tilvísanagrunni

Tilvísanagrunni is a structured collection of bibliographic records used to catalog sources referenced in a written work. It functions as a reference management tool that helps authors attribute ideas properly, verify claims, and enable readers to locate sources. A tilvísanagrunni typically records fields such as author(s), title, year of publication, publisher, place of publication, edition, volume and issue (where relevant), page numbers, ISBN/ISSN, and identifiers like DOI or stable URLs. Some entries may also include notes on edition, translator, or edition-specific details.

In practice, tilvísanagrunni can be maintained manually or with software. Common workflows include importing data from bibliographic databases, exporting in standard formats (for example BibTeX, RIS, or EndNote XML), and integrating with word processors to automate in-text citations and the bibliography. The use of a tilvísanagrunni supports various citation styles, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, and Vancouver, which dictate how information is presented in the reference list.

In Icelandic scholarly contexts, tilvísanagrunni underpins academic integrity and verifiability. It may function as part of a university or library system, or as a personal database that stores sources for multiple projects. The term can refer to the bibliography at the end of a work or to a more comprehensive database used across works and disciplines.

Challenges associated with tilvísanagrunni include maintaining consistency across entries, disambiguating authors with similar names, and ensuring the persistence of identifiers. Developments in linked data, persistent identifiers, and interoperability standards continue to improve the integration of tilvísanagrunni with databases and publishing workflows.