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=== Usage === | === Usage === | ||
− | * Using {{tl| | + | * Using {{tl|cite}} at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.{{cite}} |
+ | * The templates {{tl|cit}}, {{tl|citation needed}} and {{tl|verify}} will also generate the tag. | ||
=== Examples === | === 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. | * 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. | ||
− | ::{{xt|Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.{{tl| | + | ::{{xt|Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.{{tl|cite}}}} |
: | : | ||
* However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation. | * However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation. | ||
− | ::{{!xt|The [[Shotgun]] is also more viable for targets that are far away or trying to retreat.{{tl| | + | ::{{!xt|The [[Shotgun]] is also more viable for targets that are far away or trying to retreat.{{tl|cite}}}} |
:or | :or | ||
− | ::{{!xt|The [[Brigade Helm]] appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.{{tl| | + | ::{{!xt|The [[Brigade Helm]] appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.{{tl|cite}}}} |
[[Category:Formatting templates|Cit]] | [[Category:Formatting templates|Cit]] | ||
</noinclude> | </noinclude> |
Revision as of 21:44, 15 October 2010
[citation needed]
Documentation for Cite
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
{{cite}}
at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.[citation needed] - The templates
{{cit}}
,{{citation needed}}
and{{verify}}
will also generate the tag.
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.
- Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.
{{cite}}
- Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.
- However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation.
- or
- The Brigade Helm appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.
{{cite}}
- The Brigade Helm appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.