Citing Textual Evidence Essentials

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Textual Evidence

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from text for an argument or claim

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Direct Quote

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words from a text

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Paraphrasing

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text in your own words

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Summary

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overview of main points

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Example of Direct Quote

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sky is blue," said John.

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Example of Paraphrasing

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mentioned that the sky appeared blue.

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Example of Summary

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described the weather as clear and sunny.

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Importance of Textual Evidence

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arguments and claims

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Analyzing Evidence

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how evidence supports a point

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Citing Sources

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credit to original authors