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This template will categorize articles into Category:Articles that may contain original research or one of the dated sub-categories.
The default word "article" is replaceable: ((Original research|table))
produces:
The |date=
parameter can be used to inform other editors of the time the tag has been in place: ((Original research|date=April 2024))
produces:
The |discuss=
parameter can be used to specify a custom talk link: ((Original research|discuss=Template talk:Original research#discuss parameter))
produces:
which links to the specified section on the talk page (not just the talk page).
The |reason=
parameter can be used to specify a custom reason: ((Original research|reason=Paragraph two is unsourced content on a niche subject.))
This template generates a tag to indicate that the article possibly contains original research.
Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
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Affected area | 1 part | Text to replace the word "article", usually "section".
| Line | optional |
Month and year | date | The month and year that the template was placed (in full). "((subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME)) ((subst:CURRENTYEAR))" inserts the current month and year automatically.
| Line | suggested |
Talk page section | discuss talk | Section name on the talk page for further discussion. | Line | optional |
Make template small | small | Enter any text here to make the template box small and aligned to the left.
| Line | optional |
Reason | reason | Additional information about the specific issues with original research in the article.
| String | required |