referensie
Referensie is a Dutch term that directly translates to “reference” in English. It refers to the practice of citing sources of information in written, spoken, or digital texts. The basic purpose of a referentie is to provide credit to original authors, to allow readers to verify the information, and to support the credibility of the work.
In academic and professional writing, referenties appear as in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, or a bibliography. Common
Beyond print, digital referenties are increasingly used to track sources on the internet. Hyperlinks, DOI numbers,
Referenties are also employed outside academia. In law, business reports, journalism, and scientific documentation, referencing ensures