Citing Textual Evidence Overview

Words from a source.

Evidence that you can directly point to in the text.

Evidence that requires making an inference using background knowledge and evidence.

A category of literature or art, such as novels, articles, or videos.

Pencil.

To support claims or arguments with direct references from the text.

Evidence that directly relates to the inference being made.

A quote or statistic from a reliable source that supports a claim.

It allows you to make connections and inferences that are not directly stated.

A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.