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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Citation VS quotation

What is the difference between citation and quotation?
  

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The quotation is the text included within the " " marks. The citation is the indication of the source of the quotation.

  • The quotation is the text included within the " " marks.
  • The citation is the indication of the source of the quotation.
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9 Answers
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The quotation is the text included within the " " marks. The citation is the indication of the source of the quotation.
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A citation is when you cite a specific source as the resource from which you gleaned certain information. If you cite a source, you might or might not use the exact language from the original source. Or, you might use the exact same language and then "cite the source," of that language.

A quotation is the direct use of specific language that comes from another source, using the exact s
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Is this correct:

A citation is something written and a quotation is something spoken.

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No, I don't use them in that way at all.
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You might have a number of citations and quotations in the same paper. For example:

"For every tax dollar expended on providing public sector mental health care in the community, there is a return on investment in economic growth and savings in other areas that equals $22."

Perryman Report to the LBB, Spring 2010

The above includes a quote, followed by a citation for t
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what are the main differences between citation and quotation?
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Anonymouswhat are the main differences between citation and quotation?
Please read this thread.
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To quote your answer directly, "Generally, in formal writing, one would "cite the source" of the quote." I really like the way in which you explained the difference between 'cite' and 'quote'. Thank you!

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