Wikipedia:Citing sources
Also known as WP:CS, WP:REF
guideline on how to cite sources
AI overview
Wikipedia's citation guideline explains how to properly credit the sources of information used in articles so readers can verify facts and find additional details. Citations matter because they make Wikipedia more trustworthy and transparent by showing where claims come from and allowing people to check the accuracy of what they read.
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Article
A citation, or reference, uniquely identifies a source of information, e.g.:
Ritter, R. M. (2003). The Oxford Style Manual. Oxford University Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-19-860564-5.