Vault:Article Classification

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THE VAULT SYSTEM

Article Classification Guide

Every article in The Vault is assigned a classification based on the type of information it contains.

Classifications determine the structure, assessment templates, and information included within each entry.

Case Files

Case Files document specific incidents, sightings, investigations, or reported paranormal events.

Examples:

• Bigfoot
• Enfield Poltergeist
• Alex Birch UFO Sighting

Required templates:

• {{CryptidInfobox}}
• {{VaultAssessment}}
• {{VaultEvidenceAssessment}}

Profile Files

Profile Files document people, organisations, and researchers.

Examples:

• Stephen King
• J. B. Rhine
• Society for Psychical Research

Required templates:

• {{InfoboxPerson}}
• {{VaultProfileAssessment}}

Location Files

Location Files document places connected with reports, folklore, investigations, or unusual events.

Examples:

• Pluckley
• Hotel del Coronado

Required templates:

• {{LocationInfobox}}
• {{VaultLocationAssessment}}

Research Files

Research Files document theories, experiments, scientific studies, and paranormal disciplines.

Examples:

• Extrasensory Perception
• Ganzfeld Experiment

Required templates:

• {{ResearchInfobox}}
• {{VaultAssessment}}

Work Files

Work Files document books, films, television programmes, and publications.

Examples:

• Extra-Sensory Perception (book)
• 1408

Required templates:

• {{BookInfobox}}
• {{FilmInfobox}}
• {{VaultWorkAssessment}}

Archive Principle

The Vault aims to document and investigate unusual claims objectively.

Entries should distinguish between:

• Historical fact
• Reported claims
• Witness testimony
• Research evidence
• Interpretation and speculation

The purpose of The Vault is not to prove or disprove every claim, but to preserve information and encourage investigation.