Why Cite Sources?
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Objective
I can explain why it is important to cite sources in my academic work.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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When making arguments about a text, you must make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit or implicit evidence.
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To find evidence, seek out parts of the book where the characters interact, then look closely at the prose and dialogue.
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When choosing evidence, select the details that give you the strongest support for your idea, and if the evidence doesn't match, you might need to change your idea.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what are the two types of evidence you can use to back up your claims?
What should you do if you cannot find evidence to support your argument?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain, in your own words, why it is important to cite the sources you use in your academic work.”
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