PoetsWiki:Editing/Citations - Revision history

Matt at 08:32, 16 April 2025

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	~~{{SCTools}}~~ This guide is a work-in-progress.		This guide is a work-in-progress.

	This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.		This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.
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	{{Short description\|Step-by-step process to citation templates}}		{{Short description\|Step-by-step process to citation templates}}
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Creating a references section

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	Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.		Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.

	[[File:RefSection.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references section looks like this]]		[[File:RefSection.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references section looks like this\|class=pageimage]]

	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

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	{{Short description\|Step-by-step process to citation templates}}		{{Short description\|Step-by-step process to citation templates}}
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	[[Category:PoetsWiki editing guides]]		[[Category:PoetsWiki editing guides]]

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Citing information

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	Move your cursor to the end of the sentence that you want to cite.		Move your cursor to the end of the sentence that you want to cite.

	[[File:~~Citation - citing information~~.~~png~~\|~~400px~~\|center\|thumb\|Citing the statement "Carrack was released with a minigame."]]		[[File:CitationAdd.jpg\|300px\|center\|thumb\|Citing the statement "Carrack was released with a minigame."]]

	Click the ''cite'' button on the toolbar, then choose the right option based on your source.		Click the ''cite'' button on the toolbar, then choose the right option based on your source.

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Creating a references section

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	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

	[[File:InsertReflist.jpg\|~~200px~~\|center\|thumb]]		[[File:InsertReflist.jpg\|150px\|center\|thumb]]

	=== Citing information ===		=== Citing information ===

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Creating a references section

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	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

	[[File:InsertReflist.jpg\|~~400px~~\|center\|thumb]]		[[File:InsertReflist.jpg\|200px\|center\|thumb]]

	=== Citing information ===		=== Citing information ===

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Creating a references section

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	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

	[[File:~~Citation - insert references list~~.~~png~~\|400px\|center\|thumb]]		[[File:InsertReflist.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb]]

	=== Citing information ===		=== Citing information ===

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Creating a references section

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	Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.		Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.

	[[File:RefSection.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references ~~sections look~~ like this]]		[[File:RefSection.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references section looks like this]]

	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

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Creating a references section

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	Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.		Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.

	[[File:~~Citation - reference section~~.~~png~~\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references sections look like this]]		[[File:RefSection.jpg\|400px\|center\|thumb\|A typical references sections look like this]]

	If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.		If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.

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	{{SCTools}} This guide is a work-in-progress. Please also note that currently all examples below relate to the [https://starcitizen.tools Star Citizen Tools Wiki]. Both wikis are set up similarly, but you may find it helpful to compare the two sites for differences.		{{SCTools}} This guide is a work-in-progress.

	This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.		This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.