referentielijst

Referentielijst is a Dutch term that refers to a list of sources that have been cited or used to support statements in a document. It functions as the references section of a text, allowing readers to locate and verify the information presented. The concept is a part of standard bibliographic practice in many fields of writing and research.

A referentielijst typically includes the core bibliographic details needed to identify each source. Common elements are the author or authors, publication year, title of the work, and publication information such as the publisher or journal, volume and issue numbers, page range, and, for online sources, a URL or DOI. The exact details and order follow a chosen citation style, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or Vancouver. The list is usually placed at the end of a document and may be organized alphabetically by author surname or by the numbering scheme used in the in-text citations.

In practice, the referentielijst is distinct from a bibliografie in that it focuses on sources actually cited in the text, providing a direct link to the evidence supporting the document’s claims. Some institutions also use referentielijst to refer to a standardized set of reference works or regulatory citations relevant to a specific field, regulatory framework, or scholarly discipline.

Accuracy and consistency are essential. Each entry should be complete and formatted according to the selected style, and all cited sources should appear in the list while non-cited sources are typically excluded. Access dates are often included for online materials when required by a style guide.

Overall, the referentielijst is a key tool for transparency, reproducibility, and scholarly integrity in Dutch-language writing.