source notes

[/sɔːrs noʊts/]
nounpl: source notes
notas de fonte
1. Bibliographic references or citations that indicate the origin of information, quotations, or data used in a document, research paper, or publication
The academic paper included detailed source notes at the end of each chapter.
O artigo acadêmico incluía notas de fonte detalhadas ao final de cada capítulo.
2. Annotations or footnotes that credit and identify the sources from which specific facts, ideas, or quotes are derived
Without proper source notes, it is difficult to verify the accuracy of the claims.
Sem notas de fonte adequadas, é difícil verificar a precisão das afirmações.
3. In software or programming, comments or documentation that explain the origin or basis of particular code segments or dependencies
The developer left source notes explaining why a particular library was chosen.
O desenvolvedor deixou notas de fonte explicando por que uma biblioteca específica foi escolhida.
Source notes are fundamental in academic writing in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities, the ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) standard is commonly used for formatting source notes, while American institutions typically follow MLA, APA, or Chicago style guidelines. Properly attributed source notes are considered essential for academic integrity and are strictly enforced in institutional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
citationsreferencesfootnotesattributionsbibliographic notesendnotes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notas de fonte
Most common usage in academic and professional contexts
Brazil
notas bibliográficas
Alternative term emphasizing bibliographic aspect
Portugal
notas de origem
Alternative phrasing used in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
referências de fonte
Variation emphasizing reference aspect

Related Words

bibliographycitationfootnoteendnoteattributionreference listdocumentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cite sources
give credit where credit is due
track your sources
verify your sources
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