Gathering Evidence

Direct quotes are good to use as...

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Don't use them, it is plagiarism.

What do you need to do to show a direct quote is an author's exact words?

• Underline it

• Put it in bold

• Use quotation marks around it

• Say that it is the author's exact words

When should you cite your sources?

• always

• when you feel like it

• never

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

• purpose

• audience

• opinions

• evidence

What is the primary purpose of gathering evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To express personal opinions

• To support claims with facts

• To entertain the reader

• To summarize the topic

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence used in writing?

• Statistics

• Anecdotes

• Opinions

• Quotes

In the context of writing, what does 'citing evidence' mean?

• Ignoring the source

• Mentioning the source

• Creating new information

• Deleting the source

Which sentence correctly uses evidence to support a claim?

• The sky is blue because I like it.

• Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health.

• I think dogs are better than cats.

• Everyone knows that chocolate is the best.

What is a key characteristic of strong evidence in writing?

• It is vague and unclear

• It is specific and relevant

• It is based on personal belief

• It is unrelated to the topic

How should evidence be integrated into a paragraph?

• By listing it at the end

• By ignoring it

• By weaving it into the argument

• By stating it without explanation