what does it mean when it asks if you qualifed any generalization in your essay
It is asking you to provide details (data, specifics) to prove that the generalization is true or reasonably true.
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does the same thing apply when it asks
for evidence for all key claims?
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Yes, it does.
Basically, the topic sentence of every paragraph in the body of your paper needs to be a support idea for your thesis statement, and every sentence in each paragraph needs to support that topic sentence with details and your interpretation of those details.
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How do I cite authorties on my topic and what does it mean?
This means that every time you use someone else's idea -- whether you quote it or paraphrase it or summarize it -- you need to give credit to that source.
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http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/
Use the list on the left as your table of contents to find what you need. Basically you need to list documentation of sources in two places:
1. in detail in the Works Cited page
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2. in parentheses right after each quotation, paraphrase, or summary. This is also known as in-text citation.
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When citing authorities on your topic, you need to provide credit to the sources you use in your essay. This means that whenever you use someone else's ideas, whether you quote, paraphrase, or summarize them, you need to acknowledge the original source.
To properly cite authorities in your essay, you can follow the guidelines provided by the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. The website http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/ is a helpful resource to understand MLA citation rules.
In MLA format, you need to list your sources in two places:
1. Works Cited page: At the end of your essay, include a separate page titled "Works Cited" where you list the details of each source you used. This page should provide enough information for readers to locate the original source.
2. In-text citation: When you directly quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source within the body of your essay, you should include a brief citation in parentheses immediately after the quotation or paraphrase. This in-text citation should include the author's last name and the page number(s) from where the information was taken.
By properly citing authorities on your topic, you are acknowledging the sources of information and giving credibility to your essay.