Paraphrasing & Avoiding Plagiarism

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text while maintaining the original meaning.

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Why is it important to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing helps to avoid plagiarism and demonstrates understanding of the material.

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What does plagiarism mean?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

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Can you use key terms when paraphrasing?

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Yes, key terms can remain the same when paraphrasing.

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What should you do when you paraphrase information from a source?

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You should still cite the source with the author's last name and page number.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific text, while summarizing condenses the main ideas into a shorter form.

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What is an acceptable paraphrase?

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An acceptable paraphrase accurately reflects the original meaning but uses different words and structure.

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What is an example of a good 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 a poor paraphrase?

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A poor paraphrase is too similar to the original text and does not change enough words or structure.