tekstiviitejärjestelmän

Tekstiviitejärjestelmä, often referred to as the "text reference system" in English, is a method used within Finnish academic and professional writing to cite sources directly within the body of the text. This system aims to provide immediate attribution for information, ideas, or direct quotes taken from other works. It typically involves placing the author's last name and the year of publication in parentheses after the referenced material. For instance, (Virtanen 2023) or (Mäkinen & Nieminen 2022).

The purpose of a tekstiviitejärjestelmä is to allow readers to easily identify the origin of the information and to distinguish between the writer's own contributions and those of others. This is crucial for academic integrity, preventing plagiarism, and enabling further research. When a direct quote is used, the page number is often included as well, for example, (Virtanen 2023, 15).

Tekstiviitejärjestelmä is usually accompanied by a comprehensive bibliography or reference list at the end of the document. This list provides the full publication details for each source cited in the text, allowing readers to locate and consult the original works. Different academic disciplines and institutions may have slight variations in their preferred tekstiviitejärjestelmä, but the core principle of in-text citation remains consistent. Adhering to the established citation style is essential for clear and credible academic work.