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References are a must for every single article as they make an article reliable. Thus, every article on energypedia should have a list of references. | References are a must for every single article as they make an article reliable. Thus, every article on energypedia should have a list of references. | ||
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| + | -> <span>[[How to Reference Energypedia|Learn more about how to cite energypedia on external platforms]]</span> | ||
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| − | ''' | + | 3. A pop up menu will appear. Insert your reference text in the pop up menu. Please insert the same text in the "'''Reference text (Wikitext)'''" as well as the "'''Reference name (optional)'''" field.This will make sure that a reference which is used multiple times in the article will appear only once in the reference list. |
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| − | + | <br/>After adding the references within the text, it is also important to get a list of references at the bottom of the text. To get a reference list, please follow the following steps: | |
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| − | If you want to edit footnotes or references afterwards, just | + | If you want to edit footnotes or references afterwards, just click on the number of the reference (reference icon) in the wikitext and click on "Edit". Once the change is made, click on "Apply changes". |
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Latest revision as of 08:56, 15 September 2021
If you have any problem adding references in your browser, please switch to Firefox.
Add References Within Your Article
Adding References Within the Text
References are a must for every single article as they make an article reliable. Thus, every article on energypedia should have a list of references.
-> Learn more about the guidelines for writing a good article.
-> Learn more about how to cite energypedia on external platforms
1. Open the article in edit mode.
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2. Click on the icon "Cite" and on "Basic".
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3. A pop up menu will appear. Insert your reference text in the pop up menu. Please insert the same text in the "Reference text (Wikitext)" as well as the "Reference name (optional)" field.This will make sure that a reference which is used multiple times in the article will appear only once in the reference list.
4. Click "Insert". A reference icon will now appear in your text.
After adding the references within the text, it is also important to get a list of references at the bottom of the text. To get a reference list, please follow the following steps:
1. Click on the icon "Insert" in the toolbar
2. Click on the option "More"
3. Select "References list"
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Changing References
If you want to edit footnotes or references afterwards, just click on the number of the reference (reference icon) in the wikitext and click on "Edit". Once the change is made, click on "Apply changes".
