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=== Usage ===
 
=== Usage ===
* Using {{tl|cit}} at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.{{cit}}
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* Using {{tl|cite}} at the end of a statement or sentence will generate the tag like this.{{cite}}
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* 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|cit}}}}
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::{{xt|Valve has stated numerous times that they really dislike Scottish people in general.{{tl|cite}}}}
 
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* 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|cit}}}}
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::{{!xt|The [[Shotgun]] is also more viable for targets that are far away or trying to retreat.{{tl|cite}}}}
 
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::{{!xt|The [[Brigade Helm]] appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.{{tl|cit}}}}
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::{{!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]]
 
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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}}
  • However, do not use it on claims that are general game knowledge or would otherwise not require a proper citation.
The Shotgun is also more viable for targets that are far away or trying to retreat.{{cite}}
or
The Brigade Helm appears as a team colored thermoplastic helmet, typically associated with firefighters.{{cite}}