Citing Text Evidence

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What is the purpose of citing text evidence?

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To support your ideas and arguments with specific examples from the text.

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What are quotation marks used for?

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To show what someone says or to indicate a direct quote.

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What is a sentence starter?

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A phrase that introduces a quote or evidence, such as 'The text says,' or 'According to the author,'.

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What are the components of a correct citation?

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A sentence starter, a comma, quotation marks, and the text being quoted.

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How should a direct quote be formatted?

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It should be enclosed in quotation marks and preceded by a sentence starter.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate the text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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Why is it important to use text evidence in writing?

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It strengthens your argument and shows that your ideas are based on credible sources.

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What is an example of a correct citation?

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The text says, "The day is beautiful: the sun is shining and a light breeze is blowing."

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What is the role of a comma in a citation?

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It separates the sentence starter from the quoted text.

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What is an incorrect way to cite text evidence?

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Using a quote without quotation marks or without a sentence starter.