The teacher asked for a citation for the research paper.

A reference to a source of information or evidence used to support an argument or claim in academic work.
You need to include a citation for every quote.
The citation was missing from the bibliography.
She found a citation that strengthened her thesis.
APA citation
MLA citation
citation style
reference
quotation
source
You need to include a citation for that quote.

A reference to a source of information or an acknowledgment of someone else's work.
Make sure to add a citation for your sources.
The teacher asked for a citation in the report.
Without a citation, the work may be considered plagiarism.
proper citation
citation style
citation format
reference
acknowledgment
quotation
He received a citation for speeding.

A formal notice to appear in court or to respond to a legal matter.
She got a citation for not wearing a seatbelt.
The officer issued a citation for littering.
He had to appear in court due to a citation.
traffic citation
court citation
citation notice
summons
ticket
notice