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== Usage ==

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

It produces a superscripted notation like the following:

:This is a fantastic product.{{Third-partyIndependent 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]].

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;{{Para|reason}}:

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|Third-partyIndependent 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. {{Third-partyIndependent 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.

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

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.

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* [[Wikipedia:Independent sources]]

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

* [[Wikipedia:Third-party sources]]

=== Inline templates ===

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

* {{Tl|Cite 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

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