Template:Buzzword/doc

This template should be used when the article contains a large number of buzzwords. While the policy WQ:Jargon may apply, there is a distinction between the two words:


 * Buzzwords differ from jargon in that they have the function of impressing or of obscuring meaning, while jargon (ideally) has a well-defined technical meaning, if only to specialists. However, the hype surrounding new technologies often turns technical terms into buzzwords.

Placement
Place at the top of the article and/or sections to alert editors.

Usage

 * articles
 * For articles needing major clean-up, place  at the top of the main page to alert readers.
 * For articles needing minor clean-up, place  at the top of the talk page to alert editors.


 * sections
 * To mark specific sections instead of the whole article, place  at the top of the section.


 * remarks
 * The default words "article or section" are replaceable so you can specify whether the template applies to the whole article or just a section, eg..
 * To replace the text "buzzwords", you may use  or
 * You may use the optional date parameter, e.g. . This helps with the categorization of articles requiring attention.
 * The simplest way to add this template to an article is to copy and paste at the top of the article or talk page.
 * Add a new item to the talk page explaining the problem so editors will know what to address, and when to remove this tag.
 * This template adds articles to Category:WikiQueer articles needing style editing