Citing Evidence

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To say what my source or evidence is.

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What is a paraphrase?

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Putting the information into my own words without using quotation marks.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning.

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What is the first step to writing a paragraph with textual evidence?

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Restate the question or prompt.

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Which sentence starter is appropriate when explaining evidence?

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This is significant because...

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What is textual evidence?

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Evidence from the text that supports an argument or claim.

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Why is it important to cite evidence?

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It gives credit to the original source and strengthens your argument.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting is using the exact words from the text, while paraphrasing is putting the information into your own words.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

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To examine the evidence closely to understand its significance and relevance.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.