Template:Citation needed/doc
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TemplateData for Citation needed
The template is used to identify claims in articles, particularly if questionable, that need a citation to a reliable source.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month and year | date | Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
| String | required |
| Reason for citation | reason | A reason as to why, or for what content, the citation is needed; use single quotes, if any | String | optional |
| Display name | name | A value to display to readers in the link.
| Unknown | optional |