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A panoramic view of the Buddhist monastery at Jaulian, a location at Taxila

Claims contradicted by the prevailing view in the relevant academic community should prompt editors to closely and SKEPTICALLY examine the sources for a given claim. BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL WHEN PROPONENTS SAY THERE IS A CONSPIRACY TO SILENCE THEM.

1. IT IS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE TO ASK OTHER EDITORS TO PRODUCE THEIR SOURCES. 2. THE BURDEN OF EVIDENCE LIES WITH THE EDITOR WHO HAS MADE THE EDIT IN QUESTION. 3. ANY UNSOURCED MATERIAL MAY BE REMOVED BY ANY EDITOR.

Make your writing verifiable

1. Avoid weasel words such as, "Some people say…" 2. Find a specific person or group who holds that opinion. 3. Give a citation to a reputable publication in which they express that opinion.

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		The Barnstar of Diligence
		This Barnstar of Diligence is awarded to CiteCop for improving the verifiability and quality of Wikipedia. Stifle (talk) 18:00, 23 October 2006 (UTC)