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This [[Wikipedia:Template messages|template]] is used in articles to identify an example that has one or more [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|inline citations]] but which fall under [[Template:Refexample#Self-sourcing|self-sourcing examples]] in popular culture. It produces a superscripted notation like the following: | This [[Wikipedia:Template messages|template]] is used in articles to identify an example that has one or more [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|inline citations]] but which fall under [[Template:Refexample#Self-sourcing|self-sourcing examples]] in popular culture. It produces a superscripted notation like the following: | ||
{{divbox|1=white|3= | {{divbox|1=white|3= | ||
| − | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of [[arthropods in film]].<sup>[[#Fakeref1|[1]]][[#Fakeref2|[2]]]</sup> | + | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of [[arthropods in film]].<sup>[[#Fakeref1|[1]]][[#Fakeref2|[2]]]</sup> |
<!-- Fake reference --> | <!-- Fake reference --> | ||
::'''References''' | ::'''References''' | ||
| − | :{{anchor|Fakeref1}}1. {{cite media|title=[[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio]]|author=[[Walt Disney]]|date=1940}} | + | :{{anchor|Fakeref1}}1. {{cite media|title=[[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio]]|author=[[Walt Disney]]|date=1940}} {{Better source example}} |
:{{anchor|Fakeref2}}2. {{cite news |last=Nugent |first=Frank S. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?_r=1&res=9A03E2D8113EE33ABC4053DFB466838B659EDE&oref=slogin |title=Pinocchio - The Screen in Review|newspaper=The New York Times |date=February 8, 1940}} | :{{anchor|Fakeref2}}2. {{cite news |last=Nugent |first=Frank S. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?_r=1&res=9A03E2D8113EE33ABC4053DFB466838B659EDE&oref=slogin |title=Pinocchio - The Screen in Review|newspaper=The New York Times |date=February 8, 1940}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
You can also include a {{para|reason}} note, which displays as a tooltip upon mouse hover, to leave a better record for future editors. For example, the following usage might be appropriate when the source discusses the example is an example in one context, while the article discusses the example in a different context: | You can also include a {{para|reason}} note, which displays as a tooltip upon mouse hover, to leave a better record for future editors. For example, the following usage might be appropriate when the source discusses the example is an example in one context, while the article discusses the example in a different context: | ||
{{divbox|1=white|3= | {{divbox|1=white|3= | ||
| − | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of [[insects in literature]].<sup>[[#Fakeref4|[1]]]</sup> | + | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of [[insects in literature]].<sup>[[#Fakeref4|[1]]]</sup> |
<!-- Fake reference --> | <!-- Fake reference --> | ||
::'''References''' | ::'''References''' | ||
| − | :{{anchor|Fakeref4}}1.{{cite|title=Encyclopedia of Insects|chapter=Insects in Movies|author1=Vincent H. Resh|author2=Ring T. Cardé|publisher=Academic Press|date=2009||isbn=9780080920900|pp=668—674}} | + | :{{anchor|Fakeref4}}1.{{cite|title=Encyclopedia of Insects|chapter=Insects in Movies|author1=Vincent H. Resh|author2=Ring T. Cardé|publisher=Academic Press|date=2009||isbn=9780080920900|pp=668—674}} {{better source example|reason=The citation discusses the significance of the example (Jiminy Cricket) in a different context (films) than the one in the article (literature)}} |
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Adding this template to an article places the article into [[:Category:All articles lacking reliable references]] or a dated subcategory thereof, part of a family of categories identifying articles with reliable-sourcing issues. To find all such articles, see [[:Category:Wikipedia articles with sourcing issues]]. | Adding this template to an article places the article into [[:Category:All articles lacking reliable references]] or a dated subcategory thereof, part of a family of categories identifying articles with reliable-sourcing issues. To find all such articles, see [[:Category:Wikipedia articles with sourcing issues]]. | ||
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A user warning template, {{tl|Uw-refexample}}, is available to notify contributors that an article they created needs its referencing improved. | A user warning template, {{tl|Uw-refexample}}, is available to notify contributors that an article they created needs its referencing improved. | ||
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| + | === Importance === | ||
| + | Set the parameter {{para|importance}} to any non-empty value to change the text displayed to {{better source example|importance=yes}}: | ||
| + | {{divbox|1=white|3= | ||
| + | [[Jiminy Cricket]]'s shoes sometimes have one button, sometimes no button.[[#Fakeref1|[1]]]{{better source example|importance=yes}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | or use a different template, {{Tlx|importance example}}, to question the importance of examples in particular: | ||
| + | {{divbox|1=white|3= | ||
| + | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of a character with a one-button [[waistcoat]].[[#Fakeref1|[1]]]{{importance example}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | As shown above, importance questioning can be usefully included in the body of the text, although these templates may also be included with the reference: | ||
| + | {{divbox|1=white|3= | ||
| + | [[Jiminy Cricket]] is an example of a character with a one-button [[waistcoat]].[[#Fakeref1|[1]]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | <!-- Fake reference --> | ||
| + | ::'''References''' | ||
| + | :{{anchor|Fakeref4}}1.{{cite|title=1001 Useless Facts |author=Pinckney Pruddle |publisher=Trivia Press |date=1989 |isbn=978-1520437583 |p=27}} {{importance example}} | ||
=== When not to use === | === When not to use === | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 28 February 2019
| 40px | This is a documentation subpage for Template:Better source needed example. It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
Example template usage for copy-pasting:
{{Better source example|date=June 2026}}
{{bsex|date=June 2026}}
{{bsex|date=June 2026|importance=yes}}
{{bsex|date=June 2026|reason=Provide reason here}}
{{bsex|reason=the citation discusses the example in a different context than the one in the article|date=June 2026}}
Usage
This template is used in articles to identify an example that has one or more inline citations but which fall under self-sourcing examples in popular culture. It produces a superscripted notation like the following:
You can also include a |reason= note, which displays as a tooltip upon mouse hover, to leave a better record for future editors. For example, the following usage might be appropriate when the source discusses the example is an example in one context, while the article discusses the example in a different context:
Adding this template to an article places the article into Category:All articles lacking reliable references or a dated subcategory thereof, part of a family of categories identifying articles with reliable-sourcing issues. To find all such articles, see Category:Wikipedia articles with sourcing issues.
The optional |date= parameter is allowed; it requires using a non-abbreviated month name and four-digit year. A bot will add this parameter if it is omitted. The simplest way to use this parameter manually is to copy the following example:
{{bsex|date=June 2026}}
A user warning template, {{Uw-refexample}}, is available to notify contributors that an article they created needs its referencing improved.
Importance
Set the parameter |importance= to any non-empty value to change the text displayed to [importance?]:
or use a different template, {{importance example}}, to question the importance of examples in particular:
As shown above, importance questioning can be usefully included in the body of the text, although these templates may also be included with the reference:
- References
- 1.Pinckney Pruddle (1989), 1001 Useless Facts, Trivia Press, p. 27, ISBN 978-1520437583 [example's importance?]
When not to use
Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced should be removed immediately. Do not tag it: remove it. For more information, see the section on contentious material in the Biography of Living Persons policy.
Material which is doubtful and harmful may be removed immediately, rather than tagged. See Unsourced material.
If no citation is given, use the {{Citation needed}} tag instead. If the source given is self-published, use {{Self-published inline}}. If you think the author has a conflict of interest or is otherwise too close to the subject, use {{Third-party inline}}. If the source has been surpassed by a newer, reliable publications that no longer support the claim in the article, use {{Obsolete source}}.
If you have the time and ability to find a better reference, please do so. Then correct the citation yourself, or correct the article text. After all, the ultimate goal is not to merely identify problems, but to fix them.
See also
- {{Refexample}}, article/section has self-sourcing examples