Citing 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 an argument or claim.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it provides credibility to your arguments and helps readers verify your claims.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is a word-for-word repetition of someone else's statement or text, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How should a direct quote be formatted in a sentence?

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A direct quote should be integrated into a sentence and followed by a citation that includes the author's name and page number.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing a text while maintaining its original meaning.

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What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?

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

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What punctuation is used to indicate a quote?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate a quote.

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What is the correct way to cite a quote from a book?

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The correct way to cite a quote from a book is to include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses after the quote.

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What is an example of incorrect citation?

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An example of incorrect citation is: 'The sky is blue' (Smith). It lacks a page number.

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Why is punctuation important in writing?

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Punctuation is important in writing because it helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.