Template:Citation needed/doc

Template page

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

Usage

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

Examples

  • 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]

TemplateData

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

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Month and yeardate

Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'

Auto value
{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}
Stringsuggested
Reason for citationreason

A reason as to why, or for what content, the citation is needed; use single quotes, if any

Stringoptional