Cite Evidence

Which word from the essential vocabulary is used when the author directly mentions someone else's words?

• Quoted

• Suggests

• Identify

• Conclusion

Why is it important to cite evidence when writing?

• It confuses the readers

• It limits creativity

• It adds credibility to claims, allows verification, and gives credit to sources.

• It makes the writing longer

Explain how citing evidence can make your writing more persuasive.

• Citing evidence can make your writing more persuasive by providing credibility and support for your arguments.

• Citing evidence can make your writing more persuasive by adding irrelevant information

• Citing evidence can make your writing more persuasive by plagiarizing others' work

• Citing evidence can make your writing more persuasive by confusing the reader

Which of the following is an example of citing evidence correctly in a research paper?

• According to some studies...

• In a 2020 study by Smith et al., it was found that...

• People say that...

• It is known that...

When CITING evidence you must _______________

• Credit the author or source

• Summarize ideas

• Copy exact words without giving credit

• Retell in your own words

What does cite evidence mean?

• Find specific information that goes against your position?

• Find specific information in the text to support your position.

• Find interesting information that the reader will enjoy.

• Find your writing style

When CITING evidence you must _______________

• Credit or name the source

• Summarize ideas

• Copy exact words

• Retell in your own words

When citing evidence in informational writing, it is important to:

• Only use evidence that supports your personal opinion

• Use evidence from credible and relevant sources

• Make up evidence if you can't find any

• Use as much evidence as possible, regardless of relevance

What does the C in the RACE writing strategy stand for?

• Conclude

• Cite

• Compare

• Contrast

Which of the following is an example of citing evidence in informational writing?

• "I think..."

• "According to the text..."

• "In my opinion..."

• "I believe..."