Paraphrase to Avoid Plagiarism

Paraphrase to Avoid Plagiarism

What is plagiarism and why should I avoid it?

Open Ended

Why do you think it's important to paraphrase information from source texts?

Teacher's research question...

This week we are answering the guiding research question: Where can lions be found in the wild? I'll show you how I paraphrase information as I take notes to answer the question.

Information from my source...

“At one time, lions could be found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Now they are mostly limited to areas south of the Sahara Desert in Africa. Their habitat is shrinking because of poachers and the encroachment of human development. Many people think lions live in the jungle, but actually they prefer grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.”

Here's what I notice...

This page has important information that addresses my guiding question. To paraphrase the information, I could say that most lions live in open areas such as grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in the southern half of Africa. I just put the author's words into my own words. As I take notes, I will paraphrase, or use my words, not the author's.

Your research question...

Where can this animal [the one you chose] be found in the wild?

Open Ended

What are some of the sources that you found over the last couple of days to support your research?

Open Ended

What information can you paraphrase, or put into your own words, from these sources?

Poll

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Put information into your own words

• Write exactly what the author wrote