viitatason
Viitatason is a theoretical framework used to assess the quality of citations and references in written texts. It has appeared in information science discussions as a way to move beyond simple source location checks toward a structured, quantitative evaluation of reference quality.
The framework defines a reference through four dimensions: credibility (the trustworthiness and authority of the source),
In practice, viitatason can be applied during manuscript review, peer evaluation, or library curation. Scoring can
Usage and reception: The framework has been discussed in scholarly articles and teaching materials as a tool
Limitations and criticisms: Critics note subjectivity in dimension weighting, potential for inconsistent scoring, and the risk
See also: citation analysis, information literacy, credibility assessment.