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The Lorde Wiki follows a manual of style to maintain uniformity and clarity. All articles should fit these proper layout guidelines. Skeptical editors should consult staff-members for questions.
Music
Song:
Heading 1 - Background
Sub-heading 1 - Writing and Composition
Heading 1 - Reception
Sub heading 1 - Critical Reception
Sub heading 1 - Chart Performance
Heading - Music Video
Sub heading 1 - Background : Includes the background of the music video
Sub heading 1 - Synopsis : Includes the synopsis of the music video
Heading - Live Performances
Heading - Lyrics
Note: For all songs not singles and/or promotional singles, the sections "Reception" and "Music Video" will most likely be omitted, unless sustainable information is present.
Album/Extended Play:
Heading 1 - Background : Includes the background of the LP/EP
Sub heading 1 - Composition and writing : Includes the production of the LP/EP, the recording of the LP/EP, the overall theme of the LP/EP (for example, the Melodrama article follows this) and the basic genres of the LP/EP
Heading 1 - Track list : Includes the track list of the songs. Link all songs.
Heading 1 - Reception
Sub heading 1 - Critical Reception : Includes the critical reception of the LP/EP from music critics
Sub heading 1 - Chart Performance : Includes the chart performance of the LP/EP
Note: For articles such as "Melodrama" some sections may be included if felt necessary, such as "Color Coding" and "Album Art".
People
Heading 1 - Background of relationship with Lorde : Includes the background of their relationship with Lorde.
Heading 2 - Background of (insert persons name here) : The background of the person the article is based on
Note: DO NOT use personal/private information.