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The page layout guidelines explain how the articles of our pages are formatted to ensure consistency between articles. As detailed on the Manual of Style policy, users on this FANDOM must follow this when creating pages.
In-Universe
Character articles
Character articles detail the information about a character within any of the Soul Eater series and it's spin-offs. Characters that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime v page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Intro (no section title)
- Cultural references (if applicable)
- Development (if applicable)
- Personality
- Appearance
- Soul (if applicable)
- Power (if applicable)
- Special Abilities
- Equipment
- List of techniques
- History
- Synopsis
- Chapter Name/Arc Title
- Other Media Appearances (if applicable)
- Quotes
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Location articles
Location articles are pages in which explain about a location within the world of Soul Eater. Location that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime v page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Intro (No section title)
- Overview (If applicable)
- Key Location
- History
- Trivia (If applicable)
- References
- External Link (If applicable)
Techniques articles
Technique articles that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Into (No Section Title)
- Description
- Variations (If applicable)
- Trivia
- References#
- Site Navigation
Organization articles
Organizations pages details information about a body of people with a particular purpose. Especially that of a business, society, association, etc. Keep in mind that various organization pages may need a unique section placements. Organizations that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Intro (No Section Title)
- History
- Synopsis
- Overview
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Classification articles
Classification articles are articles that focus on documenting certain things (animals, plant, etc.) with shared qualities or characteristics (race, species, status, etc.) Classifications that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Quote (No Section Title)
- Intro (No Section Title)
- Overview
- Abilities
- List of (insert classification name)
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Object articles
Object articles detail information about an object itself. Take note that these pages, again, should specify about the object of the subject matter, not how it correlates to other characters/things. Objects that exist in both anime and manga should have a media split template on the very top of the page for both related articles. On the anime page below the media split template, the anime page notice template should also be used.
- Quote (No Section Title)
- Intro (No Section Title)
- Description
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Out of Universe articles
Chapters/Episodes articles
Chapters and Episodes follow the same format. Their purpose is to detail the events in which happens in the chapter/episode in question. These pages don't necessarily need to be sourced.
- Quote (No Section Title)
- Intro (No Section Title)
- Featured Appearances
- Characters
- Techniques/Abilities
- Location
- Plot
- Manga and Anime Differences
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Notes
The Scroll Box template should be used when the "Featured Appearance" section gets excessive.
Story arc articles
- Intro (No Section Header)
- Summary
- Notable Instances
- Manga and Anime Differences
- Trivia
- References
- Site Navigation
Music articles
Music pages discuss the media-related music present in Soul Eater. These pages may not necessarily need to be sourced.
- Intro (No Section Title)
- Lyrics
- Video
- Trivia
- External Links
- Site Navigation
Terminology & Purpose
Intro
The Intro, short for Introduction, is the piece of the section in which gives basic information about the said character. For intros, do not put any information that can consider major plot spoilers. If a character is deceased, the intro must be written in a past tense.
Description
A Description is spoken or written representation or account of a person, place, object, or event. This section is used to describe a person/place/object/event/etc.
Background
Background is the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event. In the character articles, the background lists basic details about the character's history that leads up until their first debut, similar to that of the intro. HOWEVER, it is not a replacement for the history section. In addition, a background section should be 3-5 sentences long (one paragraph) MAXUMUM. Spoiler details may be included here.
Personality
Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. The personality section is used to describe a character's personality.
Appearance
Appearance is the the way that someone or something looks. The Appearance section describes how a character looks.
Special Abilities
The Special Abilities section detail the abilities/magic/powers of a given character.
Equipment
Equipment are items with a particular purpose. On this FANDOM, this details the items (weaponry, special tools, etc.) carried by the character/being in question.
Weaknesses
A Weakness is defined as the state or condition of lacking strength. In the Soul Eater Wiki, this sections lists a character's VULNERABILITIES (capable of or being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon) in an in-universe context.
History
The History section of the articles detail a character's history from that character's point of view. Subsections are needed to specifies when a series of events happen. These sections should be in chronological order of a character's history in which it took place in-universe. These sections should be concise synopsis.
Other Media Appearances
Other Media Appearances detail appears for character outside the Soul Eater and Soul Eater NOT! anime and manga.
Trivia
Trivia is defined as details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value. However, on the Soul Eater Wiki, they're small tidbits of information that are of value to ONLY the article in question. There are, however, limitation in what is allowed to be express on the trivia section to avoid redundant/junk trivia being included. For more information, see the Trivia section in our Manual of Style policy.
References
References in the articles provide (a book or article) with citations of authorities. For more information on what the wiki considered official information (or the authorities), please check our Verifiability Policy.
The site navigation is where we place the various Navigation Boxes within the wikia.
Plot
Plot is defined as the events that make up a story. The plot sections lists a /chapter/episode's event. We ask that these sections be written with as much detail as possible.
Lyrics
Lyrics is defined as the words of a song. The section's purpose is to inform the reader of the words to a song.
Overview
Overview is defined as the general review or summary of the subject. The overview section is to give a general summary of the article in question and may be sectioned off with however many of it's own subsections it may require to grasp the understanding of the article in question.