Viitehintajärjestelmä

Viitehintajärjestelmä, often referred to as the citation system, is a method used in academic writing to acknowledge the sources of information used in a work. This system helps to maintain academic integrity, avoid plagiarism, and give credit to the original authors. The most common citation systems include the Harvard system, the Vancouver system, and the APA system.

The Harvard system, also known as the author-date system, is widely used in humanities and social sciences. It requires the author's last name and the year of publication in the text, with a full reference list at the end of the document. For example, (Smith, 2020) would be cited in the text, with a corresponding entry in the reference list.

The Vancouver system is commonly used in medical and health sciences. It includes the author's last name, initials, and the year of publication in the text, followed by a number that corresponds to the reference list. For example, (Smith J, 2020) would be cited in the text, with a corresponding numbered entry in the reference list.

The APA system, developed by the American Psychological Association, is used in social and behavioral sciences. It requires the author's last name and the year of publication in the text, with a full reference list at the end of the document. For example, (Smith, 2020) would be cited in the text, with a corresponding entry in the reference list.

Each citation system has its own rules and guidelines, which authors must follow to ensure consistency and accuracy. It is essential for researchers and students to understand and correctly apply the citation system relevant to their field of study.