Summarizing/Paraphrasing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or restating text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing a text to its main ideas and key points, often answering the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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Which technique is NOT a correct paraphrasing technique?

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Writing down the words exactly as you see them.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences involves merging two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What are the 5 W's in summarizing?

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The 5 W's are who, what, when, where, and why.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea, and consider supporting details.

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What is an example of a paraphrase for 'a wonderful aroma'?

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A pleasant scent.

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What should a summary NOT include?

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A summary should not include detailed descriptions or personal opinions.