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[[Image:Proper citation.jpg|thumb|[[Wikipedia:IKEA|IKEA]] bookshelf: ''$19.95''<br/>Documenting every appearance of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]? ''priceless'']] | [[Image:Proper citation.jpg|thumb|[[Wikipedia:IKEA|IKEA]] bookshelf: ''$19.95''<br/>Documenting every appearance of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]? ''priceless'']] | ||
When creating detailed write-ups, it is important to consult the original source material, and document ''which'' material you're referring to if it is not obvious. | When creating detailed write-ups, it is important to consult the original source material, and document ''which'' material you're referring to if it is not obvious. | ||
Sections of articles needing such citation can be marked using the [[Template:Fact|<nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki>]] template.<sup class="noprint">[[[Wikipedia:citing sources|''<span title="The material in the vicinity of this tag needs references to reliable sources." style="white-space: nowrap;">{{{1|citation needed}}}</span>'']]]</sup> | |||
Revision as of 13:14, 10 June 2008
Documenting every appearance of Windcharger? priceless
When creating detailed write-ups, it is important to consult the original source material, and document which material you're referring to if it is not obvious.
Sections of articles needing such citation can be marked using the {{fact}} template.[citation needed]
If we wanted vaguely-worded error-filled generalizations about how people remember things being, we'd go to Wikipedia.
- For further information, see: Wikipedia:citing sources
