Citing Textual Evidence

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What does every quote need to have?

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Quotation marks are necessary to indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

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What is another way to think of textual evidence?

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Textual evidence can be understood as a word-for-word quote from the article that supports your answer.

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What is the purpose of the concluding sentence?

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The concluding sentence ties together the answer and evidence, providing a clear end to the paragraph.

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After I answer the question, what do I need to add to my paragraph?

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You need to add support, which includes evidence or examples that back up your answer.

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What do I include at the end of the quote/textual evidence?

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At the end of the quote, you should include a citation to credit the original source.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support your ideas or arguments.

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Why is it important to use textual evidence in writing?

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Using textual evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your ideas are based on facts.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to the source of information or quotes used in your writing.

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How can I find textual evidence in a text?

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Look for key phrases, important statements, or direct quotes that relate to your topic or question.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating information from a text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.