Viiteluettelon

Viiteluettelon is a term used in Finnish academic writing to refer to the reference list at the end of a document. It provides full bibliographic details for all sources cited in the work and enables readers to locate those sources. In practice, the viiteluettelo is part of the broader system of citations and references that supports scholarly transparency and attribution. While the exact terminology may vary between institutions, the concept remains the same: a complete, orderly catalog of sources that informed the research.

The viiteluettelon is typically arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author. Entries are formatted according to a chosen citation style, such as APA, Harvard, Chicago, or Vancouver, and the required elements depend on the type of source. Common elements include author names, year of publication, title, publication data, and, for online sources, a URL or DOI. If online content expires or changes, access dates may be required by the style in use.

Entry types covered in a viiteluettelo include books, journal articles, chapters in edited volumes, theses, conference proceedings, and web resources. A book entry generally lists author, year, title, edition (if applicable), place of publication, and publisher; a journal article includes author, year, article title, journal name, volume, issue, and page range. For online sources, the URL or DOI is added, with an access date if mandated by the chosen style.

Different disciplines and institutions may favor different citation styles, but the viiteluettelon serves a uniform purpose: to document sources clearly and consistently, enabling verification, attribution, and academic integrity.