summary and paraphrase

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What is a summary?

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A summary includes only the main ideas of a text.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase restates the text in your own words, maintaining the original meaning.

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When do you need to cite your source?

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You must cite your source for both a summary and a paraphrase.

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What is the best summary of the text: 'The Titanic sank'?

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The Titanic was mistakenly thought to be unsinkable.

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What is the best paraphrase of 'Cannon Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year'?

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Each year, many people visit Cannon Beach.

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What is the main purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase rewrites the text in different words.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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

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What does it mean to paraphrase effectively?

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To paraphrase effectively means to restate the original text accurately while using different words.

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What is an example of a summary?

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A summary of a book might state the main plot and characters without going into detail.