Inferring and Citing Textual Evidence Review

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What is the first step to citing textual evidence?

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State your idea.

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What is explicit textual evidence?

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Anything directly stated within a text or texts.

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What do you call it when you reference the author's ideas using your own words without quotation marks?

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Paraphrasing.

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What is it called when you take words directly from the text and put them in quotation marks?

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Using direct quotes.

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What must you include before textual evidence you've cited?

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A sentence starter.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support your ideas and arguments with proof from the text.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn by the reader based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific passages, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a text.

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Why is it important to use textual evidence in writing?

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It strengthens your argument and shows that your ideas are grounded in the text.

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What is a sentence starter?

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A phrase that introduces a piece of textual evidence, helping to connect it to your argument.