Paraphrasing Practice

What is the term for putting someone else's ideas into your own words?

• duplicating

• imitating

• paraphrasing

• copying

Why is paraphrasing important in academic writing?

• Paraphrasing helps to confuse readers

• Paraphrasing helps to showcase comprehension, prevent plagiarism, and enhance the readability of academic papers.

• Paraphrasing is unnecessary in academic writing

• Paraphrasing leads to lower grades

How can you ensure that your paraphrased text is not considered plagiarism?

• Copy and paste the text without any changes

• Use synonyms for every word in the original text

• Change the font style of the text

• Rephrase the text in your own words, cite the original source, and use proper citation methods.

What are some techniques you can use to effectively paraphrase a passage?

• Using complex jargon

• Ignoring the main ideas

• Changing sentence structure, using synonyms, summarizing main ideas

• Repeating the original text verbatim

When paraphrasing, should you maintain the original sentence structure?

• No

• Only on weekends

• Sometimes

• Yes

What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

• Summarizing includes direct quotes, while paraphrasing does not.

• Summarizing changes the original meaning, while paraphrasing keeps it intact.

• The main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing is that summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the text in your own words.

• Summarizing adds personal opinions, while paraphrasing does not.

Can you paraphrase a direct quote?

• Yes, paraphrasing a direct quote means adding personal opinions to the original quote.

• No, paraphrasing a direct quote means copying it word for word.

• Yes, paraphrasing a direct quote means translating it into a different language.

• Yes, paraphrasing a direct quote means expressing the same idea using different words.

What should you do if you are struggling to paraphrase a particular sentence?

• Replace key words with synonyms without changing the overall structure

• Copy the sentence verbatim without any changes

• Use the same words but rearrange them in a different order

• Break down the sentence into smaller parts, identify key words, and try to rephrase each part individually before putting it back together.

Is it necessary to cite the original source when paraphrasing?

• Yes

• Only on weekends

• Sometimes

• No

How can paraphrasing help you better understand a text?

• Paraphrasing helps by requiring you to rephrase the content in your own words, leading to a deeper comprehension.

• Paraphrasing helps by summarizing the text without understanding it

• Paraphrasing leads to confusion and misinterpretation of the text

• Paraphrasing is a waste of time and does not contribute to comprehension