Definitions
- Referring to a phrase or sentence taken from a book, speech, or other source. - Used to provide evidence or support for an argument or idea. - Talking about a direct quote that is attributed to a specific author or speaker.
- Referring to a mention of a source or author in a written work. - Used to give credit to the original author or source of information. - Talking about a citation or footnote that provides additional information or context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve acknowledging the source of information.
- 2Both are used to support an argument or idea.
- 3Both can be used in academic writing.
- 4Both require proper citation and attribution.
- 5Both can be used to add credibility to a statement.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of information: Quotation refers to a direct quote from a source, while reference can refer to any mention of a source.
- 2Purpose: Quotation is used to provide evidence or support for an argument, while reference is used to give credit to the original author or source of information.
- 3Form: Quotation is a direct copy of the original text, while reference is a brief mention of the source.
- 4Placement: Quotation is typically placed within the text, while reference is usually listed at the end of the document.
Remember this!
Quotation and reference are both used to acknowledge the source of information and add credibility to a statement. However, the difference between quotation and reference is their type of information, purpose, form, placement, and length. A quotation is a direct quote from a source used to provide evidence or support for an argument, while a reference is a brief mention of the source used to give credit to the original author or source of information.
