Citing Evidence

To find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.

• To make an inference

• To quote or mention the source you used

• to cite evidence

To quote or mention the source you used.

• Cite

• conclude

• analyze

• inference

facts or details found in the text that prove your point

• claim

• evidence

• quote

• argument

When using a direct quotation, how do you signify that the words are not yours?

• Restate it in your own words.

• Quotation Marks

• reasoning

Match the following.

• text evidence

• Where does a writer get their information?

• A source

• to find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.

• to cite evidence

• part of the text that supports or proves your answer

• So it can be used to support the claim

• Why should your evidence be relevant?

Text evidence is information from the text that ________ your writing.

• proves

• cancels

• changes

• erases

What are the two ways you can integrate evidence into your answer?

• Parachuting or directions

• Paraphrasing or direct quotations

• Paraphrasing or writing

• Direct quotations or texting

Using a direct quotation means you write someone else's ideas in...

• quotation marks

• their exact words

• your own words

• Spanish

What is the purpose of citing evidence in an essay?

• To provide proof for your arguments

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid plagiarism

Which of the following is NOT a way to cite evidence?

• Paraphrasing

• Summarizing

• Ignoring

• Quoting