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Welcome to the TARDIS Index File - Doctor Who Wiki '''To Do List'''.
<div id="tech">'''Admin note''': to reduce server strain and avoid potential downtime, we have <u>'''temporarily'''</u> deactivated certain special pages, including [[Special:WantedPages]]... which ironically would now sit in that list if it were working.{{User:SOTO/sig}} 17:24, 21 November 2024 (UTC)</div>
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As the name implies, the '''Tardis Wiki to-do list''' brings together links to maintenance pages pertaining to the improvement of the wiki.


==Article specific==
== Stubs ==
*[[Special:Lonelypages|Orphaned pages]] - These are articles that have no articles that link ''to'' them, they need to have a different article edited to include a link to these 'orphaned pages', to check if they have any links to them use the 'What links here' link. This can mean re-writing another page to include a relevant link or just wikilinking content in an article to link to the orphaned page.
Stubs are articles that lack the content required to provide a full encyclopaedic cover of their topic. The term usually applies to small articles, as other terms are applied to issues with larger articles. This wiki's stubs are gathered together at [[:category:stubs]], with various subcategories allowing for specific targeting of an article type.


*[[Special:Uncategorizedpages|Uncategorized pages]] - These are articles that have been created and a category not assigned to them. These require the correct and specific category or categories to be assigned to them.
== Missing plot summaries ==
All pages about stories on this wiki should have a plot summary. However, many pages that should have these are currently missing these. These pages are collected in [[:Category:Stories in need of plot details]], organised by medium and series.  


*[[Tardis:Articles to be merged, moved or deleted]] - This has articles that need to be merged, moved or deleted, though usually contain information that needs to be migrated or merged prior to one of these. Often the 'to be merged' articles have similar (yet different) information.
== Wanted pages ==
Wanted pages are uncreated articles that are linked to elsewhere on the wiki. In order to eliminate [[T:RED|redlinks]], these pages must be created. This wiki's wanted pages are gathered together at [[Special:WantedPages]], and are ordered by how many redlinks point to them.


*[[:Category:Maintenance lists]] - This category contains lists concerning un-written characters that appear in novels, these lists should be altered when a character article is created.
(You may also wish to consult [[:Category:Articles with wanted disambiguation pages]].)


==Collected in categories==
== Orphaned pages ==
===Stubs===
{{main|Help:Orphaned pages}}
Several articles are classified as stubs, many articles have media or style specific stubs attached to them. The stub templates place them within a category, these articles need much more information in order for them to have the stub tag removed.
Orphaned (or lonely) pages are articles to which no other article links. All of this wiki's articles can be linked to in some way by another, either by rewriting the appropriate section of another article, or adding a link to the reference section of the source material. This wiki's orphaned pages are gathered together at [[Special:LonelyPages]].


*[[:Category:Stub]] - This has both in and out of universe articles and has stub articles that do not fit into the below sub-categories.
(You'll probably want to check out [[T:DAB LINKS]] as you're starting out, in order to help clear [[T:DAB|disambiguation pages]] from this list. The instructions are given there.)


'''In-universe'''
== Uncategorised pages ==
*[[:Category:Astronomical object Stub]] - This relates to any astronomical objects (planets, moons, galaxies etc)
Uncategorised pages are articles that have been created and a category not assigned to them. These require the correct and specific category or categories to be assigned to them. Articles are usually left without a category by mistakes, or by a user unfamiliar with using a wiki. This wiki's uncategorised pages are gathered together at [[Special:UncategorizedPages]].
*[[:Category:Character Stub]] - This relates to any character.
*[[:Category:Species Stub]] - This relates to any species or race.


'''Out of universe'''
== Inadequately sourced images ==
*[[:Category:Audio Stub]] - This relates to any audio story, such as those produced by [[Big Finish Productions]], [[BBC Audio]] or [[BBV Productions]].
The following pages (unique to Tardis) list images which may merit further categorisation... specifically because they do not have a specific source attributed to them.
*[[:Category:Comic Stub]] - This relates to any comic strip story, such as those (but not limited to) those published in the [[Doctor Who Magazine]].
*[[:Category:Prose Stub]] - This relates to any piece of prose (or writing) such as novels and short fiction.
*[[:Category:Real World Stub]] - This relates to any real world article such as those dealing with real people.
*[[:Category:TV Stub]] - This relates to any TV article such as those relating to ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood]]'' and ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' (though not limited to these three).


===Other category collections===
These need to be identified.
*[[:Category:Articles in need of major additions]] - Articles collected in this category require ''major'' revisions, either because of grossly inadequate information, incorrect format or use of templates, or junk edits or vandalism. When making necessary revisions, please remember to remove the article's maintenance tag and category link to this page before clicking "Save Changes." (Depending on the level of the edit and the information removed you may wish to add a relevant stub to the article)
# [[Tardis:Unsourced comic story images|Unsourced comic story images]]
# [[Tardis:Unsourced screenshots|Unsourced screenshots]]


*[[:Category:Out of Universe cleanup]] - These articles have been marked with a <nowiki>{{Oou}}</nowiki> tag, these in-universe articles have been marked as having large amounts of out of universe information requiring integrating into the article or removing.
== Maintenance lists ==
These "maintenance lists" are used created pages that bring together the uncreated character pages from several ranges of ''Doctor Who'' books. By looking at these, you can find articles that need to be created, just remember to take them off the list when you're done. This wiki's maintenance lists are gathered together at [[:Category:Maintenance lists]].


==See also==
== Proposed mergers ==
*[[Tardis:BFA To-do List]] - A more specified to do list relating specifically to the [[Big Finish Productions]] audio dramas.
Proposed mergers are articles that have been highlighted to have their contents moved into another article. While this process can only be completed by an [[Tardis:Administrators|admin]], other users can take place in the discussion pertaining to this change. This wiki's proposed mergers are gathered together at [[:Category:Proposed mergers]]
*[[Tardis:Article To Do List]] - This is an ever changing list of specific articles that require editing / altering of content that do not technically fit into the above categories.  
 
== Articles in need of major additions ==
Articles in need of major additions - or articles in need of updating - are those that lack substantial information about their topic and so are inadequate in their current state. To be improved, they need to have this missing information added to them. This wiki gatherers these articles together at [[:Category:Articles in need of major additions]].
 
== Out of universe cleanup ==
Articles in need of an "out of universe cleanup" are those that defy [[Tardis:Point of view]]. This often requires a complete rewrite with each word being analysed and changed if it's not the correct tense. This wiki's out of universe articles are gathered together at [[:Category:Out of universe cleanup]] .
 
== Articles in need of citation ==
Articles in need of citation are those that lack the references need to prove their information correct. Some pages can often require several citations and all of requirements must be filled to take the article out of this category. Both real world and in-universe articles can require additional citations. This wiki gather these articles together at [[:Category:Articles needing citation]].
 
== See also ==
* [[Tardis:BFA To-do List]] - A more specified to do list relating specifically to the [[Big Finish Productions]] audio dramas.
* [[Special:SpecialPages]] - This page contains the full list of 'special pages'. These are pages such as many of those that are listed here such as: orphaned pages, wanted pages and uncategorised pages, but also contains other special pages which may be useful when editing on this wiki. These pages can include lists of: protected pages, the most popular categories, most linked to; and photos, pages, categories, templates and several more special pages of this nature.


[[Category:Maintenance]]
[[Category:Maintenance]]

Latest revision as of 16:19, 27 November 2024

Admin note: to reduce server strain and avoid potential downtime, we have temporarily deactivated certain special pages, including Special:WantedPages... which ironically would now sit in that list if it were working.
× SOTO (//) 17:24, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

As the name implies, the Tardis Wiki to-do list brings together links to maintenance pages pertaining to the improvement of the wiki.

Stubs[[edit source]]

Stubs are articles that lack the content required to provide a full encyclopaedic cover of their topic. The term usually applies to small articles, as other terms are applied to issues with larger articles. This wiki's stubs are gathered together at category:stubs, with various subcategories allowing for specific targeting of an article type.

Missing plot summaries[[edit source]]

All pages about stories on this wiki should have a plot summary. However, many pages that should have these are currently missing these. These pages are collected in Category:Stories in need of plot details, organised by medium and series.

Wanted pages[[edit source]]

Wanted pages are uncreated articles that are linked to elsewhere on the wiki. In order to eliminate redlinks, these pages must be created. This wiki's wanted pages are gathered together at Special:WantedPages, and are ordered by how many redlinks point to them.

(You may also wish to consult Category:Articles with wanted disambiguation pages.)

Orphaned pages[[edit source]]

Main article: Help:Orphaned pages

Orphaned (or lonely) pages are articles to which no other article links. All of this wiki's articles can be linked to in some way by another, either by rewriting the appropriate section of another article, or adding a link to the reference section of the source material. This wiki's orphaned pages are gathered together at Special:LonelyPages.

(You'll probably want to check out T:DAB LINKS as you're starting out, in order to help clear disambiguation pages from this list. The instructions are given there.)

Uncategorised pages[[edit source]]

Uncategorised pages are articles that have been created and a category not assigned to them. These require the correct and specific category or categories to be assigned to them. Articles are usually left without a category by mistakes, or by a user unfamiliar with using a wiki. This wiki's uncategorised pages are gathered together at Special:UncategorizedPages.

Inadequately sourced images[[edit source]]

The following pages (unique to Tardis) list images which may merit further categorisation... specifically because they do not have a specific source attributed to them.

These need to be identified.

  1. Unsourced comic story images
  2. Unsourced screenshots

Maintenance lists[[edit source]]

These "maintenance lists" are used created pages that bring together the uncreated character pages from several ranges of Doctor Who books. By looking at these, you can find articles that need to be created, just remember to take them off the list when you're done. This wiki's maintenance lists are gathered together at Category:Maintenance lists.

Proposed mergers[[edit source]]

Proposed mergers are articles that have been highlighted to have their contents moved into another article. While this process can only be completed by an admin, other users can take place in the discussion pertaining to this change. This wiki's proposed mergers are gathered together at Category:Proposed mergers

Articles in need of major additions[[edit source]]

Articles in need of major additions - or articles in need of updating - are those that lack substantial information about their topic and so are inadequate in their current state. To be improved, they need to have this missing information added to them. This wiki gatherers these articles together at Category:Articles in need of major additions.

Out of universe cleanup[[edit source]]

Articles in need of an "out of universe cleanup" are those that defy Tardis:Point of view. This often requires a complete rewrite with each word being analysed and changed if it's not the correct tense. This wiki's out of universe articles are gathered together at Category:Out of universe cleanup .

Articles in need of citation[[edit source]]

Articles in need of citation are those that lack the references need to prove their information correct. Some pages can often require several citations and all of requirements must be filled to take the article out of this category. Both real world and in-universe articles can require additional citations. This wiki gather these articles together at Category:Articles needing citation.

See also[[edit source]]

  • Tardis:BFA To-do List - A more specified to do list relating specifically to the Big Finish Productions audio dramas.
  • Special:SpecialPages - This page contains the full list of 'special pages'. These are pages such as many of those that are listed here such as: orphaned pages, wanted pages and uncategorised pages, but also contains other special pages which may be useful when editing on this wiki. These pages can include lists of: protected pages, the most popular categories, most linked to; and photos, pages, categories, templates and several more special pages of this nature.