difference between citation and quotation
Let's Compare Citation and Quotation. 1  CITATION VS.  Citation. Broadly, a citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source (not always the original source). Citation \Ci*tation\, n. [F. citation, LL. citatio, fr.L. citare to cite. See {Cite}] 1. An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice. [1913 Webster] 2.
A quotation is the repetition of one expression as part of another one, particularly when the quoted expression is well-known or explicitly attributed by citation to its original source, and it is indicated by (punctuated with) quotation marks. Quotation \Quo*tation\ (kw[-o]*t[=a]sh[u^]n), n. [From {Quote}.] 1.