Template:Synthesis span
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This template tag will categorise tagged articles into Category:Articles that may contain original research but not this template itself. This template is a self-reference and so is part of the Wikipedia project rather than the encyclopaedic content.
When to use
[edit source]Use this tag only if:
- an inline citation to a source is given,
- you have checked the source,
- the source does not support what is contained in the article, and
- despite the source not supporting the article, the source still contains useful information on the topic.
If the source given is an unreachable website, keep the source and mark it with {{Dead link}} instead. See Wikipedia:Link rot and WP:DEADREF for more information.
If no source is given, and you believe that an inline citation is necessary for that information, then use {{Citation needed}}.
If the source has absolutely no relevance to any part of the article, delete the reference and replace with {{Citation needed}}.
How to use
[edit source]Placement
The template should be placed outside the reference (<ref> ... </ref>), within the article's text:
{{Synthesis span|text=place text that is improper synthesis here|date=May 2026}}
Template data
[edit source]TemplateData for Synthesis span
This template is used to identify possible improper synthesis.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possible synthesized claim | 1 text | The text that is considered to be synthesis | Unbalanced wikitext | required |
| Month and year | date | Month and year of tagging; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
| String | suggested |
| Reason | reason | Explanation for why the statement constitutes synthesis | String | optional |
| Section name on talk page | talk | Section name on talk page where further information or discussion can be found | String | optional |
| Talk page link | talkpage talk page | Talk page (with section) where further information or discussion can be found | String | optional |
See also
[edit source]- {{Synthesis}} – Article is an unpublished synthesis
- {{Synthesis inline}} — Inline synthesis tag
- {{Original research}} – Original research box tag
- {{Original research inline}} — Inline original research tag
- {{Original research section}} – Section may contain original research
- {{Unreferenced}} – No citations
