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Little Fixin ’, Big Idea

This resource explores the distinction between implying and inferring, guiding you from making inferences to constructing valid arguments. Learn how to turn inferences into claims supported by evidence, and understand the role of topic sentences in effective paragraphs. This guide emphasizes the importance of textual analysis and proper citation practices when quoting literature. Use it to refine your writing skills and strengthen your arguments, ensuring your claims are well-supported and clear.

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Little Fixin ’, Big Idea

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  1. Little Fixin’, Big Idea Inference and Argument

  2. Imply v. Infer To imply is to suggest or hint To infer is to conclude or deduce IN LIE

  3. Great, so I have an inference. Now what do I do with it? An inference becomes an argument!

  4. An argument is a claim supported by evidence! • How do I know if I’m making a claim? • Someone can disagree with you! • The topic sentence of a good paragraph is a claim • The analysis of quotes provides evidence Not JUST a series of contradictions You need evidence!

  5. Rules for In-Text Citation • THESE WILL VARY BASED ON THE MEDIUM (Shakes =/= Lee) • (Author #). • Literature stays in the present tense • Quotes are like weird cousins – you’re better off introducing and explaining them

  6. REMEMBER!! You can quote a book without quoting a character. • The mystery of Boo Radley’s home evoked an anxious curiosity of Maycomb’s children. Even after touching the house, Jem “ran back past [Scout and Dill], not waiting to see if his foray was successful” (Lee 15). Jem’s decision to touch the Radley house is laden with fear.

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