Template:Citation needed

^{[citation needed]}

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This template can be used to indicate that a particular statement or claim is unverified, and that it requires a source link to confirm.

Using {{Citation needed}} at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.^{[citation needed]}

Use it on claims that obviously require a source. In the below instance, a link to a blog post, press statement or other Valve announcement should be provided.

RSI has stated numerous times that they really dislike the Vanduul.^{[citation needed]}

However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation.

The Vanduul are an alien race ^{[citation needed]}

or

The Hornet is a series of ship.^{[citation needed]}

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The template is used to identify claims in articles, particularly if questionable, that need a citation to a reliable source.

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Template parameters
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Month and year	`date`	Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13' Auto value `{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}`	String	suggested
Reason for citation	`reason`	A reason as to why, or for what content, the citation is needed; use single quotes, if any	String	optional