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The template is used to tag references that a circular, mirrors or forks, or republished works Template parameters [Edit template data] This template prefers inline formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Month and year date no description Auto value {{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}} Line suggested See also {{ Circular }} {{ Circular reporting }}, for when it ...
This template indicates that the article cites a source that previously got its information from Wikipedia. Wikipedia may not cite itself , and citing a source that comes from Wikipedia is a circular reference , and may not be used as a citation for the same reason.
If that is the case, this is a situation of circular reporting or "citogenesis", and the cited sentence can not be verified from the source. This version of the template is for situations where the circular reference is not confirmed. If the source is clearly quoting or referencing Wikipedia, use {{Circular reference}} instead.
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Circular references can appear in computer programming when one piece of code requires the result from another, but that code needs the result from the first. For example, the two functions, posn and plus1 in the following Python program comprise a circular reference: [further explanation needed]
Templates relating to Citations. Citation templates provide a uniform, easy way to cite sources . The inclusion of a template here does not necessarily mean that the sources in question are appropriate references; for details, see WP:Reliable sources and the individual template pages.
For a citation to appear in a footnote, it needs to be enclosed in "ref" tags. You can add these by typing <ref> at the front of the citation and </ref> at the end. . Alternatively you may notice above the edit box there is a row of "markup" formatting buttons which include a <ref></ref> button to the right—if you highlight your whole citation and then click this markup button, it will ...
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