Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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A word for word quote from the article/story.

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Why is textual evidence important in writing?

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It supports claims and arguments with proof from the text.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To reference the source of the evidence used in your argument.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is a quote?

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A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

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How should textual evidence be formatted in writing?

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It should be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a citation.

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What is an example of strong textual evidence?

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A statistic or a direct quote from a credible source.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

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To examine and interpret the evidence to support your claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes your claim.