6 Working with Evidence Free Online FlashCards

What does quoting do?

Quoting reproduces a source’s exact words. Use quotation marks or the required block format, introduce the quotation, and cite it.

When should you quote a source?

Quote when the wording itself matters, such as when analyzing a phrase, preserving a precise definition, or examining a speaker’s language.

What is paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing restates a specific idea in your own words and sentence structure, usually at about the same level of detail as the original.

How can you check a paraphrase?

Understand the passage, set it aside while drafting, then compare your version with the source for accuracy and distinct wording.

What does summarizing do?

Summarizing condenses a longer work or section to its central point or points, often to provide context or describe its overall argument.

When must borrowed ideas be cited?

Cite borrowed ideas whether you quote them, paraphrase them, or summarize them.

What is patchwriting?

Patchwriting keeps much of a source’s phrasing while making only small substitutions. Avoid it by expressing the idea in genuinely distinct wording and structure.

What four qualities should guide evidence selection?

Evaluate evidence for relevance, credibility, accuracy, and sufficiency—not merely because it agrees with your position.

What makes evidence relevant to a claim?

Evidence is relevant when it supports the specific claim being made; evidence about a broad topic may not establish a narrower claim.

How can you assess a source’s credibility?

Consider the author’s expertise, the publication or publisher, the evidence and methods presented, and the source’s purpose.

How can you represent a source fairly?

Check the original context, qualifications, and limitations; do not make a cautious finding sound conclusive.

Why might one example be insufficient evidence?

A single example may illustrate a point but may not establish a broader pattern. Add evidence when needed and acknowledge meaningful limitations or contrary findings.