Template:Incomplete: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 17:47, 6 May 2026

Usage

Simply add {{Incomplete}} at the top of an article. Up to four specific issues may be supplied as named parameters.

⚠️This article has been marked as incomplete. Sourcing or verifiability needs additional work.

In particular:

Sources are needed in section X
Formatting does not match the blueprint

A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal.

More info ▼

Articles must provide verifiable, credible evidence for their claims and avoid relying on forum posts, personal blogs, or other unverifiable sources. You can help by replacing weak citations with reputable reporting, corporate communications, receipts, repair logs, or independent investigative coverage that demonstrates the systemic relevance required by the Mission statement and Moderator Guidelines.

Parameters

Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4 — list specific issues with the article.
nocat=yes — suppress automatic categorisation.
clear=false — don't insert a {{clear}} before the box.

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⚠️This article has been marked as incomplete. Sourcing or verifiability needs additional work.

A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal.

More info ▼

Articles must provide verifiable, credible evidence for their claims and avoid relying on forum posts, personal blogs, or other unverifiable sources. You can help by replacing weak citations with reputable reporting, corporate communications, receipts, repair logs, or independent investigative coverage that demonstrates the systemic relevance required by the Mission statement and Moderator Guidelines.

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-= Notice: This Article Requires Additional Verification =
+<noinclude>
+== Usage ==
-This article has been flagged for '''verification concerns'''. While the topic might have merit, the claims presented lack citations that live up to our standards, or rely on sources that are questionable or unverifiable by our standards. Articles must meet the [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/Moderator_Guidelines Moderator Guidelines] and [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/Mission_statement Mission Statement]; factual accuracy and systemic relevance are required for inclusion here!
+Simply add <code><nowiki>{{Incomplete}}</nowiki></code> at the top of an article. Up to four specific issues may be supplied as named parameters.
+{{Incomplete|Issue 1=Sources are needed in section X|Issue 2=Formatting does not match the blueprint}}
-== Why This Article Is In Question ==
+=== Parameters ===
-Articles in this wiki are required to:
+* <code>Issue 1</code>, <code>Issue 2</code>, <code>Issue 3</code>, <code>Issue 4</code> — list specific issues with the article.
-* Provide verifiable & credible evidence to substantiate claims.
+* <code>nocat=yes</code> — suppress automatic categorisation.
-* Avoid relying on anecdotal, unsourced, or suspicious citations that lack legitimacy.
+* <code>clear=false</code> — don't insert a <code><nowiki>{{clear}}</nowiki></code> before the box.
-* Make sure that all claims are backed by reliable documentation or reporting from reputable sources.
+=== Live preview ===
+</noinclude>{{#switch:{{{clear|}}}|#default={{clear}}|false=}}<div style="border:1px solid rgba(215,169,33,0.8); background:rgba(215,169,33,0.08); padding:6px 12px; margin:0.5em auto; border-radius:3px; font-size:0.95em; max-width:600px;">
-Examples of issues that trigger this notice:
+<span style="font-size:1.5em; margin-right:8px; vertical-align:middle; line-height:1;">⚠️</span><span style="vertical-align:middle;">'''This article has been marked as incomplete'''. Sourcing or verifiability needs additional work.</span>{{#if:{{{Issue 1|}}}|<div style="margin-top:1em;">In particular:<ol style="margin:0.2em 0 0 1.5em;"><li><u>{{{Issue 1}}}</u></li>{{#if:{{{Issue 2|}}}|<li><u>{{{Issue 2}}}</u></li>}}{{#if:{{{Issue 3|}}}|<li><u>{{{Issue 3}}}</u></li>}}{{#if:{{{Issue 4|}}}|<li><u>{{{Issue 4}}}</u></li>}}</ol></div>}}
-* A topic that heavily relies on forum posts, personal blogs, or other unverifiable sources.
+<div style="margin-top:4px;">A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard|noticeboard]] or the <code>#appeals</code> channel in either [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki/ Zulip] or [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Discord] to request removal.</div>
-* Unsupported claims with no evidence or citations to back them up.
+<div style="text-align:center; margin-top:0.3em;"><span class="mw-customtoggle-incompletemore" style="cursor:pointer; font-size:0.85em; font-weight:bold;">More info ▼</span></div>
-* Citations to disreputable sources, like non-expert blogs or sites known for spreading misinformation.
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-incompletemore" style="margin-top:0.4em; padding-top:0.4em; border-top:1px solid rgba(215,169,33,0.3); font-size:0.9em;">
+Articles must provide verifiable, credible evidence for their claims and avoid relying on forum posts, personal blogs, or other unverifiable sources. You can help by replacing weak citations with reputable reporting, corporate communications, receipts, repair logs, or independent investigative coverage that demonstrates the systemic relevance required by the [[Mission statement]] and [[Moderator Guidelines]].
-== How You Can Improve This Article ==
+</div>
-To address verification concerns:
+</div><includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}||{{#ifeq:{{{nocat|}}}|yes||[[Category:Articles in need of additional work]][[Category:Articles with verification concerns or other deficiencies]]}}}}</includeonly>
-* Replace or supplement weak citations with credible, verifiable sources.
-* Make sure that claims are backed by reputable reporting or independent documentation.
-* Provide additional evidence to demonstrate systemic relevance and factual accuracy. For example:
-  * Avoid: Claims based entirely on personal anecdotes or hearsay without supporting documentation.
-  * Include: Corporate policies, internal communications, receipts, repair logs, verifiable video evidence, or credible investigative reports.
-If you believe this notice has been placed in error, or once the article has been updated to address these concerns, please visit the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our Discord server: [https://discord.gg/WUW6GGDMvW Join Here].
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