Citing Sources and Evidence in Essays

The video tutorial guides viewers on how to gather and use evidence effectively in argumentative essays. It emphasizes avoiding repetition, outlines steps for creating strong evidence-based essays, and provides methods for collecting and evaluating evidence. The tutorial also covers the importance of using MLA format for citations to prevent plagiarism. Finally, it reviews the key steps and lessons learned throughout the session.

What is the primary goal of gathering evidence for an argumentative essay?

• To fill pages with content

• To support the thesis with credible information

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

What is a common mistake writers make when lacking evidence?

• Using too many sources

• Repeating the same point multiple times

• Citing sources incorrectly

• Writing too concisely

What is the first step in creating an essay based on strong evidence?

• Writing the conclusion

• Asking what type of evidence is needed

• Choosing a catchy title

• Drafting the introduction

Which of the following is NOT a suggested type of evidence?

• News about solutions

• Personal opinions

• Statistics about affected people

• Interviews with classmates

Why is it important to write down the full website when researching?

• To ensure proper citation and avoid plagiarism

• To make the essay look more professional

• To remember where you found the information

• To impress the teacher

What should you do if you find a wide variety of information during research?

• Stop researching immediately

• Select the strongest evidence for your argument

• Use all the information found

• Ignore the information

What is the purpose of using MLA format in citations?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure consistency and avoid plagiarism

• To make the essay more colorful

• To confuse the reader

How should citations be organized in the works cited section?

• By author's first name

• In alphabetical order

• By date of publication

• By length of the source

What should you do if you're unsure about the citation format?

• Ignore the format

• Use a random format

• Guess the format

• Ask your teacher or reference an MLA guide

What is the main reason for citing sources in an essay?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the essay look longer

• To add more pages

• To confuse the reader