Endnote: meaning, definitions and examples

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endnote

 

[หˆษ›ndหŒnoสŠt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

academic writing

An endnote is a note placed at the end of a chapter or document, usually used to reference information or provide additional commentary about a point made in the text. They help to cite sources without interrupting the flow of the main text.

Synonyms

citation, footnote, reference.

Examples of usage

  • Please refer to the endnote on page 25 for additional information.
  • The author included an endnote to clarify his argument.
  • You can find more details in the endnote section at the back.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from 'end' meaning the last part, and 'note' which means a short piece of information.
  • It gained popularity in academic writing to refer readers to additional information and citations.
  • The practice of using such notes dates back to the 13th century, evolving with written scholarship.

Literature

  • Famous authors like James Joyce and Virginia Woolf have employed endnotes to provide deep insights into their narratives.
  • Endnotes offer a way for writers to clarify complex ideas without interrupting the flow of the main text.
  • Some literary works intentionally obscure their endnotes to create an enigmatic reading experience.

Education

  • Endnotes help students learn better by allowing them to see sources and gain deeper understanding of topics.
  • Teachers often encourage the use of endnotes in research papers to foster better referencing skills.
  • In many research fields, proper use of endnotes is crucial for academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism.

Publishing

  • In the world of publishing, endnotes may be preferred over footnotes as they keep the pages visually cleaner.
  • Endnotes often lead to digital links in e-books, allowing instant access to referenced materials.
  • Their presence can indicate the level of scholarly rigor associated with a publication, showcasing the author's research.

Pop Culture

  • In films and series, endnotes or similar credits often appear as post-credits scenes that clarify or expand upon the storyline.
  • Online articles and blogs sometimes use endnotes creatively to engage readers with interactive content.

Translations

Translations of the word "endnote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nota final

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคค เคจเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Endnote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ catatan akhir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝั†ะตะฒะฐ ะฟั€ะธะผั–ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypis koล„cowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒ‰ใƒŽใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท note de fin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nota al pie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท son not

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—”๋“œ๋…ธํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุงุญุธุฉ ู†ู‡ุงุฆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvฤ›reฤnรก poznรกmka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvereฤnรก poznรกmka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“ๆŸๆณจ้‡Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konฤna opomba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ enda athugasemd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพาฃา“ั‹ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒœแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ son qeydlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nota final