Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific pieces of information or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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What is a quote in the context of textual evidence?

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A quote is a direct statement taken from a source, used to support an argument or claim.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true, which can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or facts that help to support a claim or argument.

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What type of evidence is a statistic?

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A statistic is a numerical fact or piece of data that can be used to support a claim.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence helps to strengthen arguments by providing support from credible sources.

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What is an example of a claim?

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"School uniforms improve student behavior." is an example of a claim.

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What is an example of evidence?

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"Studies show that schools with uniforms have fewer disciplinary issues." is an example of evidence.

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How can quotes be used effectively in writing?

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Quotes can be used to provide authority, illustrate a point, or add credibility to an argument.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion that something is true, while evidence is the information that supports that assertion.