Citing Text Evidence

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What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

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Cite

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What does the 'E' in CERC stand for?

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Cite

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Which of the following is the correct punctuation for citing text evidence? 'According to the author, "Dolphins are smarter than shrimp, but less tasty."'

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Correct punctuation includes the comma before the quotation.

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What is the purpose of citing a source?

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To give credit to someone else's ideas.

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What is text evidence?

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Using quotations from a text to support an answer.

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What is the correct way to cite a quote from a text?

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Include the author's name and the quote in quotation marks.

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Why is it important to cite text evidence in writing?

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It strengthens your argument and shows that you have researched your topic.

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What is a common mistake when citing text evidence?

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Not including the author's name or misplacing punctuation.

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What does it mean to paraphrase text evidence?

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To restate the information in your own words while still giving credit.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes your main argument.