references down.

	Make sure you are keeping track of the the references, both your own and the ones that the various contributors provided in those guides. When you write your article, remember that you cannot cite the guides (even the good Kanzenshuu ones!), but that you should be citing the original sources that they drew upon. For [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/07-index.php Daizenshuu 7] and [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/gt1-index.php GT Perfect File 1], these ~~are available~~ online. For other guidebooks, if you do not have them, feel free to contact other members of the wiki team on the chat to assist.		Make sure you are keeping track of the the references, both your own and the ones that the various contributors provided in those guides. When you write your article, remember that you cannot cite the guides (even the good Kanzenshuu ones!), but that you should be citing the original sources that they drew upon. The hardest part may be tracking down original page numbers as forum guides frequently did not include these. For [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/07-index.php Daizenshuu 7] and [http://magikarp46.com/dragonball/guidebooks/gt1-index.php GT Perfect File 1], these page numbers can be worked out from online sources. For other guidebooks, if you do not have them, feel free to contact other members of the wiki team on the chat to assist.

	==Writing In-Universe==		==Writing In-Universe==

Jpranevich: /* Writing In-Universe */

2018-10-25T13:02:01Z

Writing In-Universe

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:02, 25 October 2018
Line 23:		Line 23:
	When working on biographies and histories, one of the first portions of the article will be written “in-universe”. For most articles, you should approach this in-context. For a page about a movie or anime-filler character or location, you should write the history from the perspective of that movie or anime. Try to make it clear in-context that is what you are doing, although the reader should be aided by the Infobox (more on that in a bit). Try to cover the important elements of the history without going overboard. We want to be <u>informative</u> but <u>concise</u>.		When working on biographies and histories, one of the first portions of the article will be written “in-universe”. For most articles, you should approach this in-context. For a page about a movie or anime-filler character or location, you should write the history from the perspective of that movie or anime. Try to make it clear in-context that is what you are doing, although the reader should be aided by the Infobox (more on that in a bit). Try to cover the important elements of the history without going overboard. We want to be <u>informative</u> but <u>concise</u>.

	<span style="color:red;">'''Caution:'''</span> When a character, location, or similar are mentioned in a Toriyama work but substantially filled out in another medium, limit the top history section to just what was done by Toriyama. The anime- or movie-specific information can be included in a subsequent section. As ''Dragon Ball'' does not have a clear set of continuity guidelines, for this wiki we consider the following as Toriyama material suitable for the top history section:		<span style="color:red;">'''Caution:'''</span> When a character, location, or similar are mentioned in a Toriyama work but substantially filled out in another medium, limit the top history section to just what was done by Toriyama. The anime- or movie-specific information can be included in a subsequent section. As ''Dragon Ball'' does not have a clear set of continuity guidelines, for this wiki you should consider the following as Toriyama material suitable for the top history section:

	* The original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, as well as interviews and supplementary material by Toriyama directly related to the manga.		* The original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, as well as interviews and supplementary material by Toriyama directly related to the manga.
	* The ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' manga, including “Dragon Ball Minus” bonus chapter.		* The ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' manga, including the “Dragon Ball Minus” bonus chapter.
	* Information from the revived movie series including ''Battle of Gods'', ''Resurrection F'', and the 2018 ''Broli'' film.		* Information from the revived movie series including ''Battle of Gods'', ''Resurrection F'', and the 2018 ''Broli'' film.
	* At a high-level, the key events in the ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime and manga are also written by Toriyama. Use caution including material from these sources, especially where it may contradict another source, and stick to events whenever possible that are in both the anime and manga adaptations.		* At a high-level, the key events in the ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime and manga are also written by Toriyama. Use caution including material from these sources, especially where it may contradict another source, and stick to events whenever possible that are in both the anime and manga adaptations.
	* Material from the Daizenshuus and other official reference books may be used where they do not contradict the above, but caution must be used as those books sometimes give weight to anime- and movie-specific events ~~that we do not~~.		* Material from the Daizenshuus and other official reference books may be used where they do not contradict the above, but caution must be used as those books sometimes give weight to anime- and movie-specific events.
	* In general, events from the original-run movies, anime-filler (including ''Dragon Ball GT''), ''Episode of Bardock'', ''Dragonball Evolution'', ''Dragon Ball SD'', ''Neko Majin'', ''The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha'', promotional animes, tie-in manga, and similar material should only be used in the main “in-universe” sections of articles that directly relate to those mediums. These details can (and should!) be included elsewhere in the article if it adds value.		* In general, events from the original-run movies, anime-filler (including ''Dragon Ball GT''), ''Episode of Bardock'', ''Dragonball Evolution'', ''Dragon Ball SD'', ''Neko Majin'', ''The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha'', promotional animes, tie-in manga, and similar material should only be used in the main “in-universe” sections of articles that directly relate to those mediums. These details can (and should!) be included elsewhere in the article if it adds value.

			This is not a hard and fast rule; ''Dragon Ball'' does not have a "canon", but Toriyama ideas have pride-of-place and should be given the most prominence when writing.

	<span style="color:red;">'''About “Fanon”:'''</span> Even official sources are not always perfectly aligned. When writing a history, we have a natural tendency to try to paper over the gaps and make everything fit together nicely. It is not our role to duct-tape a consistent narrative together, that just produces “fanon”. Our job is to document what happened in the series and point out the inconsistencies and alternate versions of events in a well-cited way, in the appropriate sections of the article. Even the Daizenshuus are sometimes guilty of this duct-taping!		<span style="color:red;">'''About “Fanon”:'''</span> Even official sources are not always perfectly aligned. When writing a history, we have a natural tendency to try to paper over the gaps and make everything fit together nicely. It is not our role to duct-tape a consistent narrative together, that just produces “fanon”. Our job is to document what happened in the series and point out the inconsistencies and alternate versions of events in a well-cited way, in the appropriate sections of the article. Even the Daizenshuus are sometimes guilty of this duct-taping!