Fanhistory.com:Citing sources
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Some information is common knowledge. Some is not. Some things need sources. Whenever possible, please cite them by including weblinks to them after the information or created a Reference list or Works Cited at the bottom of the page.
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Citing sources
Suggested methods of citing sources:
Links
Add a link to a website where you go a quote or piece of information from by putting in the web address after the relevant bit of information. [1]
People citations
Put information in parentheses after the information to let people know the source. (User:Laura)
References
If you have read a lot, create a references or sources list at the bottom of the page. Include links, formal citations, etc. Example:
- Fandom Wank Wiki
- Jenkins, Henry. Textual Poachers Television Fans & Participatory Culture. New York: Routledge, 1992.
- Langley, Katherine. Telephone interview.
Citation disputes
At times, there may be a dispute regarding a citation or lack of citation. The following templates can be inserted into the text to inform readers and fellow editors of this problem:
[citation needed]
{{Fact}}
This is put after text that you think might not be a fact or dispute or want to see cited.
[citation dead link]
{{Citation to dead link}}
This is put after a citation to a dead link. It is better to use this than to remove the citation. Ideally, another citation should be found instead.
[citation is locked]
{{Citation to Locked Content}}
This is put after a citation where the citation is to locked content that not everyone can view. Ideally, a non-locked citation should be found.
[citation non-specific]
{{Citation to large post}}
This is put after a citation where the citation is to a large threaded post and the citation references a specific threaded comment. The citation needs to be edited to include a link to the specific comment in the threaded discussion.
[neutrality disputed]
{{POV-statement}}
This is put after text that you think is not neutral or where you think it provides a biased point of view.
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