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Line 11: Special care should be taken when using offline sources. Make sure to provide full bibliographic information, often by using a fully-filled out citation template, like {{Cite book}} or {{Cite news}}. The more data available on the source, the more likely that it will be accepted as a [[WP:RS\|reliable source]] by the community. Second, use the <code>quote=</code> parameter within those [[Wikipedia:Citation templates\|citation templates]] to provide some context for the reference. This is especially important when using the off-line source to support a fact that might be controversial or is likely to be challenged. Sometimes, the use of an offline source will be challenged. Be sure to [[WP:AGF\|assume good faith]] for the user who cited the offline source. They might even be able to provide you a scan or an excerpt from that source. Consider visiting your local library to obtain a copy. Even if the library doesn't have that particular book or journal article, it might be available through [[interlibrary loan]]. Also consider posting an inquiry on the relevant [[Wikipedia:WikiProject\|WikiProject]], because some interested editors might have a copy of that source. The volunteers at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Resource Exchange\|WikiProject Resource Exchange]] might be able to help you coordinate your search. ==See also==

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