Direct Quotations/Textual Evidence

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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 a claim or argument.

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Why do we use textual evidence?

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To prove a claim or support an argument.

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What does it mean to cite a text?

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Citing a text means giving credit to the author of the text you are using.

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When should you use quotations?

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You should use quotations when you are directly quoting someone else's words.

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What is the correct way to cite a direct quotation?

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Place the quoted text in quotation marks and include the author's name.

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True or False: You need to cite the text when using someone else's ideas.

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True

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True or False: You can use someone else's ideas without giving credit.

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False

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What is the purpose of using quotations in writing?

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To indicate that the words are taken directly from a source and to support your argument.

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What is an example of a correctly cited quotation?

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"Maybe this guy would feel sorry for me and put me on a bus to Grand Rapids and I wouldn't have to do any more doggone walking."

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What should you do if you paraphrase someone else's ideas?

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You should still cite the source even if you put the ideas in your own words.