Citing Evidence Quiz

What is the purpose of finding evidence in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To support or prove a claim or argument.

• To provide background information

• To summarize the text

Why is it important to cite textual evidence when making claims?

• To make the claims more confusing and ambiguous.

• To waste time and effort.

• To make the claims less credible and believable.

• To provide support and credibility to the claims being made.

How can you support your claims with evidence from a text?

• By referring to specific quotes or passages from the text that directly support your claims.

• By ignoring the text and relying solely on your own opinions.

• By providing personal anecdotes that relate to the topic.

• By using general knowledge and assumptions to support your claims.

What are some strategies for identifying relevant evidence in a text?

• Reading the text quickly without analyzing it, Ignoring the author's main arguments, Relying solely on personal opinions, Not considering the credibility of the author, Using only one source for information

• Looking for key words or phrases, paying attention to the author's main arguments, checking for supporting evidence, considering the credibility of the author, comparing information from multiple sources

When finding evidence in a text, what should you look for?

• Opinions or personal beliefs

• Specific details, facts, examples, or quotes

• General ideas or concepts

• Irrelevant information

Why is it necessary to provide specific examples when citing textual evidence?

• Specific examples add credibility and support to the argument or claim being made.

• Specific examples provide additional context to the text.

• Specific examples help to summarize the main points of the text.

• Specific examples make the text more interesting.

What are some common types of evidence found in texts?

• anecdotes, summaries, definitions, and personal experiences

• graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables

• historical facts, case studies, interviews, and surveys

• statistics, quotes, examples, and expert opinions

How can you determine if a piece of evidence is relevant to your claim?

• Consider if it is from a reliable source.

• Determine if it is related to a different topic.

• Evaluate if it contradicts your claim.

• Assess if it directly supports or has a logical connection to your claim.

Why is it important to analyze and evaluate the quality of evidence?

• To waste time and resources

• To make decisions based on personal biases

• To ignore the credibility of sources

• To ensure accuracy and trustworthiness of decisions and conclusions.

What are the consequences of not citing evidence in your claims?

• The consequences of not citing evidence in your claims include undermining credibility, difficulty in verifying accuracy, and potential accusations of plagiarism.

• Decreased persuasiveness, lack of support for arguments, and potential legal consequences.