User blog:TimeShade/A guide to reading and using sources

As part of our sourcing policy, citations are required in numerous occasions. Most importantly, we require citations for upcoming information when updating pages regarding seasons, episodes, actors, etc. As many seem to not use sources properly, here is a guide to using them.

However, there are situations when they aren't used appropriately. One of the key factors in our sourcing policy is that it must come from a reputable source. This means a random twitter user says something they saw/heard at a convention isn't reputable.

There are even situations where you must be careful when using a reputable source. Wording is very important. For example, a recent situation with the Huntress. Articles stated that both the writers and Jessica De Gouw would like a Huntress return. What's also stated is that she would fit in an upcoming story. The article also followed with we'll see. While both parties have interest, it all relies on Jessica's availability during the time. As she isn't under contract, they can't reserve her for a much later date.

These are important things to look for in articles. Do not take the fact that all parties wanting a return of a character as confirmation, wait for more concrete evidence.

In other situations, you should also pay attention to quotes from actors/writers/etc, and not the interpretation from the author of the article. Many news articles at times misinterpret writers words, such as when they claimed Todd Lasance was playing Savitar.

Lastly, do not make your own interpretations for articles when adding content. As mentioned before, the wording is very important and used in certain ways for a reason.