
Citing Sources and Evidence in Essays

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English, Education, Journalism
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of gathering evidence for an argumentative essay?
To fill pages with content
To support the thesis with credible information
To make the essay longer
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake writers make when lacking evidence?
Using too many sources
Repeating the same point multiple times
Citing sources incorrectly
Writing too concisely
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in creating an essay based on strong evidence?
Writing the conclusion
Asking what type of evidence is needed
Choosing a catchy title
Drafting the introduction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a suggested type of evidence?
News about solutions
Personal opinions
Statistics about affected people
Interviews with classmates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to write down the full website when researching?
To ensure proper citation and avoid plagiarism
To make the essay look more professional
To remember where you found the information
To impress the teacher
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you find a wide variety of information during research?
Stop researching immediately
Select the strongest evidence for your argument
Use all the information found
Ignore the information
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using MLA format in citations?
To make the essay longer
To ensure consistency and avoid plagiarism
To make the essay more colorful
To confuse the reader
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