Citing and Analyzing Evidence in Argument Essays

The video tutorial explains how to effectively use evidence in an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that evidence is relevant, effective, and credible. The tutorial provides guidance on how to properly cite sources, including the use of quotes and MLA style citations. It also introduces a graphic organizer as a tool to help organize and analyze evidence in essays.

What are the three key characteristics of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• Relevant, effective, and credible

• Interesting, lengthy, and detailed

• Simple, concise, and personal

• Complex, varied, and numerous

What should you ask yourself to determine if evidence is relevant?

• Is this evidence easy to understand?

• Is this evidence lengthy and detailed?

• Is this evidence interesting to the reader?

• Is this evidence appropriate to the point I am trying to make?

Why is it important for evidence to be effective?

• It should produce the desired result.

• It should be easy to find.

• It should be interesting to read.

• It should be lengthy and detailed.

Which of the following is NOT a credible source of evidence?

• User forums

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Government publications

• Academic books

What is the purpose of citing evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To give credit to the original source

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing original content

What should you include when directly quoting a source?

• Nothing, just the quote

• The source of the quote in parentheses

• A summary of the quote

• A personal opinion about the quote

What should you do if you choose not to quote directly?

• Restate the evidence in your own words

• Ignore the evidence

• Write a personal opinion instead

• Use the evidence without citation

What is the benefit of using a graphic organizer for citations?

• It confuses the reader.

• It adds length to the essay.

• It makes the essay look more professional.

• It helps ensure proper citation and analysis of evidence.

What should you do if you answer 'no' to any question on the checklist?

• Submit the essay as it is

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore the question

• Rework your essay and possibly find another source

What is the purpose of including a sentence to analyze a quote?

• To explain why the quote is important to your argument

• To avoid writing original content

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader