User:Bobby Cohn/SourceAssess

SourceAssess
DescriptionEasily create source assessment tables from the references present in an article.
AuthorBobby Cohn
First released23 April 2026
(45 days ago) (2026-04-23)
Updated29 April 2026
(39 days ago) (29 April 2026)
SourceUser:Bobby Cohn/SourceAssess.js

SourceAssess is a user script that allows a user to easily generate a {{source assess table}} or {{ORGCRIT assess table}} comprised of the sources present in an article, built directly from the source material. It parses the page for <ref></ref> HTML tags that Wikipedia uses to generate it's inline citations and presents the final table in an easy to copy-and-paste format.

Usage

SourceAssess places an "Assess sources" button in the tools section. Clicking the button prompts the user through each of the references present on a given article. The user is then given the option to assess the references on all of independence, reliability, and significant coverage. It allows the user to give additional optional justification for each assessment. References may be skipped if they are not wanted in the final assessment table. If no sources are present on a given page, then a reference list may be generated from scratch.

The tool then generates a final {{source assess table}} or {{ORGCRIT assess table }}with individual rows for each source populated using the {{source assess}} or {{ORGCRIT assess}} wrapper. This allows for assessing sources beyond the limit of 10 found in the main table. This final table is presented to the user for review, and gives the ability to copy the code necessary to generate the table. This table may be placed in discussions such as those at WP:Articles for deletion.

Usage of the SourceAssess tool
  • The Assess sources button in the Tools sidebar. If Tools is located in the dropdown menu, it can be found there instead.
    The Assess sources button in the Tools sidebar. If Tools is located in the dropdown menu, it can be found there instead.
  • The window allowing for assessment for each criteria and optional justifications of each reference.
    The window allowing for assessment for each criteria and optional justifications of each reference.
  • The ability to edit or remove references that are scanned from the source of the page, or add custom references to the assessment list.
    The ability to edit or remove references that are scanned from the source of the page, or add custom references to the assessment list.
  • The completed {{source assess table}} with each reference rated, and the ability to copy the completed code for any discussion.
    The completed {{source assess table}} with each reference rated, and the ability to copy the completed code for any discussion.

Installation

The easiest way to install this script is to use User:Enterprisey/script-installer and click the button in the infobox. Alternatively, you can copy the following into your common.js page. 

importScript('User:Bobby Cohn/SourceAssess.js'); // Backlink: [[User:Bobby Cohn/SourceAssess.js]]

Note: You will need to manually bypass your cache after installation. Visit Wikipedia:Bypass your cache to see how to do this.

Version history

  • v26.04.29 - Reference editing and blank table building.
  • v26.04.26 - Adding ORGCRIT table functionality.
  • v26.04.25 - Publication of working release.
  • v26.04.23 - Initial beta release.

Known issues

Please report bugs on the talk page. Thank you

See also

  • User:DannyS712/SATG — A similar script that allows you to manually enter information into a table

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