#RSPS LIST HOW TO#

Sources which are generally unreliable may still be useful in some situations. This list indexes discussions that reflect community consensus, and is intended as a useful summary.Ĭontext matters tremendously when determining the reliability of sources, and their appropriate use on Wikipedia. The list is not an independent document it is derived from the conclusions of the referenced discussions and formal Wikipedia:Requests for comment (RfCs). When in doubt, defer to the linked discussions, which provide in-depth arguments on when it is appropriate to use a source. Refer to the legend for definitions of the icons in the list, but note that the discussion summaries provide more specific guidance on sources than the icons in the 'Status' column. Consensus can change, and if more recent discussions considering new evidence or arguments reach a different consensus, this list should be updated to reflect those changes.

When in doubt, defer to the linked discussions for more detailed information on a particular source and its use. This list summarizes prior consensus and consolidates links to the most in-depth and recent discussions from the reliable sources noticeboard and elsewhere on Wikipedia.Ĭontext matters tremendously, and some sources may or may not be suitable for certain uses depending on the situation.

The following presents a non-exhaustive list of sources whose reliability and use on Wikipedia are frequently discussed. Jump to the list of frequently discussed sources. The reliability of a source greatly affects what information it can be used to support, or whether it should be used at all.

#RSPS LIST HOW TO#

Consensus can change, and context matters tremendously when determining how to use this list. This page in a nutshell: This is a list of repeatedly discussed sources, collected and summarized for convenience.

Rsps list