Definitions
- Referring to a source of information in an academic paper or research article. - Short for 'reference', which is a list of sources cited in a paper or article. - Used in academic writing to indicate the source of a particular piece of information.
- Referring to a source of information in an academic paper or research article. - A reference to a source of information in a specific format, such as APA or MLA. - Used in academic writing to indicate the source of a particular piece of information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used in academic writing to indicate the source of information.
- 2Both words are used to give credit to the original author or creator of the information.
- 3Both words are important in avoiding plagiarism in academic writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ref is often used as a shortened form of 'reference', while citation refers specifically to the act of citing a source.
- 2Format: Citation often refers to a specific format, such as APA or MLA, while ref does not have a specific format associated with it.
- 3Placement: Ref is often used at the end of a sentence or paragraph, while citation can be used within a sentence or at the end of a sentence.
- 4Scope: Ref can refer to a list of sources cited in a paper, while citation refers to the individual reference to a specific source.
- 5Connotation: Citation is often associated with a more formal tone, while ref can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Ref and citation are both used in academic writing to indicate the source of information and avoid plagiarism. However, ref is often used as a shortened form of 'reference' and can refer to a list of sources cited in a paper, while citation refers specifically to the act of citing a source in a specific format and is often associated with a more formal tone.
