Template:References missing
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References for this description (or part of this) or for the depiction in the file are not provided.
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Template documentation
This template is used for files in which the data used to create the file is unsourced. Please state clearly for which data the source is required.
The template automatically sets the following categories: Category:Media data without source
Usage
{{References missing |1= |talksection= |category= |note= }}
Add {{References missing|detail}} to the top of the description page of the file, replacing "detail" with what exactly is missing. To specify the talk page section for discussion, use {{References missing|detail|talksection=talk page section name}}.
If the description of the file seems to be wrong or not to match the content of the file please use {{Fact disputed}}.
Template parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Reason or details | empty | optional | |
talksection | To specify the talk page section for discussion. | empty | optional | |
category | change categorisation that template applies | Category:Media data without source | optional | |
note | empty | optional | ||
Additional information
The template is intended to be used in the following namespaces: the File namespace
The template is intended to be used by the following user groups: all users
Placement: At the top of the page
See also
Warning templates
Disputed / inaccurate:
- {{Disputed}} – copyright tag
- {{Wrong license}} – for use in file namespace / {{Wrong license note}} in user namespace
- {{Low quality chem}}
- {{Disputed chem}} – for inaccurate chemical structures
- {{Fact disputed}} – generally for files where the description (or filename) does not seem to match the content
- {{Disputed coat of arms}} – for coat of arms where the correctness or accuracy is disputed
- {{Disputed diagram}} – for diagrams where the factual correctness or accuracy is disputed
- {{Inaccurate-map-disputed}} – for maps where the factual correctness or accuracy is disputed
- {{Inaccurate paleoart}} for paleontological restorations
- {{Inaccurate description}} – an in-line template − but it should be kept
- {{Factual accuracy}} – generally when there are issues with files themselves
- (See also Commons:Overwriting existing files.)
Disputed / something missing:
- {{Clarify}} – an in-line template
- {{Lacking insignia source}} – insignia
- {{References missing}} – generally for files where the description or depiction needs references
- {{Datasource missing}} – for own diagrams and maps visualizing data that needs references
- {{No source since}} – deletion warning for missing essential source information
- {{Sourcefield}} - produces a warning that a file appears to have an invalid entry in its "Source" parameter; for use on user talk pages, not file pages; less serious than the {{No source since}} warning; does not threaten deletion
Fictional (consciously):
- {{Fake sports logo}} – for potentially serious confusion
- {{Fictional}} – insignia ("flag", "sign", "seal", "CoA", …)
- {{Fictitious flag}} – for potentially serious confusion
Generally:
- {{Removed caption read}} – from the image itself (more like a info)
- {{Warning}} – a template box