PipeProject:Unstubify

This PipeProject is devoted to get rid of the many stubs that have accumulated and preventing new stubs from being created. Adding information is the priority, but SMWikifying the articles is also important. Any questions that come up can be asked at the talk page.

Shortcut
http://www.mariowiki.com/index.php/PP:S or PP:S

Goals
The goals of this PipeProject are to....


 * 1) To provide more info for stubs.
 * 2) To add as many categories as possible that fits the article.
 * 3) To add as many templates as possible that fit the article.
 * 4) BONUS – Add more images.
 * 5) BONUS – Rewrite the article if needed.
 * 6) BONUS – Increase navigation by adding more links from other articles.

Basic Article Format
There are five basic things every article should have (numbers 2-4 do not necessarily have to be in order):


 * 1) Explain the origin of the subject ( The Main Page is the primary portal of the Super Mario Wiki.  ).
 * 2) Where is it located? How is it accessed? How can it be unlocked? ( It can be accessed by typing in the URL http://www.mariowiki.com/Main_Page.  )
 * 3) What does it do? What is its purpose? ( The Main Page is used to announce news, both about the wiki and Mario. It also serves as a hub for Users and Guests.  )
 * 4) Which characters can it be used by? What things are a part of it? What appearance does it have? ( The Main Page can only be edited by Sysops due to a large potential of vandalism. The Main Page includes links, Featured Content, Mario News, and a Did You Know? section. The top of the Main Page also displays the number of articles on MarioWiki.  )
 * 5) What templates can be applied? What categories can be applied? If possible, what images can be added?

Here's the finished product:

The Main Page is the primary portal of the Super Mario Wiki. It can be accessed by typing in the URL http://www.mariowiki.com/Main_Page. The Main Page is used to announce news, both about the wiki and Mario. It also serves as a hub for Users and Guests. The Main Page can only be edited by Sysops due to a large potential of vandalism. The Main Page includes links, Featured Content, Mario News, and a Did You Know? section. The top of the Main Page also displays the number of articles on MarioWiki.

Not every article needs to use this format. This is only a guideline.

Merging
Since merging is an important way to remove stub articles, you should know how to do properly and efficiently. Adhere to the following guidelines before merging an article:


 * 1) Do not merge without consensus – Generally, it is considered unorthodox to merge pages without approval from the community. Place and  on the proper article. Provide a reason either in the editing summary or the talk page for why you feel the articles should be merged. If there is no opposition and the templates have been on the articles for at least a week, you have approval to merge the articles. If an argument does erupt over whether the articles should be merged, create a talk page proposal.
 * 2) Do not copy & paste – A simple copy & paste will not be sufficient enough to constitute a merge. The formatting has to be changed, information needs to be relocated to the proper locations, and duplicate information must be deleted.
 * 3) Create 

Tips

 * Don't overthink it – The unstubbed articles do not have to be perfect or extremely detailed. As long as the criteria above is covered, the article should be fine.
 * Replace small words – Short words should be substituted for larger words. This makes the article longer and looks more professional. For instance, replace words like "got" with "obtained" and "beat" with "defeated". Also, don't overuse pronouns.
 * Split long sentences – Short sentences which are clear and concise are better than confusing long sentences. A common problem is that all the information is written in the first sentence, depriving other sentences of info. An introductory sentence like " The Lucky Clover is an item that can prevent four missteps and can be bought in shops for 50 coins in Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix.  " is not acceptable. A long sentence like that should be split as "  The Lucky Clover is an item found in Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix. It can be bought at shops for 50 coins. The Lucky Clover can be used to prevent up to four missteps.  ".
 * Use available resources – Maybe you have no idea what information to add. Check "What links here" in the toolbox. Another article might have more information about the stub article.
 * Use references – Usually, stubbed articles are about a relatively obscure subject with little information. As a result, some information might need references to maintain the information's credibility. See the Citation Policy for more information.
 * Pace yourself – Set a realistic expectation for yourself. Maybe your goal is to unstub at least one article per week or even one stub per day.

FAQ
Q: What is a stub? A: Any article lacking sufficient information. If you are unsure whether an article is a stub, bring it up on the article's talk page.

Q: What if I don't know anything about the stub? A: There are always ways to look up information. Consider checking the walkthroughs on Gamefaqs or simply Google it.

Q: Why are stubs so bad? A: They make the wiki look unprofessional and incomplete. Since over 1/10th of all articles are stubs, this is a serious problem.

Q: Is there a way to stop users from creating stubs? A: There is no rule against the creation of stubs. However, there are ways to prevent them from forming. If there is a user who frequently creates stubs, you could ask the user to write more about the articles he/she creates. You can also create more non-stub articles yourself to prevent other users from possibly creating more stubs.

Q: What if it is nearly impossible to add more information to a stub? A: You might want to consider merging it or deleting it. Merging works great since little information is lost and the merged article has more information. Deleting only works if the subject is extremely minor and doesn't need to be merged anywhere.

Is your question not here? Go ask on the talk page.

Members
Type a number sign and type # if you want to help for any of the stubs, even for a few sentences.

This page observes the No-Signature Policy.



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A list of every stub article, from the smallest stub to the largest: