EVIDENCE
Evidence is the logic, proof, or support that you have for your claim.
The evidence should be rooted–if not directly quoted from–in the text.
For example, the writer may want to use quotes, paraphrasing, or a summary of events from the text.
Students should use word-for-word textual evidence quoted and cited from the text directly.
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM USING QUOTES, PARAPHRASING, OR SUMMARIZING
Three effective ways to support your claim is to use quotes, paraphrasing, or summarizing.
1. Quoting
Quoting is copying a selection from someone else's work, copying it exactly it was originally written. However, because quotations involve someone else’s words, you need to take special care to integrate this kind of evidence into your essay. When quoting, place quotation marks (" ") around the selected passage to show where the quote begins and where it ends. Make sure to include an in-text citation like the example below.
According to passage 1, “Students are serving because they have to, not because they have an interest in the community or in the type of service they are providing”.
According to the author of passage 1, “Students are serving because they have to, not because they have an interest in the community or in the type of service they are providing”.
2. Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is using your own words to express someone else’s message or ideas. You should NOT put quotation marks around words you paraphrase. Also use caution when paraphrasing so as not to plagiarize.
The article “A Disservice to Community Service” argues that requiring someone to volunteer doesn’t equal volunteering.
From the reading, I know that requiring someone to volunteer doesn't equal volunteering.
The graphic showed that not many students volunteer to serve.
3. Summarizing
Summarizing is when you tell what’s important in your own words. You use fewer words and you should NOT put quotation marks around your own words.
In the article, “A Disservice to Community Service,” the author’s main points are volunteerism and time involved.
On page 3 of the article, "A Disservice to Community Service", it stated that students are serving because they have to not because they really want to.
1. Quoting
Quoting is copying a selection from someone else's work, copying it exactly it was originally written. However, because quotations involve someone else’s words, you need to take special care to integrate this kind of evidence into your essay. When quoting, place quotation marks (" ") around the selected passage to show where the quote begins and where it ends. Make sure to include an in-text citation like the example below.
According to passage 1, “Students are serving because they have to, not because they have an interest in the community or in the type of service they are providing”.
According to the author of passage 1, “Students are serving because they have to, not because they have an interest in the community or in the type of service they are providing”.
2. Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is using your own words to express someone else’s message or ideas. You should NOT put quotation marks around words you paraphrase. Also use caution when paraphrasing so as not to plagiarize.
The article “A Disservice to Community Service” argues that requiring someone to volunteer doesn’t equal volunteering.
From the reading, I know that requiring someone to volunteer doesn't equal volunteering.
The graphic showed that not many students volunteer to serve.
3. Summarizing
Summarizing is when you tell what’s important in your own words. You use fewer words and you should NOT put quotation marks around your own words.
In the article, “A Disservice to Community Service,” the author’s main points are volunteerism and time involved.
On page 3 of the article, "A Disservice to Community Service", it stated that students are serving because they have to not because they really want to.