Citation Skills: Paraphrasing & Summarising Quiz

What is the purpose of summarising in academic writing?

• To save time and space

• To directly quote memorable sections of text

• To modify the language substantially

• To avoid referencing the original source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When would you use paraphrasing instead of quoting or summarising?

• When you want to save time and space

• When you want to directly quote the original text

• When the original text is only a few sentences long

• When you want to convey the main point using fewer words

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do when paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism?

• Modify the language substantially

• Use the exact same phrases and words as the original

• Include the date of publication

• Spell the author's name correctly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main point of Malcolm Gladwell's argument in the given extract?

• Success is the result of what sociologists like to call 'accumulative advantage'

• Rich people usually pay less tax and bigger students receive more sports coaching

• Successful people tend to be given opportunities to become even more successful

• If you are successful, you will probably continue to be successful

What is the main difference between summarising and paraphrasing?

• Summarising uses the exact words of the original text, while paraphrasing modifies the language substantially

• Summarising is used to avoid plagiarism, while paraphrasing is used to save time and space

• Summarising is used for longer arguments, while paraphrasing is used for shorter sections

• Summarising repeats the main point using fewer words, while paraphrasing uses different words to express the same ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main reason for using paraphrasing instead of quoting or summarising?

• To modify the language substantially

• To save time and space

• To avoid referencing the original source

• To convey the main point using fewer words

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of quoting in academic writing?

• To modify the language substantially

• To avoid referencing the original source

• To directly quote memorable sections of text

• To save time and space

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do when paraphrasing a short section of text to avoid plagiarism?

• Include the date of publication

• Use the exact same phrases and words as the original

• Spell the author's name correctly

• Modify the language substantially

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main point of the original extract from Stephen Hawking's book?

• The history of science and the sequence of better theories

• The impact of renewable energy sources on the environment

• The ultimate theory of the universe and its forces

• The importance of continuous improvement in scientific theories

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main reason for using summarising in academic writing?

• To avoid referencing the original source

• To directly quote memorable sections of text

• To modify the language substantially

• To save time and space

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2