Quotes as a reference is a term used to describe the practice of citing quotes from other sources in order to support an argument or opinion. Citing quotes is a common practice in academic writing, as it allows writers to provide evidence for their claims and demonstrate the validity of their arguments. Quotes can also be used to add credibility to a piece of writing, as they provide a direct source for the information being presented. CITES is an acronym for Citation Indexing and Tracking System, which is a database that stores and tracks citations from various sources.