Tilvitnanaskrár
Tilvitnanaskrár, often translated as citation indexes or bibliographies, are structured lists of references that document sources used in academic or research work. They serve as a crucial component of scholarly communication, allowing readers to trace the intellectual lineage of an idea and verify the information presented. The primary purpose of a tilvitnanaskrá is to provide full bibliographic details for all cited works, including authors, titles, publication dates, and venue information such as journals, books, or conference proceedings.
These lists are typically found at the end of a research paper, thesis, dissertation, or book. They
Beyond simply listing sources, tilvitnanaskrár indirectly contribute to the scholarly record by acknowledging the contributions of