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This [[Wikipedia:Template messages|template]] is used in articles to identify sentences or short passages which have an [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|inline citation]] but ''improperly'' reference a source that is biased because of very close connection to the subject, such as the manufacturer of a product. It produces a superscripted notation like the following:

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:This is a fantastic product.{{third-party-inline}}

This [[Wikipedia:Template messages|template]] is used in articles to identify sentences or short passages whichthat have an [[Wikipedia:Citing sources|inline citation]] but ''improperly'' reference a source that is biased because of very close connection to the subject, such as the manufacturer of a product. It produces a superscripted notation like the following:

== Usage ==

Place this template inline, {{tlx|Independent source inline|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} following the word or punctuation.

It produces a superscripted notation like the following:

:This is a fantastic product.{{Independent source inline|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}}

Use this template to "tag" dubious information or analysis which cites references produced by someone close to the subject of the article, so that other editors can know to back up the statement with citations, per [[Wikipedia:Verifiability]].

;{{Para|date}}:

You may also (shown below) include a {{para|reason}} note, to leave a better record for future editors. For example, the following usage might be appropriate to the arguable claim that "This is a fantastic product...":

This template allows an optional date parameter that records when the tag was added. If this template is added without the date parameter, the date parameter will be added soon after by a [[WP:BOT|bot]].

:<code>{{Tlx|third-party-inline|reason{{=}}citation is the company's website, there must be more objective sources for this}}</code><br>

Note that if you do not add {{para|date}}, a [[Wikipedia:Bots|bot]] will date your entry with the month and year at a later time.

;{{Para|reason}}:

Adding this template to an article places the article into one of a family of categories identifying "Articles with unsourced statements". To find all such articles, see [[:Category:All articles with unsourced statements]].

Because it may not be immediately apparent to other editors what about the tagged passage is in need of, it is generally helpful to add a brief reason for the tag: {{Tlx|Independent source inline|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}|reason{{=}}<var>What the problem is</var>}}. The {{Para|reason}} parameter displays when the cursor is placed over the template, eg. {{Independent source inline|reason=The reason for adding the template appears here}}

If the explanation would be lengthy, use the article's talk page. The reason parameter does not display properly if it contains quotation marks.

=== When not to use this template ===

== Categorisation ==

Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material about [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|living persons]] should be '''removed immediately'''. Do not tag it— remove it. For more information, see the section on [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Remove unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material|poorly sourced contentious material]] in the Biography of Living Persons policy.

Adding this template to an article will automatically place the article into [[:Category:Wikipedia articles needing clarification]], or a dated subcategory thereof.

Material which is doubtful and harmful may be removed immediately, rather than tagged. See [[Wikipedia:Citing sources#Unsourced material|Unsourced material]].

Adding this template to an article places the article into one of a family of categories identifying "Articles withlacking unsourcedreliable statementsreferences". To find all such articles, see [[:Category:All articles withlacking unsourcedreliable statementsreferences]].

=== When not to use this template ===

If no reference is given, use the {{Tlx|fact}} tag instead.

Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material about [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|living persons]] should be '''removed immediately'''. Do not tag it— removeit—remove it. For more information, see the section on [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Remove unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material|poorly sourced contentious material]] in the Biography of Living Persons policy.

Material which is doubtful and harmful may be removed immediately, rather than tagged. See [[WikipediaWP:Citing sources#Unsourced material|Unsourced materialBURDEN]].

If you have the time and ability to find an a better reference, please do so. Then correct the citation yourself, or correct the article text. After all, the ultimate goal is not to merely identify problems, but to fix them.

If no reference is given, use the {{Tlx|factcitation needed}} tag instead.

=== See also ===

If you have the time and ability to find an a better reference, please do so. Then correct the citation yourself, or correct the article text. After all, the ultimate goal is not to merely identify problems, but to fix them.

== TemplateData ==

{{TemplateData header}}

<templatedata>

{

"description": "Use this to mark a specific statement as needing support from a third-party or independent source. ",

"params": {

"date": {

"label": "Date",

"description": "Month and year, e.g. January 2015",

"suggested": true,

"autovalue": "{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}"

},

"reason": {

"label": "Reason",

"description": "Why this statement needs a third-party source",

"type": "string"

}

}

}

</templatedata>

=== See also ===

* [[Wikipedia:Independent sources]]

* [[Wikipedia:Third-party sources]]

* [[Wikipedia:Party and person]], on the difference between a "third party" and a "secondary" source

==== Inline templates ====

* {{Tl|BetterPrimary source inline}}, for inappropriate use ofwhen non-[[WP:PSTS|primary sourcessource]]s are needed

* {{Tl|Dubious}}, when a fact is sourced, but verifiability remains dubious

*{{Tl|Verify credibility}}, flag a source as possibly being [[WP:RS|unreliable]] for any reason

* {{Tl|DubiousUnreliable source?}} –, flag somethinga source as suspected ofpossibly being incorrect[[WP:RS|unreliable]] for any reason

====Whole article templates====

* {{tl|Third-party}}, equivalent when the article in general lacks tertiary sources

* {{Tl|CitecheckCite check}}, article/section may have inappropriate or misinterpreted citations

* {{Tl|RefimproveMore citations needed}}, article/section has weak or incomplete sources/references/citations

* {{tl|Unreferenced}}, zero sources cited on entire page

* {{tl|Third-party}}, zero independent or third-party sources cited on entire page

{{Inline tags}}

=== Article message box templates ===

*{{Tl|Unreferenced}}, article/section has no sources/references/citations given at all

*{{Tl|Refimprove}}, article/section has weak or incomplete sources/references/citations

*{{Tl|Citecheck}}, article/section may have inappropriate or misinterpreted citations

*{{tl|Third-party}}, no independent, third-party sources anywhere in the article

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