Understanding Evidence-Based Writing

What is the primary focus of the body of an essay as discussed in the video?

• Summarizing the essay

• Concluding the essay

• Use of evidence-based terms

• Introduction of new topics

What do evidence-based terms help the reader understand?

• The source of the information

• The length of the essay

• The author's opinion

• The conclusion of the essay

Which of the following is an example of an evidence-based term?

• In conclusion

• I believe

• According to the text

• In my opinion

What is the purpose of using evidence-based terms in an essay?

• To express personal opinions

• To introduce new topics

• To make the essay longer

• To provide a source for the information

Why is it important to use synonyms for 'said' in writing?

• To make the text more formal

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid repetition and add variety

• To make the text longer

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'said'?

• Wrote

• Mentioned

• Explained

• Ignored

What is the first step in using a direct quote?

• Paraphrasing the text

• Ignoring the text

• Using the author's exact words

• Summarizing the text

What punctuation is used to indicate a direct quote?

• Apostrophes

• Parentheses

• Brackets

• Quotation marks

What should follow the evidence-based text in a citation?

• A colon

• A semicolon

• A comma

• A period

What is the final step in using a direct quote?

• Citing the source

• Paraphrasing the quote

• Ignoring the source

• Summarizing the quote