1. Identifying, Finding and Citing Evidence in Academic Papers
This memo is covers the three main steps in the evidence retrieval process: figuring out what counts for evidence in academic essays, finding credible evidence to support a claim (thesis), and citing the evidence correctly in a paper. ... This means that credible evidence is easiest to find at the deepest levels of research, such as government sources and specialized journals. ... Citing Evidence Giving credit is a professional courtesy that is required whenever a writer uses ideas or experiences outside their own experience or observation and not giving credit makes a writer guilty of plagi...
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- Approx Pages: 3
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate