lähdeviittein

Lähdeviittein is a Finnish term used to describe the presence of source references or citations in a text. It refers to the instrumental plural form of the noun lähdeviite (source reference) and is commonly used to indicate that a document is accompanied by bibliographic citations.

In practice, lähdeviittein indicates that statements, claims, or data are supported by cited sources. It is often encountered in academic writing, research reports, and guideline texts as a way to describe the degree of documentation. The term is not a particular citation style itself; rather, it signals that sources have been used and organized within the text, regardless of whether the references follow APA, Chicago, Vancouver, or another style.

Lähdeviittein can be used in various constructions, such as referring to a text that is “kirjoitettu lähdeviittein” (written with citations) or a “lähdeviittein varustettu raportti” (a report equipped with citations). It is closely related to mutta distinct from “lähdeviitteet,” which specifically denotes the actual list of sources at the end of a work. Together, the concepts help readers assess scholarly rigor and traceability of information.

Guidelines for use emphasize consistency and accuracy in documenting sources, clear linkage between claims and references, and adherence to an appropriate citation style. While lähdeviittein highlights the presence of citations, precise formatting and completeness are governed by the chosen or required style guidelines. See also: lähdeviitteet, viittaukset, lähde.