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===='''Objective'''====
===='''Objective'''====
The objective of this project is to develop a set of articles that will help the reader understand the nature of related subject as a good study guide for further study. The articles should be reasonably free of statements based on belief, as everything substantive should have an easily accessible reference.
The objective of this project is to develop a set of articles that will help the reader understand the nature of related subject as a good study guide for further study. The articles should be reasonably free of statements based on belief, as everything substantive should have an easily accessible reference.


it is sometimes necessary to provide commentary about the subject in the nature of an overview or abstract, but that verbiage should be clearly identified as opinion.
it is sometimes necessary to provide commentary about the subject in the nature of an overview or abstract, but that verbiage should be clearly identified as opinion.
===='''Concepts related to paranormal'''====
===='''Concepts related to paranormal'''====
Of course, "paranormal" means "not normal," but in the context of frontier thought, "paranormal" refers to all things that are outside of the mainstream of thought. The three main aspects of the subject are:
Of course, "paranormal" means "not normal," but in the context of frontier thought, "paranormal" refers to all things that are outside of the mainstream of thought. The three main aspects of the subject are:
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#'''Psi phenomena:''' the field of parapsychology addresses a class of phenomena generally described as "psi functioning." This study is based on the existence of a hypothetical subtle energy which is not addressed in mainstream science. Such subjects as ExtraSensory Perception (ESP), Psychokinesis (PK), Remote Viewing and precognition (Presentiment) and intentionality. The Super-psi Hypothesis is an important part of this study.
#'''Psi phenomena:''' the field of parapsychology addresses a class of phenomena generally described as "psi functioning." This study is based on the existence of a hypothetical subtle energy which is not addressed in mainstream science. Such subjects as ExtraSensory Perception (ESP), Psychokinesis (PK), Remote Viewing and precognition (Presentiment) and intentionality. The Super-psi Hypothesis is an important part of this study.
#'''Survival of personality:'''The concept that mins is independent of brain, and continues to exist beyond physical death is generally address in the Survival Hypothesis. This study extends physical and psi research to address to hypothetical existence of a greater, nonphysical reality. Related subjects include transcommunication, Instrumental TransCommunication (ITC), Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), hauntings phenomena and mediumship.
#'''Survival of personality:'''The concept that mins is independent of brain, and continues to exist beyond physical death is generally address in the Survival Hypothesis. This study extends physical and psi research to address to hypothetical existence of a greater, nonphysical reality. Related subjects include transcommunication, Instrumental TransCommunication (ITC), Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), hauntings phenomena and mediumship.
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Your experience and understanding in this area is needed to develop develop a useful set of articles. Please explain your edits on the talk page. There are a lot of different views of these subjects and it is important that editors make an effort to develop a consensus view that is supported by evidence.
====You might be able to help with these articles====
*[[Skepticism]]
*[[Mind-body problem]]
*[[Standard argument against free will]] <small>Of peripheral interest: the subject is touched on by theories of quantum mechanics that are used to address the idea that psi sensing is sometime shown to be precognitive. Someone versed in the question might help expand the article with suitable references. Possible articles: [[Presentiment]]</small>


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====The following articles need further editing====
====The following articles need further editing====
* [[name]]
*[[Parapsychology]]
*[[Paranormal community]]
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*[[Skepticism]]


====The following articles are ready for review====
====The following articles are ready for review====
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*[[Parapsychology]]
*[[Psi phenomena]]
*[[Survival research]]
*[[Transcommunication]]


====Articles Listed in the Parapsychology index====
====Articles Listed in the '''Paranormal community''' index====
*[[Paranormal community]]
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*[[Parapsychologists]]
*[[Professional organizations]]
*[[Professional organizations]]
*[[Research organizations]]
*[[Research organizations]]
*[[Parapsychologists]]
*[[paranormal organizations]]
*[[Citizen scientists]]
*[[Citizen scientists]]


====Articles Listed in the Psi phenomena index====
====Articles Listed in the '''Psi phenomena''' index====
'''Parapsychology'''
*[[ExtraSensory Perception]]
*[[ExtraSensory Perception]]
*[[Psychokinesis]]
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*[[Super-psi Hypothesis]]
*[[Super-psi Hypothesis]]


====Articles Listed in the Survival research index====
====Articles Listed in the '''Survival research''' index====
*[[After death communication]] (This is the spontaneous form transcommunication.
*[[After death communication]] (This is the spontaneous form transcommunication.
*[[Mediumship]] (As possible psi functioning. It is also listed under Transcommunication.)
*[[Mediumship]] (As possible psi functioning. It is also listed under Transcommunication.)
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*[[Out of body experiences]]
*[[Out of body experiences]]


====Articles Listed in the Transcommunication index====
====Articles Listed in the '''Transcommunication''' index====
*[[Instrumental transcommunication]] This includes both visual and audio; EVP is a subset.
*[[Instrumental transcommunication]] This includes both visual and audio; EVP is a subset.
*[[Electronic Voice Phenomena]]
*[[Electronic Voice Phenomena]]
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====The appropriate templates should be included at the beginning of an article====
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====Editors are invited to include their name here if they are or plan to be involved in the Paranormal subgroup.====
====Editors are invited to include their name here if they are or plan to be involved in the Paranormal subgroup.====


[[User:Thomas Butler]]
*[[User:Thomas Butler]]
 
*[[User:Craig Weiler]]


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*[http://www.sheldrake.org/Articles&Papers/papers/morphic/morphic_intro.html Morphic Resonance and Morphic Fields: An Introduction] by Dr. [[Rupert Sheldrake]]
*[http://www.sheldrake.org/Articles&Papers/papers/morphic/morphic_intro.html Morphic Resonance and Morphic Fields: An Introduction] by Dr. [[Rupert Sheldrake]]
*[[CZ:Signed Articles]]


===Working with references===
===Working with references===
References are an important part of any "fact-based" document. For the first use of the reference, use:<nowiki><ref name="unique name">author last name, author first name. title, Publisher, publisher city, publication date.</ref></nowiki>
References are an important part of any "fact-based" document. For the first use of the reference, use:<nowiki><ref name="unique name (Author last name and (year)">author last name, author first name. title, Publisher, publisher city, publication date.</ref></nowiki>


For every use of the same reference after that use: <nowiki><ref name="unique name" /></nowiki>
For every use of the same reference after that use: <nowiki><ref name="unique name" /></nowiki>
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Placing: <nowiki>=References=</nowiki> and below that, <nowiki><references /></nowiki> will result in a reference section in which references are automatically numbered.
Placing: <nowiki>=References=</nowiki> and below that, <nowiki><references /></nowiki> will result in a reference section in which references are automatically numbered.
<span style="color:brown">Online, publicly accessible  references are the best, so always include the link if available. If the reference is not a book, us the format: <nowiki><ref name="unique name">author last name, author first name. title, Publisher (this might be website name), publication date, link. Reviewed date. (When did yu last see the reference still on website</ref></nowiki></span>
If you will be using the reference again, consider adding it to [[CZ:Paranormal Subgroup/References]]


==Paranormal article template==
==Paranormal article template==
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*'''All of this is up for discussion.'''
*'''All of this is up for discussion.'''


====Paranormal phenomena article template====
===Paranormal phenomena article template===
The template can be reviewed/edited at [[Template:Paranormal phenomena article]]
The template can be reviewed/edited at [[Template:Paranormal phenomena article]]


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Place <nowiki>{{subst:Template:Paranormal phenomena article}}</nowiki> at the top of the article page. The "subset:" command will place the template in its current form. Any future changes to the template will not be shown in  existing article pages. Not using the "subset:" command would mean future template changes would also change the existent article, which could make a mess.


====Proposed paranormal community article template====
===Proposed paranormal community article template===
 
<nowiki>{{Template:Paranormal community article}}</nowiki>
 
<noinclude>Use this template for articles about the community, including organizations, journals, researchers and practices. The [[Template:Paranormal phenomena article]] will be used for articles about the phenomena and related concepts.


Place <nowiki>{{Template:Paranormal community article}}</nowiki>
The template can be reviewed/edited at [[Template:Paranormal community article]]


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


 
Place <nowiki>{{subst:Template:Paranormal community article}}</nowiki> at the top of the article page. The "subset:" command will place the template in its current form. Any future changes to the template will not be shown in  existing article pages. Not using the "subset:" command would mean future template changes would also change the existent article, which could make a mess.
<nowiki>{{Template:paranormal community index}}</nowiki>
 
Change this to Template:Paranormal community index, Template:Survival research index or Template:Transcommunication index as appropriate.
 
===Introduction===
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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.
 
====History====
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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.
 
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====General====
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> The title of this section may need to be change to fit the subject. If this is a glossary, for instance, this would be where the terms are listed. For an organization, this is where the organization is discussed in some detail.
 
<nowiki>====Research====</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> For an organization, has there been any formal studies conducted to determine the objectivity of the subject? Explain the point of view of the organization. For instance, is it mostly for human potential? The article, ''Point of View'', may help.
 
How is research funded? This section may be omitted for something like a glossary.
 
===End notes===
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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===
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> Be sure to include the <nowiki><references /></nowiki> that should be in the template. Also include any additional categories.
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[[Category:Articles]]
 
 
[[Category:Paranormal Subgroup]],[[Category:Paranormal tag]] at the top of the article page. The "subset:" command will place the template in its current form. Any future changes to the template will not be shown in  existing article pages. Not using the "subset:" command would mean future template changes would also change the existent article, which could make a mess. </noinclude>
 
<nowiki>Template:Transcommunication index</nowiki>
 
Change this to Template:Parapsychology index, Template:Survival research index or Template:Transcommunication index as appropriate.
 
<nowiki>===Introduction===</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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.
 
<nowiki>====History====</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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.
 
<nowiki>====Scope====</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> What is involved in the subject? For instance, if this is about an organization, what is the primary focus of the organization? Does it include peer-review? Is there a publication for non-technical members?
 
<nowiki>====General====</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> The title of this section may need to be change to fit the subject. If this is a glossary, for instance, this would be where the terms are listed. For an organization, this is where the organization is discussed in some detail.
 
<nowiki>====Research====</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> For an organization, has there been any formal studies conducted to determine the objectivity of the subject? Explain the point of view of the organization. For instance, is it mostly for human potential? The article, ''Point of View'', may help.
 
How is research funded? This section may be omitted for something like a glossary.
 
<nowiki>===End notes===</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> 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.
 
<nowiki>===references===</nowiki>
 
<span style="color:#0000ff">Replace this text when text for the article is added</span> Be sure to include the <nowiki><references /></nowiki> that should be in the template. Also include any additional categories.
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Welcome to the Paranormal Workgroup
A collaborative effort to develop well-sourced articles about all things paranormal.
About This Project

Objective

The objective of this project is to develop a set of articles that will help the reader understand the nature of related subject as a good study guide for further study. The articles should be reasonably free of statements based on belief, as everything substantive should have an easily accessible reference.

it is sometimes necessary to provide commentary about the subject in the nature of an overview or abstract, but that verbiage should be clearly identified as opinion.

Concepts related to paranormal

Of course, "paranormal" means "not normal," but in the context of frontier thought, "paranormal" refers to all things that are outside of the mainstream of thought. The three main aspects of the subject are:

  1. Physical: This is the mainstream scientific view of what reality is like. As a general rule, the term "paranormal" doe snot apply to physical phenomena such as most of the subjects discussed in the forteantimes This would include UFOs, aliens and strange weather.
  2. Psi phenomena: the field of parapsychology addresses a class of phenomena generally described as "psi functioning." This study is based on the existence of a hypothetical subtle energy which is not addressed in mainstream science. Such subjects as ExtraSensory Perception (ESP), Psychokinesis (PK), Remote Viewing and precognition (Presentiment) and intentionality. The Super-psi Hypothesis is an important part of this study.
  3. Survival of personality:The concept that mins is independent of brain, and continues to exist beyond physical death is generally address in the Survival Hypothesis. This study extends physical and psi research to address to hypothetical existence of a greater, nonphysical reality. Related subjects include transcommunication, Instrumental TransCommunication (ITC), Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), hauntings phenomena and mediumship.
Please help develop this project

Participate

Your experience and understanding in this area is needed to develop develop a useful set of articles. Please explain your edits on the talk page. There are a lot of different views of these subjects and it is important that editors make an effort to develop a consensus view that is supported by evidence.

Important general Article Related to paranormal subjects

You might be able to help with these articles

What's New

The following articles need further editing

The following articles are ready for review

Article list, indexes and categories

Articles Listed in the Paranormal community index

Articles Listed in the Psi phenomena index

Articles Listed in the Survival research index

Articles Listed in the Transcommunication index

Article indexes and categories

The appropriate templates should be included at the beginning of an article

One or more of the appropriate category should be noted at the bottom of each article

  • [[Category: Paranormal]]
  • [[Category: Parapsychology]]
  • [[Category: Psi phenomena]]
  • [[Category: Survival research]]
  • [[Category: Transcommunication]]
Editors

Editors are invited to include their name here if they are or plan to be involved in the Paranormal subgroup.

Useful References

Working with references

References are an important part of any "fact-based" document. For the first use of the reference, use:<ref name="unique name (Author last name and (year)">author last name, author first name. title, Publisher, publisher city, publication date.</ref>

For every use of the same reference after that use: <ref name="unique name" />

You may modify this to fit the kind of reference

Placing: =References= and below that, <references /> will result in a reference section in which references are automatically numbered.

Online, publicly accessible references are the best, so always include the link if available. If the reference is not a book, us the format: <ref name="unique name">author last name, author first name. title, Publisher (this might be website name), publication date, link. Reviewed date. (When did yu last see the reference still on website</ref>

If you will be using the reference again, consider adding it to CZ:Paranormal Subgroup/References

Paranormal article template

Of course the writer's guide provided for this wiki should be followed. It seems easier and will produce more consistent articles if a template is used. This is one possible format.

Paranormal: Here, the scope of what is considered paranormal phenomena is restricted to subjects related to the etheric, where "etheric" implies nonphysical reality. Phenomena thought to be physical but not ordinary, such as UFOs, cryptozoological creatures and parallel realities would not be included here. It may be necessary to have categories: "Paranormal-physical" and "Paranormal-etheric."

Virtually all paranormal subjects are controversial because they are exceptions to what is predicted by mainstream science. The basic issue is the difference between what is expected in a physical-only reality and what is thought to be possible in a physical/etheric reality. Awareness of most forms of paranormal phenomena usually begins with unexplained experiences, and is expected to evolve into understanding based on well-considered research.

Because of articles about phenomena are to address exceptions to expected reality, they all need to approach the subject from the perspective of: this is what is reported, this is what is known to be true and this is what remains speculation. Each article should ask and answer the questions:

  • Is the phenomena objective in any way--can others experience it without coaching?
  • Is there a psychological explanation?
  • Have physical explanations been tested? What physical explanations -- artifact, mundane mistaken as paranormal?
  • If all physical explanations have been eliminated, what are the current theories?

Notes:

  • Two templates are needed: Template:Paranormal phenomena and Template:Paranormal community: Template:Paranormal phenomena would be for exposition of the phenomena -- both objective and psychological. Template:Paranormal community would be for exposition of uncontroversial subjects such as about parapsychological organizations and researchers, and for article explaining the phenomena.
  • Begin by following the starting an article instructions. That is, search for the article title. When the system returns that there is no article, accept the offer to create one. In the edit field type: {{subst:Template:Paranormal phenomena}} or {{subst:Template:Paranormal community}} as appropriate and save. The information shown below will be added to the article. Replace the direction text with article content.
  • Use "article name/supporting material name to include sub pages. Types of phenomena are treated in top-level articles.
  • All of this is up for discussion.

Paranormal phenomena article template

The template can be reviewed/edited at 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.

Place {{subst:Template:Paranormal phenomena article}} at the top of the article page. The "subset:" command will place the template in its current form. Any future changes to the template will not be shown in existing article pages. Not using the "subset:" command would mean future template changes would also change the existent article, which could make a mess.

Proposed paranormal community article template

The template can be reviewed/edited at Template:Paranormal community article

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

Place {{subst:Template:Paranormal community article}} at the top of the article page. The "subset:" command will place the template in its current form. Any future changes to the template will not be shown in existing article pages. Not using the "subset:" command would mean future template changes would also change the existent article, which could make a mess.

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