Citing Evidence

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What do I need to add before including textual evidence?

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A transition or lead.

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What does 'cite' mean?

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Saying what my source or evidence is.

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What is the minimum number of examples you must give from the text to explain your answer?

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3

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When I paraphrase, what do I do?

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Put the information into my own words and don't need to use quotation marks.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning.

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What is textual evidence?

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Support from the text that backs up your claims or arguments.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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To give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of the text.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting is using the exact words from the text, while paraphrasing is putting the information into your own words.

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What is a conclusion in writing?

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A summary of the main points and the final thoughts on the topic.