Template:Paranormal phenomena article

Use this template for articles about the community, including organizations, journals, researchers and practices. The Template:Paranormal community article will be used for articles about the phenomena and related concepts.

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Abstract

Replace this text when text for the article is added This should provide an introductory overview of the subject. References for important points would be in the rest of the article.

Introduction

Replace this text when text for the article is added Make sure there is enough background information here so that the reader can have a sense of what the subject is about. A brief history will be provided next, so this is mostly "what it is." The introduction would be an expansion of the abstract but containing references for important points. This section should work with the current understanding section to provide a full picture of the subject.

Please be careful to keep the point of view objective: say what it is by definition. The idea is that people who study this describe it as (name)and say that it is (phenomena). By definition, if it is something else, say ordinary mistaken as (name), then it is not (name). It is something else. Be sensitive of the idea that skeptics will think we are using Citizendium to make outlandish claims. This is not a soapbox to advocate ideas.

History

Replace this text when text for the article is added The subject is more than its history. This section should provide a sense of how and when it came about, but an exhaustive history should be reserved for another article.

Theory

Replace this text when text for the article is added Things paranormal are not supposed to exist. If people think they do, then there should be some objective reason other than personal experience. It is okay to say there are no working theories, but this section should not be omitted. This section should treat opposing views (skeptical) as just another theory that needs rational substantiation. The subject just is, probably because people experience it. What it is should be open for discussion. Unless there is broad consensus--and there is not--any theory remains only a theory and its pros and cons should be addressed in a level-headed manner. It may be useful to expand on a particular theory with a sub article.

Dependencies

Replace this text when text for the article is added An important point to remember is that the subject depends on certain things to be true. For instance, most all of them depends on the existence of subtle energy. Some depend on mind-brain duality and survival of mind. If an article does not already exist for these dependencies, one needs to be written, but in the meantime, a synopsis of what the article should contain can be included here as a place holder. Please include [[name of article about dependency]] somewhere in this section. If the article is not written, the red letters will advise other editors of the need to write one.

Research

Replace this text when text for the article is added Has there been any formal studies conducted to determine the objectivity of the subject? Since there are so few scientists working in this field, here, "research" may mean studies conducted by citizen scientists reported on a personal website and not in a peer-reviewed journal.

Current understanding

Replace this text when text for the article is added This is a compliment to the introduction. It is the part of the article that should give the reader a good sense of the state of the art for the subject. After explaining what it is (Introduction), how it might be possible (Theory) and the basis for that theory (Research). Be sure to address contrary opinions. The most important thing here is that "understanding" should be clearly identified as opinion based on.... Be sensitive to the difference between belief and objective understanding.

End notes

Replace this text when text for the article is added This is not a list of references (us them below). This is a place to include substantiating evidence not identified by the references. It is also a good place to include a bibliography.

References

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