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===Article Titles===
 
===Article Titles===
   
Because of the way that links are handled with wikimedia software, an arbitrary method developed that has become standard.  In most cases, all words in a title should be capitalized, with the following exceptions:
 
Because of the way that links are handled with wikimedia software, an arbitrary method developed that has become standard.  In most cases, all words in a title should be capitalized, with the following exceptions:
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* Generally, "shrine", "temple", and "city" should not be used in a title, except where it is standard english usage. (i.e. "Sakai" rather than "Sakai city", but "Ise shrine" rather than "Ise"). If they are used, do not capitalize.
 
* Generally, "shrine", "temple", and "city" should not be used in a title, except where it is standard english usage. (i.e. "Sakai" rather than "Sakai city", but "Ise shrine" rather than "Ise"). If they are used, do not capitalize.
 
*Do not include "long vowel sounds" in the article titles: ''Example: Môri Motonari'', only include them within the text.
 
*Do not include "long vowel sounds" in the article titles: ''Example: Môri Motonari'', only include them within the text.
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====Capitalization in Article Titles/Links====
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The capitalization in the samuraiwiki is a bit quirky; it has grown with the wiki, however it is important to follow the formats:
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*The following words are '''not''' capitalized in links:
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** castle i.e. [[Saiki castle]]
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** province i.e. [[Musashi province]]
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** han i.e. [[Hiroshima han]]
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** clan i.e. [[Maeda clan]]
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* The following words '''are''' capitalized in links:
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** Affair i.e. [[Icarus Affair]]
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** Incident i.e. [[Teradaya Incident]]
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** Period i.e. [[Edo Period]]
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** Rebellion i.e. [[Kinmon Rebellion]]
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** War i.e. [[Boshin War]]
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** Ryu i.e. [[Araki Ryu]]
    
===How To Correctly Format Links===
 
===How To Correctly Format Links===
   
'''Code:'''  
 
'''Code:'''  
 
<nowiki>The castle called [[Maruyama castle|Maruyama]] fell in 1185.</nowiki><br>
 
<nowiki>The castle called [[Maruyama castle|Maruyama]] fell in 1185.</nowiki><br>
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*Remember that only the first occurence in an article is linked, not all occurences.
 
*Remember that only the first occurence in an article is linked, not all occurences.
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====Capitalization in Links====
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The capitalization in the samuraiwiki is a bit quirky; it has grown with the wiki, however it is important to follow the formats:
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*The following words are '''not''' capitalized in links:
  −
** castle i.e. [[Saiki castle]]
  −
** province i.e. [[Musashi province]]
  −
** han i.e. [[Hiroshima han]]
  −
** clan i.e. [[Maeda clan]]
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* The following words '''are''' capitalized in links:
  −
** Affair i.e. [[Icarus Affair]]
  −
** Incident i.e. [[Teradaya Incident]]
  −
** Period i.e. [[Edo Period]]
  −
** Rebellion i.e. [[Kinmon Rebellion]]
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** War i.e. [[Boshin War]]
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** Ryu i.e. [[Araki Ryu]]
      
===Categorizing Articles===
 
===Categorizing Articles===
 
Please place the category links at the bottom of your article. For example, if your article is a "Bujutsu" related article, place <nowiki>[[Category:Bujutsu]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the article.
 
Please place the category links at the bottom of your article. For example, if your article is a "Bujutsu" related article, place <nowiki>[[Category:Bujutsu]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the article.

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