Citing Textual Evidence

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What does explicit mean?

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Evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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What is implicit evidence?

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Evidence that is suggested or inferred but not directly stated.

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What is textual evidence?

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Quotations or paraphrased information from a text that supports a claim or argument.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims and arguments with direct references from the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes or contradicts the original claim.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is a conclusion?

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A judgment or decision reached after considering evidence.