Dokumentoiduilla

Dokumentoiduilla is a Finnish term used to describe practices, statements, or states that are grounded in documented evidence. In contemporary discourse it appears in journalism, archival science, and information studies to signal that claims and narratives are substantiated by verifiable sources, records, or documents rather than by memory or rumor.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from the verb dokumentoida (to document) and the suffix -illa, which marks manner or instrument. The inflected form dokumentoiduilla functions as a plural allative, roughly conveying “on the documented [things]” or “with the documented sources.” In usage it is often employed as a stylistic device to foreground sourcing, for example in phrases referencing documented sources or documented evidence.

Usage and contexts: in data journalism, historia kirjoitus, and academic writing, dokumentoiduilla serves to frame conclusions around traceable materials such as archives, official records, or digital datasets. It appears in discussions about transparency, reproducibility, and accountability, and can be used to describe methodologies or results that rely on documented materials.

Limitations and critique: some scholars note that an emphasis on documentation can risk marginalizing interpretation, context, or tacit knowledge. Others warn that not all relevant information is captured in documents, so overreliance on dokumentoiduilla approaches may overlook intangible factors or undocumented practices.

See also: Documentation, Source criticism, Data journalism, Archival science.