Central Idea and Citing Textual Evidence Review

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Central Idea

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The main idea or focus of the source

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Which of the following is NOT used to determine central idea?

Topic

,

Key Details

,

Title

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Title

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KEY DETAILS of a source include all EXCEPT...
Options: facts, anecdotes, other information, author and title

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author and title

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What is textual evidence?

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Words from a source

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Which is the BEST citation for evidence?

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Lead-in, "____________" (Author #).

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What number is used in a parenthetical citation? Example: Lead-in, "_______________" (Smith 42). Options: Paragraph number, Page number, Age of the author

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Page number

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Why is central idea important?

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We need to be able to trim information to its most important parts

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The TOPIC of a source is usually just a word or two.

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True

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What tool should one use to determine Central Idea? Options: T-chart, Four Fold, Circle Map

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Circle Map

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Why is citing textual evidence important?

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To be credible, academic and trustworthy, we must support our thinking with evidence.