Paraphrasing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or restating someone else's ideas in your own words.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing helps you understand the material better and avoid copying someone else's work.

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What does it mean to plagiarize?

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Plagiarizing means taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own without giving credit.

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What should you do before paraphrasing a text?

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You should read the text carefully to understand its meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'paraphrase'?

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Restate.

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What is the first step in paraphrasing?

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Read the original text and understand its main ideas.

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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?

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Avoid copying phrases or sentences directly from the original text.

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What is the benefit of closing a book before paraphrasing?

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It helps ensure you are not just copying the text but using your own words.

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What should you do after writing a paraphrase?

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Check your paraphrase against the original material to ensure accuracy.

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How can you check if your paraphrase is good?

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Make sure it conveys the same meaning as the original but uses different words.