Citing Textual Evidence

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support and strengthen arguments or claims

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Which of the following is an example of a direct quote?
Options:

She thought , 'I hate you.'.

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He wanted to say, 'I am so happy!'.

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They believed, 'We won the game!'.

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She said, 'I love you.'

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She said, 'I love you.'

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What is the purpose of identifying supporting details?

Back

To provide evidence and strengthen the main idea or argument in a text.

Front

When analyzing an author's argument, what should you consider?

Back

Evidence, logic, reasoning, credibility, bias, and effectiveness

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What is plagiarism?

Back

Using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit.

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Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

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To avoid unethical behavior and potential consequences.

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Which of the following is an example of paraphrasing?

• Copying and pasting a sentence without changing any words.
• Using a thesaurus to find synonyms for each word in a sentence.
• Summarizing a paragraph by removing unnecessary details.
• Restating a sentence or passage in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Back

Restating a sentence or passage in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What should you do if you want to use someone else's work in your writing? Options: Paraphrase the work without giving credit, Use the work without permission, Claim the work as your own, Cite and give credit to the original author or source.

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Cite and give credit to the original author or source.

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Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

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All of the above.

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What is the best way to present someone else's idea in your work? Options: Copy and paste the idea without giving credit, Paraphrase the idea and give credit, Claim the idea as your own, Ignore the idea.

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Paraphrase the idea and give credit.