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from the subject of the article. Not: books or articles written by the subject (including interviews), articles paid for by the subject, press releases, a Q&A interview where virtually all of the information is just the subject or a spokesperson speaking for themselves.
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sources that discuss the topic directly and in detail. Not: passing mentions, directory listings, government records, or any old thing that happens to have the topic's name in it.
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Readers should be able to rely on what they read and be able to
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Notability, reliable sources, and independent sources
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significant coverage
reliable
tabloids
independent
verify
add footnotes
reliable sources
policy or guideline
The answer to life, the universe, and everything
Talk:Earth
Knowledge:Don't cite WP42 at AfD
Knowledge:Cite WP42 at AfD
Knowledge:Everything you need to know
Knowledge:Common sourcing mistakes (notability)
Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
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Knowledge in brief
Core content policies
All policies, in brief
Conflict of interest tips
Jimbo on paid advocacy
Medical editors' guide
New editors' guide
No personal attacks (attack the edit, not the user)

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