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 it important to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it gives credibility to your argument and allows readers to verify the information.

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What is a claim?

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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 a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What is an introduction in the context of textual evidence?

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An introduction in this context is a statement that sets up the evidence you are about to present.

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What is a concluding statement?

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A concluding statement summarizes the main points and reinforces the argument made.

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What is the purpose of a citation?

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The purpose of a citation is to give credit to the original source of information and to provide a way for readers to find that source.

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What information is typically included in a citation?

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A citation typically includes the author's last name, the title of the work, the publication date, and sometimes the page number.

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What is an example of strong textual evidence?

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Strong textual evidence is specific and relevant, such as a statistic or a direct quote that clearly supports the claim.