Text Evidence Vocabulary

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To quote text to support a point

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cite

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Exact words of someone else in your writing, marked by quotation marks.

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direct quotation

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Trustworthy sources authorized by reputable entities using research as evidence.

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credible sources

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Author and page/paragraph number when quoting directly.

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in-text citation

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Statements by the author that support their claim.

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Logical reasoning

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Restatement or rewording of an idea from a text

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paraphrasing

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Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own.

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plagiarism

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Specialized ordering of punctuation, grammar, and citations from specific guidelines.

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preferred style

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Facts from sources

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Relevant evidence

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A place where information on a topic is gathered

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source