viittauskohteeseen

A viittauskohde, which translates to "reference target" or "citation target" in English, is a term used in academic and technical writing to denote the specific work or source to which a citation refers. When an author makes a claim or presents information, they often include a citation to indicate where that information was found. The viittauskohde is the actual publication, article, book, website, or other medium that contains the original source material.

The purpose of clearly identifying the viittauskohde is to allow readers to locate and verify the information presented. It upholds academic integrity by giving credit to the original authors and preventing plagiarism. In academic contexts, a viittauskohde is typically listed in a bibliography or reference list at the end of a document, providing full details such as author, title, publication date, and publisher or journal information. This detailed information enables readers to find the exact source material themselves for further research or confirmation.

The format for presenting a viittauskohde varies depending on the citation style used, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or IEEE. Each style has specific rules for how authors, titles, and publication details should be presented to ensure consistency and clarity within a given field or publication. Regardless of the style, the fundamental role of the viittauskohde remains the same: to direct the reader to the original source of information.