Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific pieces of information or quotes from a text that support 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 proof to support claims, making arguments more credible and persuasive.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to refer to the source of the information or quote, giving credit to the original author.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source from which information or evidence is taken, typically including the author's name and page number.

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How should textual evidence be integrated into writing?

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Textual evidence should be integrated smoothly into writing, often introduced with phrases like 'According to the text...' or 'As stated by...'

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What is a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion made by the writer, while evidence is the support provided to back up that claim.

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What is a concluding statement?

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A concluding statement summarizes the main points and reinforces the argument or claim made in the writing.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing, guiding the direction of the text.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rewording a text or passage in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.