FalloutWiki:Objective Writing Policy

The Objective Writing Policy outlines the standards and style utilized in the Independent Fallout Wiki's articles.

About
All editors of the Independent Fallout Wiki must critically analyze statements and sources and then convey content in a fair, proportionate way, free of editorial bias. The goal is to inform, not influence. All community members must set aside their own points of view and observe the following principles to achieve the level of neutrality and objectivity that is appropriate for an encyclopedia.

Examples

 * Flowery/embellished phrases: Readily apparent, venerable, rugged, legendary, simply, the backbone of, iconic, visionary, celebrated, cutting-edge, innovative, extraordinary, brilliant, respected, notable, somewhere, sometimes, often, occasionally, somehow


 * Weasel words: Commonly accepted, many are of the opinion, most feel, it is believed/regarded/considered, it is often reported, it is widely thought, research has shown, it is often said, ostensibly, officially, is widely regarded as


 * Editorializing: Notably, it should be noted, arguably, interestingly, essentially, utterly, actually, clearly, absolutely, of course, without a doubt, indeed, happily, sadly, tragically, aptly, fortunately, unfortunately, untimely


 * Expressions of doubt: Despite, however, supposed, apparent, purported, alleged, accused, so-called, or misused punctuation (i.e. "expert" opinion)