Definitions
- Describing the act of mentioning a source in a written work. - Referring to the use of a source to support an argument or claim. - Talking about the inclusion of a source in a bibliography or works cited page.
- Describing the act of quoting or paraphrasing a source in a written work. - Referring to the use of a specific piece of information from a source to support an argument or claim. - Talking about the inclusion of a source in a citation or reference list.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of sources in a written work.
- 2Both are used to support arguments or claims.
- 3Both require proper formatting and citation styles.
- 4Both can be used to give credit to the original author or researcher.
- 5Both are important for academic integrity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Referenced is more commonly used to describe the act of mentioning a source, while cited is more commonly used to describe the act of quoting or paraphrasing a source.
- 2Focus: Referenced emphasizes the use of a source to support an argument or claim, while cited emphasizes the specific piece of information being used from a source.
- 3Format: Referenced is often used in the context of a bibliography or works cited page, while cited is often used in the context of in-text citations.
- 4Placement: Referenced is typically used at the end of a sentence or paragraph, while cited is typically used within a sentence or paragraph.
- 5Connotation: Referenced is neutral in tone, while cited can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Referenced and cited are both used to give credit to sources in a written work. However, referenced is more commonly used to describe the act of mentioning a source to support an argument or claim, while cited is more commonly used to describe the act of quoting or paraphrasing a source to support a specific piece of information. Additionally, referenced is often used in the context of a bibliography or works cited page, while cited is often used in the context of in-text citations.
