Brainpop: PARAPHRASING

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating someone else's ideas in your own words.

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Why is it important to read carefully before paraphrasing?

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Reading carefully helps you understand the material fully, which is essential for accurate paraphrasing.

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What should you do after writing a paraphrase?

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You should check your paraphrase against the original material to ensure accuracy.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing?

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Paraphrasing is stating someone else's idea in your own words; plagiarizing is claiming someone else's idea as your own.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when you include words or phrases that are unique to the original material.

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How can you avoid plagiarism when paraphrasing?

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You can avoid plagiarism by writing down the sources of the works you're paraphrasing from.

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What does it mean to quote material?

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Quoting material means using the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.

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Why is it important to understand the original text before paraphrasing?

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Understanding the original text ensures that your paraphrase accurately reflects the author's ideas.

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What is a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in a piece of writing.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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The purpose of paraphrasing is to express someone else's ideas in a new way while maintaining the original meaning.