Citing Textual Evidence Overview

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What is textual evidence?

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Words from a source.

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What does explicit evidence mean?

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Evidence that you can directly point to in the text.

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What does implicit evidence mean?

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

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What is a genre?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a genre: Novel, Video, Pencil, Article?

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Pencil.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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

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What type of evidence would best support an inference?

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Evidence that directly relates to the inference being made.

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What is an example of strong textual evidence?

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

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How can background knowledge help in understanding implicit evidence?

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

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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