Help:References and page numbers
Help:References and Page Numbers is an essential guide for contributors looking to understand how to effectively cite sources and reference page numbers within articles on a MediaWiki platform. This guide provides an overview of the best practices and methodologies for adding references, which are crucial for verifying content and enhancing the credibility of an article.
Overview[edit | edit source]
In any encyclopedia, the accuracy and reliability of content are paramount. References provide a way to substantiate facts and claims made within an article. In a MediaWiki environment, references are typically added using the Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
</source>
This tag is placed immediately after the fact or statement being cited. The "name" attribute is optional but useful for citing the same source multiple times.
Page Numbers[edit | edit source]
Including page numbers in references is critical when citing sources such as books and journals, where the content is spread across multiple pages. This helps readers to verify the information and consult the source material directly. Page numbers are typically included at the end of the citation within the Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
</source>
Generating a Reference List[edit | edit source]
At the end of the article, it is necessary to create a section where all the references will be listed. This is done by including the tag:
==References==
<references />
This tag compiles all the citations used in the article and displays them in the reference section.
Best Practices[edit | edit source]
- Always verify the accuracy of the page numbers and other citation details before adding a reference.
- Use consistent formatting for references to maintain the professionalism and readability of the article.
- Consider using citation templates to simplify the process of adding references and to ensure consistency across articles.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
