See it in a sentence
“Every direct quotation requires a citation.”
Learn it well
Teacher tip
A citation points to the source; a reference list gives full details.
Common mistake
Don’t copy ideas without a citation.
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citation
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CEFR C1IELTS 7.0+nounDifficulty 4/5
Definition
A reference to a source used in academic writing.
In simple English
A note showing where information came from.