Generally speaking, there are two different types of ways to cite materials in any piece of academic research writing. Citing materials can be done through either (a) in-text citations, or (b) footnotes or endnotes.
The only difference between a footnote and an endnote is location. Footnotes, as the name suggest, appear at the “foot” of the page, i.e., at the bottom of the page. Endnotes, on the other hand, and also like the name suggests, come at the “end” of the document, whether it is a research paper, a chapter, an article, a book, or a chapter in a book. Preference for one over the other is generally up to the publisher and/or the journal, so note so be sure to check their publication requirements so you’re aware of which format is preferred, or even if it is an option.1 Continue reading