Template:Infobox paranormal term
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Instructions
Copy and past the following code onto any page that describes a term used in either paranormal investigation or parapsychology. Complete the fields as necessary. Do not delete unused fields, leave them blank for another user to complete. Fields marked with a * will remain visible on screen if empty, fields not marked with * will not appear on screen if left empty.
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This infobox should only be applied to terminology that is verifiable as being in common use by a reliable source that passes Wikipedia Notability guidelines. It should not be used for terminology that exists purely in fiction, or that is unstable in common use and lacks a clear definition (no neologisms). This infobox does not exist to assert the factuality of that which it describes, or its acceptance in science, it should only be used to provide clear definition of a terms meaning, history, and the scope/limitations under which the terminology can be applied.
Guidance
- Image_Name: The name of an image only
- Image_Caption: A suitable caption
- Usage: Two options only (important): Terminology or Phenomena
- Name: The term being described or the name of the phenomena
- Origin: The individual or organization that created the term or named the phenomena
- Short: The initials or short form of the term/phenomena
- Additional_Names: Other names (avoid slang), usually reserved for superseded or names
- Definition: A PURE DICTIONARY DEFINITION. Avoid attributions and all words such as alleged, purported, so-called, etc. This is a definition of the word, not a judgment on the validity of what it is describing
- Characteristics: The basic characteristics of what is being described on the page
- Extra_Title: A custom name for a user-defined section
- Extra_Column: A blank section where anything of relevance can be added (a media sample, for example)
- See_Also: A "see also" section, should be more specific than the one at the bottom of the page
Example
{{Infobox paranormal term
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|Usage = Terminology
|Name = Anomalistics
|Origin = [[Robert W. Wescott]] (1973)
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|Definition = The use of scientific methods to evaluate phenomena that fall outside of current understanding, with the aim of finding a rational explanation. <ref name=hess1>Hess David J. (1997) "Science Studies: an advanced introduction" New York University Press, ISBN 0814735649</ref>
|Characteristics = The study of phenomena that appear to be at odds with current scientific understanding
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|See_Also = [[Parapsychology]], [[Charles Hoy Fort|Charles Fort]]
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| Terminology | |
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| Coined by | Robert W. Wescott (1973) |
| Definition | The use of scientific methods to evaluate phenomena that fall outside of current understanding, with the aim of finding a rational explanation. <ref name=hess1>Hess David J. (1997) "Science Studies: an advanced introduction" New York University Press, ISBN 0814735649</ref> |
| Signature | The study of phenomena that appear to be at odds with current scientific understanding |
| See also | Parapsychology, Charles Fort |