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Footnotes vs. Endnotes
Footnotes
Examples:
She always reads the footnotes for added insight.Footnotes clarified the author's context and sources.A thick book with numerous footnotes occupied the desk.
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This word has no antonymsEndnotes
Examples:
The endnotes provided additional reading suggestions.For references, please see the comprehensive endnotes.She consulted the endnotes to understand the author's sources.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Footnotes are found at the bottom of the same page where the reference is made, making them easy to find while reading.
- Endnotes are all collected at the end of a chapter or document, which can disrupt reading if you need to refer back and forth.
- Footnotes provide immediate context, while endnotes allow for a more streamlined-looking page.
- If you prefer less clutter on a page, endnotes are preferable as they keep the main text uncluttered.
- Footnotes are useful when you want readers to have quick access to the note without leaving the page.
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