Disadvantages of using footnotes
Disadvantages of using footnotes
Negative impact: Sometimes, footnotes create a negative impact on the minds of readers because of the look it gives to a page, after referencing. Since they appear at the end of the page, it might get unclear for the readers to comprehend them.
Acquire more space: In some situations, footnotes are really long, and thus, they end up acquiring more space on the main text page. Though it’s okay for the writers legally to present such document, but it somehow destroys the visual appeal of the page.
Difficult to manage: If the footnotes are too lengthy, then there is a risk that they end up dominating the page. Thus, it becomes difficult for the author to decide where to place the footnotes on the page.
Similarities between Endnotes and Footnotes
One of the biggest similarities that these two methods hold is that they serve the same purpose for a document. They are used to add information that is already provided in the main body of the document. They either explain some point mentioned in the document or expand upon its material included in the document. The writer should take a note of this fact that both these methods of referencing contain background material, bibliographical information, and other references.
To find footnotes or endnotes in some document, all you need to do is to look for a small number in superscript. This superscript simply indicates the use of endnotes and footnotes. However, when the author needs to add a few endnotes or footnotes, then he can use asterisks or other alphanumeric symbols. Every endnote or footnote in a document begins with the same number to the corresponding part of the text that has been allotted. This is done so that the readers do not face much difficulty while understanding the references.
Difference between Endnotes and Footnotes
One of the biggest differences what these two methods hold against each other is their placement inside a document. They appear either within the text or the document. Endnotes appear at the end of the written word or text, whereas, footnotes as the name suggests, appear at the ‘foot’ of the page. The font used for endnotes and footnotes is smaller than the one used for the main text of the document or book.
