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{{Guideline}} | {{Guideline}} | ||
The FamilySearch Research Wiki encourages the use of source citations in all of its articles to help individuals find places to look for further research and to show the strength of the source materials. To cite your sources: | The FamilySearch Research Wiki strongly encourages the use of source citations in all of its articles to help individuals find places to look for further research and to show the strength of the source materials. To cite your sources: | ||
#Include a citation reference showing where information came from. Any widely-accepted style is acceptable, but the style should remain consistent throughout the article.<br> | #Include a citation reference showing where information came from. Any widely-accepted style is acceptable, but the style should remain consistent throughout the article.<br> | ||
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#*Publication Information | #*Publication Information | ||
#*Date (if a website, the date the information was accessed) | #*Date (if a website, the date the information was accessed) | ||
#*Page Number | #*Page Number | ||
#Keep the citation style consistent within an article. The first contributor to add a reference to an article sets the style for that article. | #Keep the citation style consistent within an article. The first contributor to add a reference to an article sets the style for that article. | ||