Intextviite

Intextviite is a term used to describe an in-text citation, a brief reference embedded in the main text of an academic document that points readers to the source of a claim or idea. Its primary purpose is to give credit to original authors and to enable readers to locate the full bibliographic entry in a references list or bibliography.

A typical intextviite includes indicators such as the author’s surname, the publication year, and, when required, page numbers. The exact format depends on the citation style being used. Some styles place the information in parentheses at the end of a sentence, while others integrate the author’s name into the sentence and include the year in parentheses. Common variants exist across styles like APA, MLA, Chicago, and others.

Intextviites are usually linked to a full citation in a references section or to notes, depending on the system. They serve to attribute ideas without requiring readers to search the entire text for sources, supporting academic integrity and enabling verification of sources.

Examples (illustrative, not style-exclusive): (Smith, 2020, p. 15) or Smith (2020, p. 15); for MLA, (Smith 2020, 15). In author-date styles, the year is essential, while some humanistic styles emphasize narrative integration of the author’s name. Authors should follow the specific guidelines of their discipline or publisher to ensure consistent and correct formatting.

See also: citations, bibliographies, reference management.