RACES Writing Strategy

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What does RACES stand for in writing?

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RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize.

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What is the first step in the RACES writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence supports your claims and provides credibility to your argument.

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What is an example of a transition phrase for citing evidence?

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An example is 'On page three it says...'.

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What should you do after citing a quote?

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You should explain the quote's meaning.

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What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

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Transitions help guide the reader through your argument and clarify the relationship between ideas.

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What does it mean to explain in the RACES strategy?

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To explain means to clarify how the evidence supports your answer.

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What is a summary in the context of RACES?

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A summary is a brief restatement of the main points of your argument.

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What type of evidence can you use in your writing?

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You can use quotes, statistics, and examples from the text.

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How can you introduce your evidence?

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You can introduce evidence with phrases like 'According to the author...' or 'In the text it states...'.