Heimildir

Heimildir is the Icelandic term for a source or reference used in scholarly writing. The word is commonly encountered in academic contexts in Iceland, and the plural form heimildir refers to multiple sources. In practice, authors document their heimildir in a reference list or bibliography, often under headings such as heimildaskrá or bibliography.

Heimildir encompasses a wide range of materials, including primary sources such as original manuscripts, official records, or datasets, as well as secondary sources such as scholarly articles, monographs, and reviews. In Icelandic bibliographies, each entry typically provides information such as author, title, publication venue, date, and identifiers (ISBN, DOI, URL). The term emphasizes the evidentiary role of cited works in supporting claims, interpretations, or quotations.

Usage conventions for heimildir are described in Icelandic style guides and university manuals, which provide guidelines for formatting, order of elements, and punctuation. While practices may vary by institution or publication, the concept of listing reliable sources remains central to academic integrity and scholarly communication in Icelandic writing.

See also: bibliography, references, citations, Icelandic language.