Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is a word-for-word quote from a text, such as an article or story, that supports a claim or argument.

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Why is textual evidence important in writing?

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Textual evidence is important because it provides support for claims, making arguments more credible and persuasive.

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What should you include before presenting textual evidence in your writing?

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You should include a transition or introduction to smoothly integrate the evidence into your argument.

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What punctuation is necessary when quoting text?

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Quotation marks are necessary to indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

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How can you identify a strong piece of textual evidence?

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A strong piece of textual evidence is specific, relevant, and directly supports the claim being made.

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What is the purpose of using a transition before textual evidence?

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The purpose of using a transition is to guide the reader and connect the evidence to the argument being made.

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What does it mean to analyze textual evidence?

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To analyze textual evidence means to examine and interpret the evidence to explain how it supports your argument.

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Can textual evidence be paraphrased?

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Yes, textual evidence can be paraphrased, but it should still accurately represent the original meaning and context.

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What is an example of a transition phrase?

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Examples of transition phrases include 'For instance,' 'According to the text,' and 'This shows that...'

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What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?

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A quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the original text in your own words.