module variables for custom page.tpl

I've created a custom page.tpl file for each content type and collected necessary variables that correspond with forms for that type. I am using modules like fivestar, favorite, ilovethis, and nodecomment on (within) this certain content type and need to know how I can find and add the variables for these modules that will make it possible to arrange and theme the modules as I'd like. As I said, I've been successful in theming cck inputs, but do not know how to locate the proper variables for the modules and comments on the page. Any help would be much appreciated.. let me know if this is unclear. Thank you!