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aCTIvITy 2.15
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Conducting effective research
my Notes
Check Your Understanding
WRITING to SOURCES Argumentative Writing Prompt
Using the examples from question 12, write a paragraph for an argumentative essay in support of the claim. Paraphrase the first piece of information. For the second piece of information, smoothly combine quoting and paraphrasing. Then add your own commentary to explain the quote. Be sure to:
• Carefully paraphase the quote to avoid changing its meaning.
• Choose a relevant quote that fully supports the claim and smoothly incorporate it into your paragraph, citing the author or the article.
• Write insightful commentary that adds your own interpretation and meaning to the evidence and how it supports the claim.
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