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

Tags

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.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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