This Manual of Style (MoS) outlines guidelines for writing and formatting articles on CruxPedia. These rules ensure clarity, consistency, and quality across the site.
1. 📌 Article Titles
Use **sentence case**: Only the first letter of the title and proper nouns should be capitalized.
Avoid symbols, emojis, or excessive punctuation.
Do not use promotional or biased language in titles.
2. ✍️ Writing Style
Write in a **neutral, encyclopedic tone**.
Use **third-person perspective**.
Avoid personal opinions, biased statements, or exaggeration.
Keep sentences **clear, concise, and factual**.
3. 📚 Sources and References
Use **reliable sources** (books, academic journals, trusted news).
Cite every claim that could be challenged.
Use the `<ref> <ref>` tags and place references under a `==References==` section.
4. 📑 Sections and Headings
Use section headings (`==Heading==`) to organize articles.
Follow a logical order: **Introduction → Background → Main Content → Legacy → References**
Avoid overly short or empty sections.
5. 🔠 Language and Grammar
Use Indian English (e.g., “colour” not “color”).
Avoid slang, contractions (e.g., use “do not” instead of “don’t”).
Spell-check and proofread before saving.
6. 🖼️ Images and Media
Only use images that are public domain, Creative Commons, or user-created.
Include a clear caption and alt text.
Use `Caption text` for image placement.
7. 🏷️ Categories and Templates
Add relevant categories at the bottom of each article. Example: ``
Use infoboxes and navigation templates when available.
8. 🛑 What to Avoid
Overuse of bold, italics, or colored text.
Writing in all caps.
Repetition of the article title in every paragraph.
Personal blogs or unverifiable sources.
9. 🧾 Examples
✅ Good Style
Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.
❌ Bad Style
Sachin is the BEST!!! He literally destroyed bowlers. What a guy!
