lähdekuvauksesta
Lähdekuvaus, or source description, refers to the process of documenting the origin and characteristics of a particular source of information. This is crucial in various fields, including academic research, journalism, and historical studies, to ensure transparency, verifiability, and proper attribution. A comprehensive source description typically includes details about the author or creator, the date of creation, the type of source (e.g., book, article, website, interview), its publication or dissemination method, and its intended audience.
The purpose of a source description is to allow others to locate and evaluate the source independently.
Different disciplines may have specific conventions for what constitutes a sufficient source description. However, the core