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As mentioned earlier, information on Wikipedia has to come from [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. Generally, reliable sources have some sort of editorial oversight and a reputation for accuracy.
{{divbox|green|[[File:Crystal Clear action viewmag with a star.png|50px|alt=A magnifying glass focused on a star]] Usually reliable|
* Newspapers
* Magazines
* Scholarly journals
* Books and websites by reputable authors
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{{divbox|red|[[File:Question book red.svg|50px|alt=A book with a question mark]] Usually not reliable|
* Social networking sites
* Blogs
* Wikis (including Wikipedia!)
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These sources must be cited (referenced) in an article. To learn how to do that, go to the [[WP:INTREF|introduction to referencing]].
Also, in most cases, the sources have to be [[WP:INDEPENDENT|independent]] as well. This means that they are not connected in some way with the subject. This way, there is a much lower chance of bias.
{{divbox|yellow|[[File:Arrows-orphanize.png|50px|alt=Arrows converging on a single point]] Not independent sources|
* Official websites
* Press releases
* Interviews (even if they are published in a reliable source)
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Although Wikipedia prefers independent sources, non-independent ones can be used in limited cases. These cases include things like basic information and claims made by subjects about themselves. Keep in mind that these must still be cited.
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