Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is citing textual evidence important?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it strengthens arguments, provides credibility, and allows readers to verify claims.

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What are the key components of a citation?

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Key components of a citation typically include the author's name, title of the work, publication date, and page number.

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What is a claim in writing?

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

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the assertion being made.

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What is an example of a strong piece of textual evidence?

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A strong piece of textual evidence is a direct quote or statistic from a credible source that clearly relates to the claim.

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How can you identify relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence directly relates to the claim being made and helps to clarify or support it.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials (like interviews or original research), while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating information from a source in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, providing an alternative perspective.