A claim/conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

Facts, examples, data, quotes, etc. that support your claims

To mention the source of information by the author's name

The complete details of a source in a specific format (for instance, MLA)

The process of reworking and improving a draft

Presenting evidence from a text in one's own words instead of the author's

Using an author's exact words in your writing

showing the connection between your presentation of evidence (usually a quote) and your claim/thesis in your writing

Providing more information and reasons to make the connection between your evidence and your claim

Taking the key words form a question or a prompt and make them part of your claim in response to that question/prompt.