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When does a quotation become evidence?
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When you analyse the choice in it and link it to your argument.
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How long should quotations be?
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Short and embedded — a few words, never long blocks.
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The ‘dropped-in quote’ mistake?
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‘This is shown when the writer says ‘…’.’ — quoting without analysing.
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What follows every quotation?
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Analysis of the choice — its technique, effect, and link to the argument.
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Which criteria does good evidence serve?
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A (understanding, backed by the text) and B (analysis).
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Should every quotation earn its place?
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Yes — cut any that don't advance the argument.
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Embed or drop in?
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Embed — weave the quote into your own sentence.
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Long block quotes?
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Avoid — they're rarely unpacked and waste words.
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Evidence in one line?
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Embed short → analyse the choice → link to the argument.
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A quote left to ‘speak for itself’…
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Proves nothing — analysis is what makes it evidence.
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