What is the most important reason to cite evidence in an argumentative essay? A. to allow readers to learn more about the variety of research available to the public. B. to provide writers the opportunity to officially present the data they have gathered. C. to give credit for the ideas used to the appropriate sources in an organized format. D. to condense the information in the essay into a more reader-friendly arrangement.

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Lailah Gaines

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18 October, 11:02

What is the most important reason to cite evidence in an argumentative essay? A. to allow readers to learn more about the variety of research available to the public. B. to provide writers the opportunity to officially present the data they have gathered. C. to give credit for the ideas used to the appropriate sources in an organized format. D. to condense the information in the essay into a more reader-friendly arrangement.

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Luci · Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

Citing gives credit the person who found the information before you the author. This eliminates plagiarism

Savage · Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is a

Explanation:

Argumentative essays require you to use extensive research so that you can make your arguments stronger. You will usually present the argument you are fighting against, and the arguments that you want to support, and therefore you need to convince the reader to believe you.