Citing sources

Inference

A conclusion based on prior knowledge and evidence or clues from a source.

What is considered a credible source of information?

A dictionary, someone who has studied in a particular area, books and articles written by a credible source

Implicit meaning

A meaning is not directly stated. The reader must infer.

Claim

A statement or position that one knows to be true.

Argument

An attempt to convince someone of your view point

Source

Any place you can get information

What are different forms of evidence?

Examples,statistics,data,personal and expert opinions, facts.

Evidence

Facts or information that can be used to prove or disprove a statement or claim

Quality evidence

Have good arguments

What does it mean to say that evidence is credible?

It come from a reputable and reliable source.

What role does reasoning play in an argument?

It connects the evidence to the claim

What does it mean to say that evidence is relavent?

It is closely connected to and appropriate for the claim

What does it mean to say that evidence needs to be sufficient?

It needs to be strong enough to prove the claim to be true.

Why is evidence important?

It supports the claim and makes your argument more believable.

What should you write in a summary from a source?

Only the important details and main ideas.

Primary source

Original material or evidence from the time period involved

What three things should evidence be?

Relevant, credible, sufficient

Secondary source

Someone else's interpretation or evaluation of a primary source that is written after the time period.

Explicit meaning

The meaning is directly stated

Point of view

The way one group or person interprets or views a situation or event

Why cite your sources?

To give credit to the author and to show that your information comes from a credible place.