Nimiviittausjärjestelmä

Nimiviittausjärjestelmä, known in English as the "name reference system" or "citation system," is a method of referencing sources within a written work. This system is employed to acknowledge the origin of ideas, information, and direct quotations used in a text, thereby giving credit to the original authors and allowing readers to locate the sources themselves.

The core principle of a nimiviittausjärjestelmä is to provide a concise in-text citation that directs the reader to a more detailed entry in a bibliography or reference list at the end of the document. Typically, the in-text citation includes the author's last name and the year of publication. For direct quotations, a page number is also usually included.

This system is widely used in academic writing, research papers, books, and other scholarly publications. Its primary advantages include clarity, conciseness, and ease of use for both the writer and the reader. By consistently applying a chosen nimiviittausjärjestelmä, writers can avoid plagiarism and contribute to the integrity of scholarly discourse. Different disciplines and institutions may prefer specific variations of the name reference system, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago, each with its own set of rules for formatting citations and references. The choice of system often depends on the field of study and the specific requirements of the publication or assignment.