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* '''Use singular nouns.''' Because the wiki engine will allow you to append suffixes after a link, it's best to use the singular form of all words, unless the subject is generally always in the plural form. For example, use <nowiki>[[D'ni numerals]] and [[Age]], but use [[Age]]s instead of [[Ages]]</nowiki>. | * '''Use singular nouns.''' Because the wiki engine will allow you to append suffixes after a link, it's best to use the singular form of all words, unless the subject is generally always in the plural form. For example, use <nowiki>[[D'ni numerals]] and [[Age]], but use [[Age]]s instead of [[Ages]]</nowiki>. | ||
* '''Use the most encyclopedic name.''' Generally, the most encyclopedic name for an article is the most complete and commonly used name. | * '''Use the most encyclopedic name.''' Generally, the most encyclopedic name for an article is the most complete and commonly used name. | ||
** '''Use redirects.''' Use redirects for any other names or commonly used shorter names for the subject. For example, [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] redirects to [[Watcher's Pub]], and [[Jalak | ** '''Use redirects.''' Use redirects for any other names or commonly used shorter names for the subject. For example, [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] redirects to [[Watcher's Pub]], and [[Jalak]] redirects to [[Jalak Dador]]. | ||
* '''Be precise.''' Ambiguously-named articles will likely create confusion for readers. '''See also:''' [[GoArch:Disambiguation|Disambiguation]]. | * '''Be precise.''' Ambiguously-named articles will likely create confusion for readers. '''See also:''' [[GoArch:Disambiguation|Disambiguation]]. | ||
* '''Use spelled-out phrases, not acronyms.''' Well-known acronyms can be used as redirects for easy linking, like [[DRC]] or [[OTS]]. | * '''Use spelled-out phrases, not acronyms.''' Well-known acronyms can be used as redirects for easy linking, like [[DRC]] or [[OTS]]. |