Paraphrasing/Plagiarism

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of the information in a text.

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Is paraphrasing the same as summarizing?

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No, they are different; paraphrasing involves restating information in detail, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas.

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What does it mean to plagiarize?

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To steal the words or ideas from another person without giving them credit.

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What are facts known by most people that do not need to be cited called?

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Common knowledge.

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What is the best paraphrase of the sentence: 'Dragonflies have six legs, but they can’t walk.'?

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Even though they have six legs, dragonflies can’t walk.

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Why is it important to paraphrase information?

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To demonstrate understanding of the material and to avoid plagiarism.

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What is the difference between direct quoting and paraphrasing?

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Direct quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rewording the information in your own words.

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What are some strategies for effective paraphrasing?

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Read the original text, understand its meaning, then write it in your own words without looking at the original.

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What is a common misconception about paraphrasing?

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That it is simply changing a few words in the original text.

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What is the significance of citing sources when paraphrasing?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original author and helps avoid plagiarism.