training_content/wiki_ed/slides/7-evaluating_articles/707-why-cite.yml
id: 707
title: Why cite?
summary:
content: |
*Everything* you write on Wikipedia must be attributable to a reliable source.
Wikipedians are working to create an accurate encyclopedia. Adding sources
means other editors and readers can fact-check the claims.
Editors (yourself included) can challenge unreferenced statements by adding a
`{{fact}}` tag in Wikicode, which adds a *[citation needed]* tag to the
statement. Remember, editors may remove unreferenced material on sight, so
adding a citation helps prevent your work from being deleted.