Question
Download Solution PDFWhile writing reports/manuscripts researchers sometime use the abbreviation 'fn' which implies:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe abbreviation "fn" in research reports and manuscripts most commonly refers to footnote.
footnote:
- A footnote is a reference to a source of information that is placed at the bottom of a page.
- Footnotes are often used to provide additional information or to cite sources.
- The other options are possible meanings of "fn", but they are less common.
- Figure number is sometimes abbreviated as "fn". However, this is less common than "fig" or "figure".
- Following number(s) is not a common abbreviation. It would be more likely to be written out as "following numbers" or "following number".
- Final note is not a common abbreviation. It would be more likely to be written out as "final note" or "last note".
Therefore, the most likely meaning of "fn" in research reports and manuscripts is footnote.
Last updated on Jun 6, 2025
-> The UGC NET Exam Schedule 2025 for June has been released on its official website.
-> The UGC NET Application Correction Window 2025 is available from 14th May to 15th May 2025.
-> The UGC NET 2025 online application form submission closed on 12th May 2025.
-> The June 2025 Exam will be conducted from 21st June to 30th June 2025
-> The UGC-NET exam takes place for 85 subjects, to determine the eligibility for 'Junior Research Fellowship’ and ‘Assistant Professor’ posts, as well as for PhD. admissions.
-> The exam is conducted bi-annually - in June and December cycles.
-> The exam comprises two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I consists of 50 questions and Paper II consists of 100 questions.
-> The candidates who are preparing for the exam can check the UGC NET Previous Year Papers and UGC NET Test Series to boost their preparations.