| Location |
At the bottom of the page where they are cited |
At the end of a chapter or document |
| Accessibility |
Immediately accessible for readers |
Readers must flip to the end to find the details |
| Use |
Common in academic papers, books, articles |
Used when text flow is crucial, less disruptive |
| Visibility |
Visible on the same page as the reference |
Not immediately visible; less intrusive |
| Frequency of Use |
More frequently used in humanities |
Often used in books, especially non-fiction |
| Detail Level |
Can be detailed but usually concise to not disrupt reading flow |
Can be longer as they do not interrupt the page layout |
| Reader Engagement |
Encourages immediate engagement with additional information |
May be overlooked if the reader does not flip to the end |
| Publication Formats |
Preferred in formats where immediate information is beneficial |
Preferred in formats aiming for a cleaner page layout |
