loppuviitejärjestelmän

Loppuviitejärjestelmä, sometimes translated as a footnote system or endnote system, is a method used in academic writing and other formal documents to provide supplementary information or citations without disrupting the main text. Typically, these references appear at the end of a chapter or the entire document. Each footnote or endnote is indicated by a superscript number in the body of the text, which corresponds to a numbered entry in the reference section.

The purpose of a loppuviitejärjestelmä is multifaceted. It allows authors to include detailed explanations, tangential information, or acknowledgments that might otherwise clutter the main narrative. More importantly, it serves as a crucial tool for academic integrity by citing sources, allowing readers to verify information and explore further research. Different citation styles, such as Chicago, MLA, or APA, have specific rules for formatting these references. While footnotes appear at the bottom of the page where they are referenced, endnotes are compiled collectively at the end of the work. The choice between footnotes and endnotes often depends on the specific style guide or personal preference, with endnotes sometimes being preferred for their tidiness in the main text.