Using and Citing Textual Evidence

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original author or source and allow readers to verify the information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a proper format for an in-text citation?

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Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Why is it important to include citations when citing text evidence?

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To give credit to the original author or source, allow readers to verify the information, and avoid plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What should you do after providing evidence to support your ideas?

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Explain how the evidence supports your idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What are key details in a text?

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Key details are important pieces of information that help in understanding the main ideas and supporting evidence.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Why is identifying key details important?

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It helps in understanding the main ideas, supporting evidence, and the overall message of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to quotes, summaries, or paraphrases from a text that support a claim or argument.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What does it mean to avoid plagiarism?

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Avoiding plagiarism means giving proper credit to the original sources of information and ideas.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the significance of using credible sources?

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Credible sources provide reliable and accurate information that strengthens your arguments.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9