Quote as a Reference' 'Quote as a Reference' is a term used to describe the practice of citing a source when making a statement or argument. This is done to provide evidence for the claim being made and to give credit to the original author. Citing a source can be done in various ways, such as using a direct quote, paraphrasing, or summarizing. The term 'CITE' is an acronym for 'Credit Information Through Evidence, ' which is a reminder to include a reference when making a statement.