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What is the primary purpose of using textual evidence in academic writing?
What is the primary purpose of using textual evidence in academic writing?
- To support the writer's personal opinion
- To support an argument or thesis statement (correct)
- To showcase the writer's knowledge of the topic
- To add length to the written piece
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a requirement of good textual evidence?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a requirement of good textual evidence?
- Unified
- Emotional (correct)
- Accurate
- Relevant to the central point
What type of textual evidence is considered the strongest in formal writing?
What type of textual evidence is considered the strongest in formal writing?
- Statistical evidence (correct)
- Historical evidence
- Anecdotal evidence
- Testimonial evidence
Who can provide testimonial evidence in a given field?
Who can provide testimonial evidence in a given field?
What is the purpose of collecting testimonial evidence from celebrities?
What is the purpose of collecting testimonial evidence from celebrities?
What is the main difference between statistical evidence and testimonial evidence?
What is the main difference between statistical evidence and testimonial evidence?
What is the primary function of textual evidence in an argument or thesis statement?
What is the primary function of textual evidence in an argument or thesis statement?
Which type of textual evidence is typically collected from experts in a given field?
Which type of textual evidence is typically collected from experts in a given field?
What is the main characteristic of statistical evidence in formal writing?
What is the main characteristic of statistical evidence in formal writing?
What is a key requirement of good textual evidence?
What is a key requirement of good textual evidence?
What is the benefit of using textual evidence in academic writing?
What is the benefit of using textual evidence in academic writing?
What is a key difference between statistical evidence and testimonial evidence?
What is a key difference between statistical evidence and testimonial evidence?
