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MagicPedia is by its very nature a work by people with widely different knowledge and skills. The reader needs to be assured that the material within it is reliable: this is especially important where statements are made about controversial issues or living persons. The purpose of citing sources is: | MagicPedia is by its very nature a work by people with widely different knowledge and skills. The reader needs to be assured that the material within it is reliable: this is especially important where statements are made about controversial issues or living persons. The purpose of citing sources is: | ||
| − | + | * To ensure that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor. | |
| − | + | * To avoid claims of plagiarism. | |
| − | + | * To show that your edit is not original research and to reduce editorial disputes. | |
| − | + | * To help users find additional information on the topic. | |
| − | + | * To improve the credibility of MagicPedia. | |
Help out by added any sources you know to backup any controversial statements you see. | Help out by added any sources you know to backup any controversial statements you see. | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 21 May 2008
MagicPedia is by its very nature a work by people with widely different knowledge and skills. The reader needs to be assured that the material within it is reliable: this is especially important where statements are made about controversial issues or living persons. The purpose of citing sources is:
- To ensure that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor.
- To avoid claims of plagiarism.
- To show that your edit is not original research and to reduce editorial disputes.
- To help users find additional information on the topic.
- To improve the credibility of MagicPedia.
Help out by added any sources you know to backup any controversial statements you see.
