Difference between revisions of "Template:Citation needed"
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No, that notice has a different meaning here than on Wikipedia. '''This template is just a joke''' that originated on Randall's [[what if? (blog)|''what if?'' blog]]. In fact, {{tl|Citation needed}} simply links to [[285: Wikipedian Protester|a comic from 2007]]. It looks like this:{{Citation needed}}. This template should only be placed when there is a deeper sense of humor and should not be overused. For statements that are unsourced and require actual reliable citations (such as sentences like "Randall has said he regrets making this comic."), use the {{tl|Actual citation needed}} template instead. It looks like this:{{Actual citation needed}}. When you see it, it means the content is unsourced and unreliable, like on Wikipedia. [[explain_xkcd:Editor_FAQ#citation|Learn more at the Editor FAQ]]. | No, that notice has a different meaning here than on Wikipedia. '''This template is just a joke''' that originated on Randall's [[what if? (blog)|''what if?'' blog]]. In fact, {{tl|Citation needed}} simply links to [[285: Wikipedian Protester|a comic from 2007]]. It looks like this:{{Citation needed}}. This template should only be placed when there is a deeper sense of humor and should not be overused. For statements that are unsourced and require actual reliable citations (such as sentences like "Randall has said he regrets making this comic."), use the {{tl|Actual citation needed}} template instead. It looks like this:{{Actual citation needed}}. When you see it, it means the content is unsourced and unreliable, like on Wikipedia. [[explain_xkcd:Editor_FAQ#citation|Learn more at the Editor FAQ]]. | ||
| − | Given below is a helpful chart to show how to use this template properly, by putting it after the punctuation. | + | Given below is a helpful chart to show how to use this template properly, by putting it ''after'' the punctuation. |
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Revision as of 10:17, 25 April 2025
When I see this, does it mean the content needs citations?
No, that notice has a different meaning here than on Wikipedia. This template is just a joke that originated on Randall's what if? blog. In fact, {{Citation needed}} simply links to a comic from 2007. It looks like this:[citation needed]. This template should only be placed when there is a deeper sense of humor and should not be overused. For statements that are unsourced and require actual reliable citations (such as sentences like "Randall has said he regrets making this comic."), use the {{Actual citation needed}} template instead. It looks like this:[actual citation needed]. When you see it, it means the content is unsourced and unreliable, like on Wikipedia. Learn more at the Editor FAQ.
Given below is a helpful chart to show how to use this template properly, by putting it after the punctuation.
| ✘ | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Obviously true sentence[citation needed], | Obviously true sentence,[citation needed] |
| Obviously true sentence[citation needed]. | Obviously true sentence.[citation needed] |
| (Obviously true sentence[citation needed]) | (Obviously true sentence)[citation needed] |
