PoetsWiki:Editing/Citations

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

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

This guide is made from the perspective of a logged-in user with default preferences. It also assumes you have read the basic references guide; if you haven't, please do so first!

Walkthrough

Creating a references section

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

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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.

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Citing information

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

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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.