Evidence for Essays

What are primary sources?

• Original materials or documents created at the time of an event or period under study.

• Photocopies or reproductions of original materials.

• Books and articles written by historians about a particular event or period.

• Secondary sources that interpret and analyze primary sources.

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources?

• To make information less reliable

• To increase the chances of misinformation

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of information.

• To waste time and effort

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

• Quoting and paraphrasing are the same thing, just different terms for the same concept.

• Quoting is putting someone else's ideas into your own words without using their exact words, while paraphrasing is using someone else's exact words and giving them credit.

• Quoting is using someone else's exact words without giving them credit, while paraphrasing is putting someone else's ideas into your own words without using their exact words.

• Quoting is using someone else's exact words and giving them credit, while paraphrasing is putting someone else's ideas into your own words without using their exact words.

When should you use in-text citations in an essay?

• When summarizing the main points of your essay.

• When writing the introduction and conclusion of your essay.

• When directly quoting or paraphrasing someone else's work or ideas.

• When including your own personal opinions in the essay.

Give an example of a primary source.

• Biography

• Textbook

• Diary of Anne Frank

• Newspaper article

What are some criteria to consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• Author's expertise, source's objectivity, lack of references, irrelevance

• Author's reputation, source's timeliness, personal bias, lack of citations

• Author's expertise, source's reputation, citations and references, objectivity and bias, timeliness and relevance

• Author's credentials, source's popularity, personal opinion, outdated information

Explain the concept of direct quoting.

• Using someone else's words and not acknowledging the original source.

• Paraphrasing someone else's words and claiming them as your own.

• Using someone else's words without giving credit.

• Using someone else's exact words and attributing them to the original source.

What information should be included in an in-text citation?

• Author's first name and page number

• Title of the source and page number

• Author's last name and page number

• Publication date and page number

Why is it important to properly cite sources in an essay?

• To provide evidence and support for your arguments.

• To give credit to the original authors, demonstrate academic integrity, and allow readers to verify the information.

• To show respect for intellectual property.

• To avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct.

What are some examples of secondary sources?

• primary sources, encyclopedias, podcasts

• books, journal articles, documentaries

• magazines, blogs, government reports

• websites, newspapers, interviews