Answer to Question #251366 in English for Emmanuella

Question

1. Briefly distinguish between quotation and  citation  
2. Briefly explain when you should use a citation in your academic essay.

Answer 1

Question 1.

A quotation is another author’s exact words, whereas citation is paraphrasing another author’s idea in your own words in a text.  

Question 2.

Citation is used to support the writer’s ideas; it helps show the reader that the writer has done proper research regarding a topic in a research paper or essay. It is also useful when avoiding plagiarism by paraphrasing authors’ ideas using your own words.