Source Templates is a feature that some genealogy software programs now offer. When you create a citation to reference a source in your genealogy research, the source templates tool prompts you for the necessary information. You simply fill in the blanks, and it constructs the actual source citation. Citations are then complete, and in standard format.
But should you use Source Templates? I say No! The reason? Most if not all genealogy programs have yet to get their source templates feature working properly. Besides minor problems with formatting and punctuation, the most serious issue is: You will not be able to use your source citations outside of your genealogy program.