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The following "guide" '''should not''' be treated as the official AniDB way to review anime. The following are '''suggested guidelines''' to help beginning reviewers structure and give them points of interest to comment on. '''This is not a manual.''' Writing takes creativity, and a reviewer’s style and structure varies from one person to another. The following guidelines are what I personally try to follow, and I believe it is a fair way to review. This guide is meant for potential reviewers that want to receive an in-depth opinion on writing effective reviews at AniDB. However, I am confident that if you are taking the time to read this guide, you must be interested in furthering the quality of your reviews. I hope you enjoy my "guide". | The following "guide" '''should not''' be treated as the official AniDB way to review anime. The following are '''suggested guidelines''' to help beginning reviewers structure and give them points of interest to comment on. '''This is not a manual.''' Writing takes creativity, and a reviewer’s style and structure varies from one person to another. The following guidelines are what I personally try to follow, and I believe it is a fair way to review. This guide is meant for potential reviewers that want to receive an in-depth opinion on writing effective reviews at AniDB. However, I am confident that if you are taking the time to read this guide, you must be interested in furthering the quality of your reviews. I hope you enjoy my "guide". | ||
==Introduction== | |||
Many reviewers at AniDB prefer to divide their reviews into the follow sections: Animation, Sound, Story, Character, Value, and Enjoyment. It is logical, and by no means a bad way to structure an anime review. Structuring your review into sections allow readers to easily locate information they want instead of searching for it in your review. However, this method of writing restrict may restrict your thought process, explicitly dividing your review into sections. If you choose to not divide your review into such sections, try to at least keep in mind the following guidelines stated later in this guide. Always keep in mind that your review is to help users decide whether or not they want to watch. '''"Sell" your opinions and ideas. Do not hold back simply because your opinion does not jive with the majority.''' Perhaps whoever is reading your review may have similar tastes. By not stating your honest opinion, you may adversly affect your credibility in the future. | Many reviewers at AniDB prefer to divide their reviews into the follow sections: Animation, Sound, Story, Character, Value, and Enjoyment. It is logical, and by no means a bad way to structure an anime review. Structuring your review into sections allow readers to easily locate information they want instead of searching for it in your review. However, this method of writing restrict may restrict your thought process, explicitly dividing your review into sections. If you choose to not divide your review into such sections, try to at least keep in mind the following guidelines stated later in this guide. Always keep in mind that your review is to help users decide whether or not they want to watch. '''"Sell" your opinions and ideas. Do not hold back simply because your opinion does not jive with the majority.''' Perhaps whoever is reading your review may have similar tastes. By not stating your honest opinion, you may adversly affect your credibility in the future. | ||
===Referencing Anime=== | |||
As you watch more anime, it may be beneficial to reference other anime to help readers see your point of reference. However, do not just simply state that "so and so" anime is just like "this" anime. Justify your comparisons by commenting on what is similar or different. If you can't comment on how the two or more anime are similar/different, you may end up confusing your reader. | As you watch more anime, it may be beneficial to reference other anime to help readers see your point of reference. However, do not just simply state that "so and so" anime is just like "this" anime. Justify your comparisons by commenting on what is similar or different. If you can't comment on how the two or more anime are similar/different, you may end up confusing your reader. | ||
== | ===Using Emoticons=== | ||
Personally, I believe that using emoticons detract from a reviewer's credibility. I treat reviewing as if it were an essay. There are far more creative ways to express your thoughts without using emoticons. However, if you must use them, use them sparingly. Good writing comes from "presenting", "expressing", or "showing" your ideas to your reader. Try to do so by varying your word usage and keep in mind the connotations of your words. | |||
===Commenting on Fansub Quality=== | |||
Commenting on fansub quality is unnecessary because you are reviewing the anime itself, not the fansub. You can comment on a particular fansub's quality by either voting or posting your thoughts on a particular group in the "Group Info" area. This area can be found for all anime entries. Post your comments on fansub quality there. | |||
==Areas of Potential Commentary== | |||
===Animation=== | ===Animation=== | ||
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