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imported>LIMAFOX76: Adding FR link

2013-07-19T10:24:50Z

Adding FR link

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imported>LIMAFOX76: Adding FR link

2013-07-19T10:24:50Z

Adding FR link

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imported>Ryangibsonstewart: expand examples for HE and iStory

2009-09-18T22:46:35Z

expand examples for HE and iStory

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	Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article, so long as it doesn't [[#Contradictions between sources\|contradict another canon or non-canon source]]. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel. Information from Heroes Evolutions should be confined to Heroes Evolutions-specific sections, if used in the body of an article, or labeled as coming from Heroes Evolutions with a parenthetical citation, if used in a notes section.		Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article, so long as it doesn't [[#Contradictions between sources\|contradict another canon or non-canon source]]. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel. Information from Heroes Evolutions should be confined to Heroes Evolutions-specific sections, if used in the body of an article, or labeled as coming from Heroes Evolutions with a parenthetical citation, if used in a notes section.

	Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. The namespace should not be used in a parenthetical citation. For instance, the cite should read (''[[Genesis]]'') or (''[[Monsters]]''), not (''[[Episode:Genesis]]'') or (''[[Graphic Novel:Monsters]]''). If ~~only~~ ~~one~~ ~~source~~ is ~~being~~ ~~cited~~, the cite ~~can~~ be ~~placed~~ ~~''after''~~ ~~the~~ ~~period~~ at ~~the~~ ~~end~~ of ~~the~~ ~~sentence~~ or ~~sentences.~~ If ~~more~~ ~~than~~ ~~one~~ ~~source~~ is ~~referenced,~~ ~~the~~ ~~citation~~ ~~should~~ go ~~''before''~~ ~~the~~ ~~period~~ ~~for~~ ~~each~~ ~~sentence~~. ~~For~~ ~~example:<br>~~		Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. The namespace should not be used in a parenthetical citation. For instance, the cite should read (''[[Genesis]]'') or (''[[Monsters]]''), not (''[[Episode:Genesis]]'') or (''[[Graphic Novel:Monsters]]''). Likewise, if citing Heroes Evolutions as a source, the cite should read ([[Heroes Evolutions]]) (not italicized). As well, [[iStory]] citations only need to mention the iStory's name, not the chapter number or title; iStory titles do not need to be italicized. An iStory cite should read ([[Faction Zero]]).

			If only one source is being cited, the cite can be placed ''after'' the period at the end of the sentence or sentences. If more than one source is referenced, the citation should go ''before'' the period for each sentence. For example:<br>
	:Hiro turns his clock back one second. (''[[Genesis]]'')		:Hiro turns his clock back one second. (''[[Genesis]]'')
	:Claire jumps off an 80-foot structure and survives (''[[Genesis]]''). Later, she repeats her jump for Zach (''[[Godsend]]'').		:Claire jumps off an 80-foot structure and survives (''[[Genesis]]''). Later, she repeats her jump for Zach (''[[Godsend]]'').

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: change "360" to "Evolutions"; add CBR; add jump to and a bit of info about conflicting sources in cites section; add that namespaces should not be in cites

2008-12-03T16:06:37Z

change "360" to "Evolutions"; add CBR; add jump to and a bit of info about conflicting sources in cites section; add that namespaces should not be in cites

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	The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are also written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.		The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are also written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.

	====[[Heroes ~~360~~]]====		====[[Heroes Evolutions ]]====
	Information from the Heroes ~~360~~ experience is similar to the graphic novels in that it supplements information from the episodes. However, some Heroes ~~360~~ information is contradicted by canon information from the episodes (for example, some of the information from the [[interactive map]] contradicts the aired version of [[the list]]). Additionally, the timeline of the Heroes ~~360~~ information doesn't match the canon timeline. Like graphic novels, it's important to label all information from Heroes ~~360~~ as coming from Heroes ~~360~~. Information from Heroes ~~360~~ which contradicts canon material should be confined to notes sections and the contradiction should be noted.		Information from the Heroes Evolutions experience is similar to the graphic novels in that it supplements information from the episodes. However, some Heroes Evolutions information is contradicted by canon information from the episodes (for example, some of the information from the [[interactive map]] contradicts the aired version of [[the list]]). Additionally, the timeline of the Heroes Evolutions information doesn't match the canon timeline. Like graphic novels, it's important to label all information from Heroes Evolutions as coming from Heroes Evolutions. Information from Heroes Evolutions which contradicts canon material should be confined to notes sections and the contradiction should be noted.

	===Official Sources===		===Official Sources===
	Some non-canon information comes from the creators and broadcasters of the show. Such official sources are generally more reliable than ~~non-official~~ sources, such as fans, entertainment media, and bloggers. Official sources include things like [[Greg Beeman]]'s blog, the [[NBC.com]] website, and information from [[Heroes ~~360~~]]. Other official sources include interviews with the show's creators.		Some non-canon information comes from the creators and broadcasters of the show. Such official sources are generally more reliable than unofficial sources, such as fans, entertainment media, and bloggers. Official sources include things like [[Greg Beeman]]'s blog, the [[NBC.com]] website, comicbookresources's Behind the Eclipse series, and information from [[Heroes Evolutions]]. Other official sources include interviews with the show's creators.

	===Credible Sources===		===Credible Sources===
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	==Using Sources==		==Using Sources==
	Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel. Information from Heroes ~~360~~ should be confined to Heroes ~~360~~-specific sections, if used in the body of an article, or labeled as coming from Heroes ~~360~~ with a parenthetical citation, if used in a notes section.		Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article, so long as it doesn't [[#Contradictions between sources\|contradict another canon or non-canon source]]. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel. Information from Heroes Evolutions should be confined to Heroes Evolutions-specific sections, if used in the body of an article, or labeled as coming from Heroes Evolutions with a parenthetical citation, if used in a notes section.

	Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. If only one source is being cited, the cite can be placed ''after'' the period at the end of the sentence or sentences. If more than one source is referenced, the citation should go ''before'' the period for each sentence. For example:<br>		Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. The namespace should not be used in a parenthetical citation. For instance, the cite should read (''[[Genesis]]'') or (''[[Monsters]]''), not (''[[Episode:Genesis]]'') or (''[[Graphic Novel:Monsters]]''). If only one source is being cited, the cite can be placed ''after'' the period at the end of the sentence or sentences. If more than one source is referenced, the citation should go ''before'' the period for each sentence. For example:<br>
	:Hiro turns his clock back one second. (''[[Genesis]]'')		:Hiro turns his clock back one second. (''[[Genesis]]'')
	:Claire jumps off an 80-foot structure and survives (''[[Genesis]]''). Later, she repeats her jump for Zach (''[[Godsend]]'').		:Claire jumps off an 80-foot structure and survives (''[[Genesis]]''). Later, she repeats her jump for Zach (''[[Godsend]]'').

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: fix caps

2008-10-02T02:52:08Z

fix caps

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	===Unofficial Sources===		===Unofficial Sources===
	Unofficial sources include other websites, magazines, newspapers, and television programs. Although such sources often focus on unbroadcast information and thus fall more under the umbrella of "published spoilers" or "fan theories", some include information about aired episodes as well. This includes things like [http://www.imdb.com ~~IMdB~~]'s cast listings for broadcast episodes. Some unofficial sources are more credible than others.		Unofficial sources include other websites, magazines, newspapers, and television programs. Although such sources often focus on unbroadcast information and thus fall more under the umbrella of "published spoilers" or "fan theories", some include information about aired episodes as well. This includes things like [http://www.imdb.com IMDb]'s cast listings for broadcast episodes. Some unofficial sources are more credible than others.

	==Published Spoilers and Fan Theories==		==Published Spoilers and Fan Theories==

imported>Pinkkeith at 15:46, 24 September 2008

2008-09-24T15:46:00Z

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	===Near-Canon===		===Near-Canon===
			====[[Portal:Webisodes\|Webisodes]]====
			The [[Portal:Webisodes\|Webisodes]], which are written and produced by the show's writing staff, are reliable non-canon source.

	====[[Graphic Novels]]====		====[[Graphic Novels]]====
	The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are ~~the most~~ reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.		The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are also written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.

	====[[Heroes 360]]====		====[[Heroes 360]]====

imported>Hardvice: +Heroes 360

2007-04-21T20:40:38Z

+Heroes 360

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	===Near-Canon===		===Near-Canon===
			====[[Graphic Novels]]====
	The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are the most reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.		The [[:Category:Graphic Novels\|Graphic Novels]], which are written and produced alongside each episode by the show's writing staff, are the most reliable non-canon source. Still, it's technically possible that the writers could at any point contradict information from the graphic novels in a broadcast episode. When using information from a graphic novel, be sure to clearly label it as coming from a graphic novel. This will make it easier for readers unfamiliar with the graphic novels to identify the source of any information.

			====[[Heroes 360]]====
			Information from the Heroes 360 experience is similar to the graphic novels in that it supplements information from the episodes. However, some Heroes 360 information is contradicted by canon information from the episodes (for example, some of the information from the [[interactive map]] contradicts the aired version of [[the list]]). Additionally, the timeline of the Heroes 360 information doesn't match the canon timeline. Like graphic novels, it's important to label all information from Heroes 360 as coming from Heroes 360. Information from Heroes 360 which contradicts canon material should be confined to notes sections and the contradiction should be noted.

	===Official Sources===		===Official Sources===
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	==Using Sources==		==Using Sources==
	Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel.		Information from canon sources can be used anywhere within any article. It is not necessary to cite a canon source (in other words, the episode), but you can do so if you believe it will make the information more clear or easier to find. Remember to cite canon sources either parenthetically or in a section title to maintain [[Help:Style#Perspective\|in-world perspective]] if appropriate. Information from the graphic novels can also be used freely within articles, but should always be cited as coming from the relevant graphic novel. Information from Heroes 360 should be confined to Heroes 360-specific sections, if used in the body of an article, or labeled as coming from Heroes 360 with a parenthetical citation, if used in a notes section.

	Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. If only one source is being cited, the cite can be placed ''after'' the period at the end of the sentence or sentences. If more than one source is referenced, the citation should go ''before'' the period for each sentence. For example:<br>		Parenthetical citations should always be in parentheses. If only one source is being cited, the cite can be placed ''after'' the period at the end of the sentence or sentences. If more than one source is referenced, the citation should go ''before'' the period for each sentence. For example:<br>

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: update offical sources with Heroes 360

2007-03-21T16:36:22Z

update offical sources with Heroes 360

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	===Official Sources===		===Official Sources===
	Some non-canon information comes from the creators and broadcasters of the show. Such official sources are generally more reliable than non-official sources, such as fans, entertainment media, and bloggers. Official sources include things like [[Greg Beeman]]'s blog ~~and~~ the NBC.com website. Other official sources include interviews with the show's creators.		Some non-canon information comes from the creators and broadcasters of the show. Such official sources are generally more reliable than non-official sources, such as fans, entertainment media, and bloggers. Official sources include things like [[Greg Beeman]]'s blog, the [[NBC.com]] website, and information from [[Heroes 360]]. Other official sources include interviews with the show's creators.

	===Credible Sources===		===Credible Sources===

imported>Hardvice: clarify

2007-03-18T17:52:46Z

clarify

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	==Contradictions between sources==		==Contradictions between sources==
	Where a non-canon source contradicts a canon source, or multiple non-canon sources contradict one another, the standard treatment of sources is sufficient: canon and near-canon sources can be used freely throughout the article, while the conflicting non-canon information should be confined to Notes sections and clearly labeled as to its source. However, when two canon sources contradict one another, each ~~source~~ would ~~contradict~~ another canon source, meaning either statement is ~~speculative~~, and neither can legitimately be treated as a canon source without requiring an explanation of the conflict. Since such an explanation necessarily breaks the article's [[Help:Perspective\|in-world perspective]], it should be confined to the Notes section.		Where a non-canon source contradicts a canon source, or multiple non-canon sources contradict one another, the standard treatment of sources is sufficient: canon and near-canon sources can be used freely throughout the article, while the conflicting non-canon information should be confined to Notes sections and clearly labeled as to its source. However, when two canon sources contradict one another, each statement would require another canon source to be wrong, meaning either statement requires speculation, and neither can legitimately be treated as a canon source without requiring an explanation of the conflict. Since such an explanation necessarily breaks the article's [[Help:Perspective\|in-world perspective]], it should be confined to the Notes section.

	==Real-World Articles==		==Real-World Articles==

imported>Hardvice: +contradictory sources

2007-03-18T10:27:16Z

+contradictory sources

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	Fan theories should be confined to [[:Category:Theories\|Theory]] articles and clearly labeled as such. Since most fan theories are espoused by a wide number of people and few, if any, are truly original, there's no need to provide a citation for fan theories.		Fan theories should be confined to [[:Category:Theories\|Theory]] articles and clearly labeled as such. Since most fan theories are espoused by a wide number of people and few, if any, are truly original, there's no need to provide a citation for fan theories.

			==Contradictions between sources==
			Where a non-canon source contradicts a canon source, or multiple non-canon sources contradict one another, the standard treatment of sources is sufficient: canon and near-canon sources can be used freely throughout the article, while the conflicting non-canon information should be confined to Notes sections and clearly labeled as to its source. However, when two canon sources contradict one another, each source would contradict another canon source, meaning either statement is speculative, and neither can legitimately be treated as a canon source without requiring an explanation of the conflict. Since such an explanation necessarily breaks the article's [[Help:Perspective\|in-world perspective]], it should be confined to the Notes section.

	==Real-World Articles==		==Real-World Articles==