Quoting Evidence Flashcards

Using direct quotations from a text to support your ideas or analysis.

To provide clear and precise support for your interpretations and arguments.

Use phrases like 'The writer states...' or 'This is shown when...' to integrate quotes smoothly.

Incorporating short quotations into your own sentences for a more fluent analysis.

Choose quotes that directly support your point and are concise and meaningful.

Always enclose direct quotes in quotation marks to show they are taken from the text.

Do not use excessively long quotes; focus on key words or phrases that are most relevant.

After quoting, analyse or explain how the evidence supports your point or argument.

Use quotes to analyse language and structure, focusing on specific words or techniques.

Use quotes to compare ideas, perspectives, and methods across texts.