Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific pieces of information or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it lends credibility to your argument and allows readers to verify your sources.

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text that indicates the source of the information or quote.

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What should an in-text citation include?

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An in-text citation should include the author's last name and, if applicable, the page number.

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How do you format a quote from a text?

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A quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by an in-text citation.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the information in your own words.

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What is a claim in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of supporting evidence?

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Supporting evidence is used to back up a claim and make it more convincing.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of a piece of writing.

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How can you identify strong evidence?

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Strong evidence is relevant, credible, and directly supports the claim being made.