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{{about|including references to the ''Mario'' series found in other media|citing sources information, also known as referencing|[[MarioWiki:Citations]]}}
{{about|including references to the ''Mario'' series found in other media|citing sources information, also known as referencing|[[MarioWiki:Citations]]}}
'''MarioWiki:References''' is a guideline to help users decipher what is a [[:Category:References|reference]], and what is not. References are made quite frequently throughout different forms of media, be it [[List of references in publications|literary]], [[List of references in film|in a film]], or [[List of references in video games|in a game]]. Because [[Mario]] has become such a famous character, he – along with his [[Super Mario (series)|corresponding game series]] on occasion – is commonly referenced. The following content is designed to inform any and all users as to what will constitute a "reference" on this wiki.
'''MarioWiki:References''' is a guideline to help users decipher what is a [[:Category:References|reference]], and what is not. References are made quite frequently throughout different forms of media, be it [[List of references in publications|literary]], [[List of references in film|in a film]], or [[List of references in video games|in a game]]. Because [[Mario]] has become such a famous character, he – along with his [[Super Mario (series)|corresponding game series]] on occasion – is commonly referenced. The following content is designed to inform any and all users as to what will constitute a "reference" on this wiki.


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==Breakdown==
==Breakdown==
The following content contains rules as to what can and will be considered a reference. References will only be considered so if featured outside of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise – this excludes the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'', ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series and franchises. '''NOTE: Constant misuse of the reference guideline will result in a warning and/or a block. It is highly advised that you read this section thoroughly to understand what is and what ''isn't'' considered a reference.'''
The following content contains rules as to what can and will be considered a reference. References will only be considered so if featured outside of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'', and ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'' franchises, as well as the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. '''NOTE: Constant misuse of the reference guideline will result in a warning and/or a block. It is highly advised that you read this section thoroughly to understand what is and what ''isn't'' considered a reference.'''


===What are references?===
===What are references?===
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*[[MarioWiki:Chronology]]
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