Siteeraus

Siteeraus, in Finnish academic and professional writing, is the practice of citing or quoting sources. It serves to acknowledge the origins of information or ideas and to allow readers to locate the original material. Siteeraus encompasses both direct quotation (suora siteeraus) and paraphrase (parafraasi).

In Finnish writing, siteeraus is guided by style guides that specify how to format in-text citations and reference lists. In-text citations appear next to the quoted or paraphrased material and refer readers to a full bibliographic entry in the reference list. Common practices include author–year citations or other formats depending on discipline and guide.

Direct quotation: Use quotation marks and reproduce the exact wording from the source; include page or section numbers where available. For longer quotes, many styles permit block quotes. Accuracy and faithful reproduction are essential.

Paraphrase: Rephrase ideas in your own words while preserving original meaning, and still provide a citation. A good paraphrase reflects an understanding of the source and should not imitate the original wording too closely.

Ethics and types of sources: Proper siteeraus prevents plagiarism and supports verification. It applies to books, articles, reports, web content, and other materials. Always distinguish your analysis from sourced material and verify quotations against the original text. See also source citation, plagiarism, and paraphrase practices.