Citing Textual Evidence

Quotation marks indicate that the words within them are taken directly from a source, showing that they are not the writer's own words.

Textual evidence is a word-for-word quote or a specific reference from a text that supports an argument or claim.

Using textual evidence strengthens arguments by providing proof and credibility to the claims made.

A proper citation includes the author's last name and the page number where the quote can be found.

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today" (Roosevelt 12).

Avoid using made-up quotes or misrepresenting the original text.

A summary is a brief restatement of the main ideas, while textual evidence is a direct quote or specific detail from the text.

You can integrate textual evidence by introducing the quote, providing the quote itself, and then explaining its relevance.

A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

To analyze textual evidence means to examine the quote or detail to explain its significance and how it supports your argument.