shortened citation
[/ˈʃɔːrtənd saɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: shortened citations
citação abreviada
1. A brief form of a citation used in academic or legal writing after the first full citation has been provided, typically containing only essential information such as author's last name, abbreviated title, and page number
After the first full citation, subsequent references use a shortened citation format such as (Smith 45) or (Smith, Brief History 45).
Após a citação completa inicial, as referências subsequentes usam formato de citação abreviada, como (Silva 45) ou (Silva, Breve História 45).
2. In legal writing, a condensed version of a case name and citation used in footnotes or endnotes after the full citation appears initially
The shortened citation 'Smith v. Jones, 123 F.3d 456' appears in subsequent footnotes instead of repeating the full case information.
A citação abreviada 'Silva v. Jones, 123 F.3d 456' aparece em notas de rodapé subsequentes em vez de repetir a informação completa do caso.
Shortened citations are essential in academic and legal writing across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, academic institutions follow citation standards similar to international conventions. In the USA, different disciplines use different style guides (MLA for humanities, APA for social sciences, Chicago for history, and Bluebook for law), each with specific rules for shortened citations. Understanding the appropriate shortened citation format is crucial for academic integrity and proper documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in shortened citation form
using a shortened citation
shortened citation method
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