Question

read the sentences below, filling in the blanks with items from this list. each item will be used once. comparison matrix transitions data synthesizing attribution evidence context when analyzing multiple texts, readers should consider the authors purpose, audience, and ____________. a scientific article typically relies on __________ and experimental results to support arguments. authors use different types of __________ to support their arguments, such as statistics, examples, or expert opinions. a __________ is a visual tool that helps track key points across multiple texts. the final step in analyzing multiple texts is __________ information from different sources. when writing a synthesis, use clear __________ to connect ideas from different sources. when using information from a source, proper ____________ is necessary to give credit.

Explanation:

• For the first sentence, "context" is relevant as it's part of analyzing texts (author's purpose, audience, context).
• "Data" fits the second sentence as scientific articles use data and experimental results.
• "Evidence" is for the third sentence as statistics, examples, etc., are types of evidence.
• "Comparison matrix" is a visual tool (fourth sentence).
• "Synthesizing" is the final step (fifth sentence - synthesizing info from sources).
• "Transitions" connect ideas (sixth sentence).
• "Attribution" gives credit (seventh sentence).

Answer:

1. context
2. data
3. evidence
4. comparison matrix
5. synthesizing
6. transitions
7. attribution