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Once a theory is suggested, the editors of the encyclopedia normally enter the formulation the theory as well as its main diagram. However, they do not normally provide a comprehensive description of the theory and this is where authors can greatly contribute.
The text of the description of should include a theory 's exact formulation, as it will be given in "Formulation Text". Neither should it include its the formulationdiagram, its diagrams, and illustrations which will be given in "Formulation Diagram". The main goal of this section is to provide a textual description of the theory ans illustrate it by means of historical and/or hypothetical examples. {{Note}} The '''first paragraph''' of the description will be imported on other pages of the encyclopedia which cite the theory. E.g. if the theory is currently accepted, then the respective topic page will mention not only the theory's formulation but will also show the first paragraph of the theory's description. Thus, it is important to ensure that the first paragraph of the description gives a succinct summary of the theory's major points. All the details can be saved for the following paragraphs.
{{Note}} While it might be tempting to include many examples to help illustrate the point of the theory, it is important not to multiply the number of examples without necessity. Also, do not recount one example in great historical detail. Keep in mind that the role of the encyclopedia is not to mount an argument in defense of scientonomy, but to serve as an efficient resource for those looking for concise and up-to-date information about scientonomy. So only use as many examples as necessary to make the gist of the theory clear.
