Viiteteksti

Viiteteksti is a Finnish term that translates to "reference text" or "citation text" in English. It refers to the part of a document that provides the source information for a claim or statement made within the main body of the text. This is a crucial element in academic writing, research papers, articles, and any form of content that relies on external information to support its arguments.

The primary purpose of viiteteksti is to give credit to the original authors and to allow readers to verify the information presented. It helps to establish credibility and avoid plagiarism. In academic contexts, a well-constructed viiteteksti demonstrates the author's engagement with existing scholarship and their ability to integrate it into their own work.

Viiteteksti can take various forms depending on the citation style being used, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or a specific institutional style guide. It typically includes details like the author's name, publication date, title of the work, and publication information (e.g., journal name, publisher, page numbers). This information is usually presented in a bibliography or reference list at the end of the document, and often in a condensed form (e.g., author-date) within the text itself, known as in-text citations. The accurate and consistent application of viiteteksti is essential for scholarly integrity.