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Why is it important to provide context before a quote?
To explain why you're using the evidence and set the stage for its relevance to your argument.
How do transition words help in argumentation?
They connect multiple pieces of evidence and clarify the relationship between them, strengthening the argument.
What are the key steps for effectively using outside evidence?
Introduce, integrate, and attribute all outside evidence.
Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence to your argument?
To ensure the reader understands how the evidence supports your claim and strengthens your overall argument.
What should you consider when choosing evidence to support your claim?
The credibility, relevance, and strength of the evidence in relation to your argument.
How does understanding your discipline's conventions help in constructing an argument?
It allows you to frame your argument in a way that resonates with experts in the field, increasing its persuasiveness.
What is the role of counterarguments in academic writing?
Addressing counterarguments strengthens your argument by demonstrating that you have considered alternative perspectives and found them to be less convincing.
How can you strengthen your argument when using evidence from multiple disciplines?
By clearly explaining how each discipline contributes to your overall argument and addressing any potential conflicts or inconsistencies.
What are the potential consequences of failing to properly integrate evidence into your argument?
The reader may not understand the relevance of the evidence, weakening your argument and potentially leading to accusations of plagiarism.
How can you ensure that your argument is persuasive and convincing to your audience?
By providing strong evidence, addressing counterarguments, and clearly explaining the relevance of your evidence to your claim.
What is a 'discipline' in academic research?
A specific branch of knowledge studied in higher education, with its own rules and methods.
Define 'foundational texts'.
Texts that reveal the core principles, practices, and assumptions of a specific academic discipline.
What is 'paraphrasing'?
Restating someone else's ideas or information in your own words.
What is 'quoting'?
Using the exact words from a source in your research paper.
Define 'attribution'.
Acknowledging the original source of information or ideas used in your research.
What is 'plagiarism'?
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution.
What does 'integrate evidence' mean?
Giving context and explaining the relevance of evidence to your argument.
What does it mean to 'introduce evidence'?
Presenting quotes with a phrase or sentence to provide context.
Why is proper citation crucial?
For academic integrity and to avoid plagiarism.
What are the consequences of plagiarism?
Serious academic penalties.
What is the purpose of a bibliography?
To provide a comprehensive list of all sources used in your research.
What does MLA format require for in-text citations?
Author's last name and page number (e.g., Doe 17).