Collecting and Citing Evidence for Your Argumentative Essay

This video tutorial teaches how to gather and use evidence to support an argumentative essay. It covers the steps for writing an essay, including choosing a topic, developing an argument, and finding supporting evidence. The tutorial emphasizes avoiding repetition and using a variety of resources. It also explains how to conduct research, select evidence, and properly cite sources using MLA format to prevent plagiarism.

What is a common mistake writers make when lacking evidence?

• They use too many sources.

• They repeat the same points.

• They write too briefly.

• They use complex vocabulary.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of evidence?

• Personal opinions

• Statistics about affected people

• Interviews with classmates

• News about solutions

Why is it important to jot down citation information?

• To confuse the reader

• To impress the teacher

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the essay longer

What should you do to ensure your citations are correct?

• Ask your teacher for guidance

• Use any format you like

• Ignore the citation format

• Use only one source

How should citations be organized in the works cited section?

• By author's first name

• By date of publication

• By length of the source

• Alphabetically