R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

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What punctuation do you need to use around words you copy directly from the text?

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Quotation marks are used around words copied directly from the text.

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What does the 'R' in the R.A.C.E. acronym stand for?

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The 'R' stands for 'restate the question'.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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The first step is to restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'A' stands for 'answer the question'.

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What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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The 'C' stands for 'cite the evidence'.

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What is the final step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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The final step is to 'explain' or 'elaborate' on your answer.

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When you use someone else's ideas, what must you do?

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You must cite the text.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

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How do you properly cite evidence in your writing?

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You should include the author's name and the page number or paragraph number.

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What is the importance of restating the question in your answer?

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Restating the question helps clarify your response and shows that you understand the question.