Template:Weasel/doc
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Usage
Template:Tlr "Weasel words" are words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful had been said, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated. Phrases such as "some say", "many scholars believe", "it is widely thought", "many are of the opinion" etc. are example of weasel terms. For more information see WP:WEASEL.
The following can be used to note articles with excessive weasel words:
{{Weasel|{{subst:DATE}}}}for entire articles{{Weasel|section|{{subst:DATE}}}}for sections
This template will add articles to Category:Articles with weasel words.
See also
- Template:Tl
- Template:Tl – inline
- Template:Tl – inline
- Template:Tl – message-box
Wikipedia project pages
- Wikipedia:Accuracy dispute
- Wikipedia:Consensus
- Wikipedia:Dispute resolution
- Wikipedia:Disputed statement
- Wikipedia:Neutral point of view
- Wikipedia:Template index
- Wikipedia:Template namespace
Templates
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Disputed factual accuracy
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- Boxes:
- Template:Tl For disputing entire article
- Template:Tlp For disputing part of an article
- Template:Tl For disputing a section in an article
- Template:Tl For disputing recent promotions or amendments of policies and guidelines
- Template:Tl For use on project pages (e.g., policies and guidelines), not on articles
- Inline:
- Template:Tl, and Template:Tl Statement
- Template:Tl Statements on project pages
Both accuracy and POV
- Boxes:
- Template:Tl Talk page
Disputed neutrality (POV)
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- Boxes:
- Template:Tl Article, Template:Tl Section
- Template:Tl Map
- Inline:
- Template:Tl Statement
- Template:Tl Statement
Wiki
Template:Citation and verifiability article maintenance templates Template:Inline cleanup tags
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TemplateData
Tag to be placed at the top of an article. Used for articles that employ weasel words too much. Weasel words are words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful had been said, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated. Phrases such as "some say", "many scholars believe", "it is widely thought", "many are of the opinion" etc. are example of weasel terms.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date added | date | Month and date. "{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}" will fill this in for you.
| Date | suggested |