lähdemerkinnän
Lähdemerkinnän is a Finnish term that translates to "source citation" or "reference citation" in English. It refers to the act of providing attribution for information, ideas, or data that have been borrowed or used from another source. In academic writing, research, and journalism, proper source citation is crucial for several reasons. It acknowledges the original author's intellectual property, prevents plagiarism, and allows readers to verify the information presented by locating the original sources.
There are various styles and formats for creating lähdemerkinnät, depending on the field of study or publication.
In academic contexts, forgetting to include a lähdemerkinnän for borrowed material can have serious consequences, including