Template:RefArticle/doc


 * Description
 * This template produced a pre-formatted reference code for information taken from an online article, which follows the Destiny Wiki recognized reference format. This template should always be used when sourcing an article.


 * Syntax
 * To use this template, simply copy and paste the following code, between two ref tags , after the section of information taken from a specified online article:


 * And then filling out the appropriate fields by placing the correct information after each tag.
 * Firstname → The name of the first article author.
 * Lastname → The lastname/surname of the first article author.
 * Coauthors → The name of any co-authors. Set out in "Last name, First name" formats. If there are more than one co-authors, separate authors by ";". E.g. Goldfarb, Andrew.; Goldfarb, Andrew.;Goldfarb, Andrew.
 * Year → Year of article release.
 * Title → Title of article.
 * URL → URL address of article. Must contain "http://" to create hyperlink.
 * Publisher → Publisher of article (e.g. IGN, Gameinformer, etc.)
 * Accessed → Date when editor accessed the article. Layout as DAY MONTH YEAR; e.g. Jan 01 2013.


 * Lastname, firstname, title, accessed, and URL are compulsory fields, meaning that they must be filled out in order for the reference to work.
 * If an editor does not know an article's year, co-authors, or publisher, they may leave the appropriate fields empty. However the editor must warn an administrator that the information is missing so it can be rectified at a later date.
 * Editors should always try to fill out as many fields as possible, and should always use this template when referencing an online article.
 * Sample output
 * Placing the following code into the editor:


 * Will produce the following in the article text:


 * And will produce the following in the source/reference list at the bottom of the article: