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Which of these is an example of merging into evidence?

"In conclusion, this shows..."

"The evidence supports the idea that..."

"A similar case is seen in..."

"For example, researchers have demonstrated..."

In the Explanation part of a TEEL paragraph, you should:

Repeat your topic sentence.

Add a new argument.

Explain how your evidence supports the topic sentence.

Summarize your paragraph.

Which of these phrases is best for merging out of evidence?

"This supports the claim that..."

"For instance..."

"According to recent studies..."

"An example of this is..."

Which is a common mistake in TEEL writing?

Using clear evidence.

Forgetting to link back to the topic sentence.

Adding explanations for evidence.

Starting with a strong topic sentence.

Choose the best merge-in phrase for a TEEL paragraph:

"In other words..."

"This concludes that..."

"The source demonstrates..."

"Additionally, the author proves..."

What makes a strong Link Sentence?

It summarizes the paragraph and relates back to the topic

It repeats the sources.

It lists more evidence.

It introduces a new idea for the next paragraph.

Which of the following verbs is the most appropriate to merge into evidence in a TEEL paragraph?

states

demonstrates

suggests

proves

Which is the best Link Sentence for this Topic Sentence: "Cats make excellent pets due to their independence"

"In conclusion, cats are independent."

"This proves that cats are independent animals."

"Cats are unique and loved by many."

"This shows that cats' independence makes them great pets."

If you don't know the author of a source, what should you do if you want to reference it in your TEEL paragraph?

just use the title

reference the title if you know it, as well as the year

make up the author's name

don't use the source

What should you avoid in a TEEL paragraph?

Explaining evidence in detail.

Linking ideas back to the main argument.

Adding personal opinions without evidence.

Referring to evidence.

What is the primary purpose of a TEEL paragraph?

To provide a conclusion to the essay.

To introduce a new idea in a single sentence.

To present and explain one key idea with supporting evidence

To summarize the entire essay.

Why is referencing important in TEEL writing?

It supports your argument with credible evidence.

It makes your writing look professional.

It summarizes the paragraph.

It fills up word count.

Which of the following is the correct way to reference a written source in-text?

"The author mentions (Author, 2023)..."

"Author 2023 mentions..."

"According to Source A (Author, 2023) states..."

"As stated in Source A, (2023)..."

Which of these verbs is the most suitable for merging out of evidence and explaining its significance?

implies

supports

says

states

Why is it important to use formal language in a TEEL paragraph?

To confuse the reader.

To ensure clarity and professionalism in your writing.

To make the paragraph longer.

To impress the reader with complex words.

Which part of the TEEL structure provides the "why" behind your evidence?

Topic Sentence

Evidence

Link

Explanation

Which phrase is best to introduce a reference to a source?

"As the evidence states..."

"This proves..."

"According to the Author (2023)..."

"The following example explains..."

Which of these is the best form of Evidence?

"I think dogs are great pets."

"Dogs are loyal animals."

"Many people like dogs because they are friendly."

"Studies show that 85% of dog owners feel safer with a dog."

Choose the correct phrase for referencing a photo in a TEEL paragraph:

"As the photo suggests..."

"According to the photograph by Smith (2021)..."

"The image proves that..."

"Smith’s photo shows..."

Which of these is the correct way to refer to a visual source?

"As mentioned in the graph..."

"Sales increased in 2023."

"According to Source C, sales increased by 20%."

"The chart shows that sales increased."

What does TEEL stand for?

Thesis, Evidence, Explain, Link

Topic, Evidence, Explain, Link

Topic, Evidence, Example, Link

Topic, Elaborate, Evidence, Link

If there is no specific question to use as a topic sentence, what should you do?

create your topic sentence based your paragraph's main point

re-use a previous topic sentence

leave out the topic sentence

see if you can find the topic sentence in the sources

Choose the best Explanation for this Evidence: "Dogs have been shown to reduce stress levels in owners by 60% (Source, 2021).

"Dogs clearly help people feel better."

"Therefore, dogs are the best pets."

"This shows that dogs are good for mental health."

"Many studies have shown how dogs provide emotional support.

Which of the following phrases should NOT be used to merge out?

"This corroborates the argument..."

"This evidence spports..."

"This indicates that..."

"This states the idea that..."

When referencing a visual source, you should include:

A description of the image.

Just the title and date.

Only the creator’s name.

Creator’s name, title of the image, and the date it was made