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 sources?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide readers with a way to verify information.

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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 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 is the purpose of a citation?

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The purpose of a citation is to acknowledge the source of information and allow readers to locate the original material.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account that provides direct evidence about a topic.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a quote?

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A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, typically cited with the author's name.