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This is a documentation subpage for Template:Citation needed.It contains usage information, categories, and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Shortcuts

{{cite}}
{{cit}}
{{verify}}
{{fact}}

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 ]}[[Category:Pages needing citations{{#translation:}}]]

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 ]}[[Category:Pages needing citations{{#translation:}}]]

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 ]}[[Category:Pages needing citations{{#translation:}}]]

or

The Hornet is a series of ship.^{[citation needed ]}[[Category:Pages needing citations{{#translation:}}]]