Wikipedia:Articles for creation/Reference example

While creating your article you will need to find sources to back up the information you write down.

Finding your references

When you first create your submission there is a header that says References, with a {{reflist}} beneath it. Whenever a footnote is placed in an article with the <ref></ref> code, it is listed in the auto-generated {{reflist}}. For example:

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. Anyone can edit Wikipedia. It is very important and very nice to read, and it gives very useful information.

This statement needs a reference to back it up. Here is how to do it:

1. Insert the code <ref></ref> after the sentence you wish to cite.
2. Write the details of your reference between the <ref> and </ref>.

Example

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. Anyone can edit Wikipedia.<ref>Smith, John (2010). ''The Book About Wikipedia''. Publishers, Inc. ISBN 1234567890123.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

This results in

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. Anyone can edit Wikipedia.

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For a more detailed explanation see this page.

You can practice citing sources in this sandbox.

Steps when creating articles through Articles for Creation:

1. Create a list of sources you wish to use at the bottom of the page. Bullets are provided to help you organize.
2. Write your article.
3. Move your references from your list to the information that they cite. You should place it at the end of the information that it cites similar to the referencing example above. Repeat for each reference.
4. Congratulations! Your submission is now properly cited.