Paraphrasing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text while maintaining the original meaning.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing helps to clarify information, avoid plagiarism, and demonstrate understanding of the material.

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What is a key feature of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase should convey the same meaning as the original text but use different words and sentence structure.

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What does an in-text citation do?

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An in-text citation gives credit to the original source of information used in a text.

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What is an example of an in-text citation?

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(Seuss, 1974) is an example of an in-text citation.

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What is the best way to paraphrase a sentence?

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To paraphrase a sentence, read it carefully, understand its meaning, and then rewrite it in your own words.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific text, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a larger text.

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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?

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Avoid copying phrases or sentences directly from the original text without quotation marks.

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How can you check if your paraphrase is effective?

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Compare your paraphrase to the original text to ensure it conveys the same meaning without using the same words.

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What is an example of a paraphrase?

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Original: 'Lionel Messi earns a whopping $39.6 million a year.' Paraphrase: 'Soccer player Lionel Messi makes over $39 million dollars annually.'