Wikipedia:Verifiability

What is Verifiability?

Verifiability is one of Wikipedia's core content policies, requiring that all material must be attributable to a reliable, published source.

Why is Verifiability Important?

Verifiability ensures the accuracy and reliability of Wikipedia's content, maintaining the integrity of the encyclopedia.

How to Make Content Verifiable

Editors can make content verifiable by citing reliable sources using inline citations.

Common Issues with Verifiability

Some common issues that arise with verifiability include:

Lack of citations or poor citation quality.
Overreliance on primary sources.
Using sources that are not reliable or are biased.

Tools for Verifiability

Wikipedia provides several tools to help editors verify information, including: