Paraphrasing and Summarizing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is your own interpretation of important information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new way using your own words.

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What is a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase must be correct, use your own words, and make sense. It should convey the same meaning as the original text.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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Summarizing means to provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas of a text.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using the exact words from the source.

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What are the characteristics of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase should be accurate, use synonyms, and maintain the original meaning.

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Which sentence is the best paraphrase? 'A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.'

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Internationally, a greeting by shaking hands is not the same.

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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 your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is condensing a larger text into a shorter version, highlighting only the main ideas.

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When should you use paraphrasing?

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You should use paraphrasing when you want to clarify or simplify someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is an example of a paraphrase?

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Original: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Paraphrase: 'The feline rested on the rug.'