User talk:Turkeytimtam

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Your edit
Sources must actually discuss the subject, ie a source backing a statement on mowing devils and crop circles must discuss mowing devils and crop circles. Using a source that doesn't to construct an argument is what we call original research -- see WP:OR. And claims such as a statement about a literature review need a source also. We can't use our own conclusions in articles. If you want to cite a source, please make sure you use the citation style already in the article - WP:CITE might help. Most new users, including me, don't understand our policy on original research, so don't feel bad your edit was reverted. Dougweller (talk) 12:07, 22 February 2012 (UTC)