Paraphrasing and Summarizing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is putting information into your own words.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is providing a brief overview of the main ideas of a text.

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What are the characteristics of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase must be correct, use your own words, and make sense.

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What does it mean to express someone else's ideas in our own words?

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It means paraphrasing.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas, while quoting involves using their exact words.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing helps to demonstrate understanding of the material and avoids plagiarism.

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What is an example of a good paraphrase?

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Original: 'A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.' Paraphrase: 'Internationally, a greeting by shaking hands is not the same.'

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What is an example of summarizing?

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Original: 'Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, people in Sauri, Kenya, have much better lives today than in years past.' Summary: 'Life in Sauri has recently improved due to volunteer efforts.'

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What is the purpose of using synonyms in paraphrasing?

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Using synonyms helps to create a paraphrase that is distinct from the original text while retaining the same meaning.

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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?

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Avoid changing the original meaning and using too many of the same words.