Argumentative Writing Refresher

What type of sources should be chosen as evidence in an argumentative essay?

• Social media posts

• Random websites

• Primary research studies and academic journals

• Personal blogs

How should direct quotes be used in the essay?

• Use limited direct quotes and summarize more often

• Use many direct quotes to strengthen the argument

• Direct quotes are not allowed

• Only use direct quotes and avoid paraphrasing

How can you introduce a source to lend credibility without a full citation?

• By guessing the source's impact

• By describing the source's authority and relevance

• By stating the source's publication date

• By mentioning the source's color

What should you do instead of using longer quotes?

• Ignore the source

• Paraphrase and incorporate key phrases

• Make up a quote

• Use an unrelated quote

Why is it important to analyze and explain the evidence?

• To fill up space in the essay

• Because it is a requirement

• To make the essay longer

• To show connections between the data and your claims

Why is paraphrasing considered a valuable skill in essay writing?

• To directly copy an author's work without citation

• To make the essay shorter

• To demonstrate understanding and synthesis of the source material

• To avoid engaging with the source material

What is the purpose of citing sources in an essay?

• To make the essay appear more complex

• To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism

• To fill up more space

• To confuse the reader

How can the use of multiple sources improve an argumentative essay?

• By confusing the reader with too many viewpoints

• By making the essay unnecessarily long

• By providing a variety of perspectives and strengthening the argument

• By focusing only on sources that agree with the writer's viewpoint

How does integrating counterarguments enhance an argumentative essay?

• By weakening the main argument

• By demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of the topic

• By increasing the word count

• By diverting attention from the main points

Why is it important to revise and edit your essay?

• To ensure it meets the minimum word count

• To make it more complex and difficult to understand

• To correct errors and improve clarity and effectiveness

• To add more quotes and citations