English Language GCSE
Textual evidence and reference
What Textual evidence and reference means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Textual evidence and reference
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Brief, precise references or short quotations, integrated into your argument rather than listed, used to support an evaluative claim.
Topics that use Textual evidence and reference
- Assessment - Assessment Objectives and Weightings (Eduqas GCSE)
Related terms
- Active listening
- Appropriate response to questions
- Clarity and coherence
- Coherent written expression
- Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Confident delivery and audience awareness
- Critical judgement and evaluation
- Deliberate variety in sentence structure
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