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Wikipedia is not a soapbox for individuals to espouse their views. However, views held by politicians, writers, and others may be summarized in their biography only to the extent those views are covered by reliable sources that are independent of the control of the politician, writer, etc.
The following is a sample layout for biographical articles. It may be subst'd into a new article by adding {{subst:Biography}} to the article and saving.
The lead section should summarise with due weight the life and works of the person. When writing about controversies in the lead section of a biography, relevant material should neither be suppressed nor allowed to overwhelm: always pay scrupulous attention to reliable sources, and make sure the lead correctly reflects the entirety of the article.
Talk page banner for WikiProject Biography Template parameters [Edit template data] This template prefers inline formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status A&E work group a&e-work-group Within the scope of the arts and entertainment work group. Allowed values: ['yes'] Auto value yes Boolean optional Priority for A&E work group a&e-priority Priority for the arts and ...
DO: Use the subject's common name as the article title.: State vital years in the lead, after the subject's name.: Identify key information in the first paragraph.: Use full name in the first sentence, and surname after.
An infobox for articles about people Template parameters [Edit template data] This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Honorific prefix honorific_prefix honorific-prefix honorific prefix pre-nominals Honorific prefix(es), to appear on the line above the person's name Unknown optional Name name Common name of person (defaults to article name if left blank; provide ...
Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers, a guideline, advises Wikipedia users to consider the obvious fact that new users of Wikipedia will do things wrong from time to time. For those who either have or might have an article about themselves, there is a temptation—especially if apparently wrong or strongly negative information is included ...
A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it ...