Talk:Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)
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[edit] Suggestion re: Episode Article Layout
There are numerous issues with the Buffy episode articles, including overly developed synopsis, trivia, production information that is not sourced, lists etc.
Here's my suggestion to make the articles more clear, concise, and sourced.
[edit] Synopsis
In this section, we will write a thorough summary of the episode.
We will also link Buffyverse characters/terms to their articles, ie. Buffy Summers, Spike, Slayer etc. to ease the visitors' understandings:
For example:
On Christmas Eve, Buffy Summers strolls through the cemetary at night. She suddenly encounters a vampire wielding an axe.
[edit] Production Information
The following will differ amongst the episode articles. They will apply to those that have sourced information regarding writing, casting, filming, promotion, music etc.
[edit] Writing
This sub-section will appear if there is information available regarding the episode's writing. Relevant information for this section include the process of writing (positives and negatives), the influences to the script, continuity, omitted dialogue etc. MUST CITE SOURCE!
For example:
Writer Joss Whedon struggled with the first act, claiming "I had no idea how to start the show. I wrote some stuff and it was never good."<ref> However, after having lunch with fellow producer David Solomon, Whedon was suggested to mirror the episode to the events of the film The Matrix.<ref>
For example:
The following was cut due to time constraints<ref>:
Buffy: What's going on?
Willow: Xander's dating a demon.
Angel: Again?!
Giles: Oh, dear Lord.
[edit] Casting
This is not to credit the cast.
This is to reveal any information -- if available -- regarding the casting process. MUST CITE SOURCE!
For example:
Britney Spears auditioned for the role of Demon #2. However due to scheduling conflicts, Spears dropped out. <ref>
[edit] Filming
Here will appear information available regarding the filming of the episode. MUST CITE SOURCE!
For example:
During the eight-day shoot, both Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz suffered from the stomach flu. They blame the bad catering.<ref>
[edit] Plot
Explain the plot in this section (500 words or so).
[edit] Production
The following will differ amongst the episode articles. They will apply to those that have sourced information regarding writing, casting, filming, promotion, music etc. If this information doesn't exist, then there's a good chance the article shouldn't exist, unless there something exceptional about this episode (highest rated, controversy in the news, or so on) that provides real-world context.
[edit] Writing
This sub-section will appear if there is information available regarding the episode's writing. Relevant information for this section include the process of writing (positives and negatives), the influences to the script, continuity, omitted dialogue etc. MUST CITE SOURCE!
[edit] Casting
This is not to credit the cast. This is to reveal any information -- if available -- regarding the casting process. MUST CITE SOURCE!
[edit] Reception
Comments from notable critics here, ratings details, awards and nominations.
[edit] Article Issues
This article seems to be suffering from a decline in quality with regards to referencing. There are several unreferenced statements in the text, including several completely unreferenced paragraphs. Other sources being used fail WP:RS, including the use of fansites and IMDB. Unless these issues are fixed, the article is a prime candidate for going to FAR for possible delisting as a featured article. Anyone want to step up and tackle the problem? Collectonian (talk) 01:17, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
