Paraphrase and Summary Practice

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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, providing a brief overview without detailed explanations.

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How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing?

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Paraphrasing maintains the original length and detail, while summarizing reduces the text to its essential points.

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What must you change when paraphrasing?

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You must change the words, order of ideas, and sentence structure, but not the tone and intent.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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The purpose of paraphrasing is to clarify or simplify the original text while preserving its meaning.

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When should you use paraphrasing?

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Use paraphrasing when you want to explain someone else's ideas in your own words, especially in academic writing.

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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.'

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What is an example of a summary?

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Original: 'The cat sat on the mat and looked around. It was a sunny day.' Summary: 'The cat enjoyed a sunny day on the mat.'

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What is the importance of citing sources when paraphrasing?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original author and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, presenting them as your own.