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This should provide an introductory overview of the subject. References for important points would be in the rest of the article. | This should provide an introductory overview of the subject. References for important points would be in the rest of the article. | ||
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This is not a list of references (us them below). This is a place to include substantiating evidence not identified by the references. It is also a good place to include a bibliography. | This is not a list of references (us them below). This is a place to include substantiating evidence not identified by the references. It is also a good place to include a bibliography. | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 12 January 2014
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Templates
These indexes might help navigation through the category. Editors would need to update the template with new article names. The {{Template:Paranormal}} would be added in the article to include the index. It should collaps with a "Hide" button, but that is not working now.
Template:Parapsychology index
This needs to be able to be collapsed by default. It does with the same code in my application. I think it also complies with MediaWiki instructions.
| Parapsychology index |
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| Background |
| Psi functioning |
| Hypotheses |
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| Parapsychologist biographies |
| Edit Template:Parapsychology index |
Article template
Of course the writer's guide provided for this wiki should be followed. It seems easier and will produce more consistent articles if a template is used. This is one possible format:
Notes:
- "name" in {{Template:''name''}} needs to be changed for the subject area. At this time, I imagine there will be four: Template:Parapsychology index, Template:Survival research index, Template:Psi phenomena index and Template:Transcommunication index.
- Begin by following the starting an article instructions.
- At the top of the edit field for the new article, type {{subst:''name''}}, where "name" is the name of the template. At this time, I imagine there will be four: Template:Parapsychology, Template:Survival research, Template:Psi phenomena and Template:Transcommunication.
- Some of this will belong in supages, but I am not up to speed on them.
- Most of these articles are going to be rather technical. Just saying that the subject is this or that quickly turns into a belief-based, rather than objective article. Try to imagine a technically astute reader who doubts you know what you are talking about. Just say what is known. If it is necessary to describe the subject from a "this is what is believed" point of view, then be very clear that the point is not objective.
- All of this i sup for discussion.
The template:
{{Template:''name''}}
===Abstract===
This should provide an introductory overview of the subject. References for important points would be in the rest of the article.
===Introduction===
Make sure there is enough background information here so that the reader can have a sense of what the subject is about. A brief history will be provided next, so this is mostly "what it is." The introduction would be an expansion of the abstract but containing references for important points. This section should work with the current understanding section to provide a full picture of the subject.
====History====
The subject is more than its history. This section should provide a sense of how and when it came about, but an exhaustive history should be reserved for another article.
====Theory====
Things paranormal are not supposed to exist. If people think they do, then there should be some objective reason other than personal experience. It is okay to say there are no working theories, but this section should not be omitted. This section should treat opposing views (skeptical) as just another theory. The subject just is, probably because people experience it. What it is should be open for discussion. Unless there broad consensus--and there is not--any theory remains only a theory and its pros and cons should be addressed in a level-headed manner.
====Dependencies====
An important point to remember is that the subject depends on certain things to be true. For instance, most all of them depends on the existence of subtle energy. Some depend on mind-brain duality and survival of mind. If an article does not already exist for these dependencies, one needs to be written, but in the meantime, a brief "snaps" of what the article should contian can be included here as a place holder. Please include [[name of article about dependency]] somewhere in this section.
====Research====
Has there been any formal studies conducted to determine the objectivity of the subject? Since there are so few scientists working in this field, here, "research" may mean the work of a citizen scientist reported on a personal website and not in a peer-reviewed journal.
===Current understanding===
Thi is a compliment to the introduction. It is the part of the article that should give the reader a good sense of the state of the art for the subject. After explaining what it is (Introduction), how it might be possible (Theory) and the basis for that theory (Research). Be sure to address contrary opinions. The most important thing here is that "understanding" should be clearly identified as opinion based on.... Be sensitive to the difference between belief and objective understanding.
===End notes===
This is not a list of references (us them below). This is a place to include substantiating evidence not identified by the references. It is also a good place to include a bibliography.
===references===
Be sure to include the <references /> that should be in the template. Also include any additional categories.
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