Praphrase and Summary

Summarising involves condensing a text to its main points.

• True
• False

Paraphrasing should be the same length as the original text.

• True
• False

A good summary should

• Include every detail from original text
• Be shorter than original text
• Use complex language
• Be the same length as original text

The main purpose of paraphrasing is to

• Change the text completely
• Simplify the original text
• Restate text in own words while retaining meaning
• Summarise the text

What is the main difference between an annotated bibliography and a reference list?

• Annotated bibliographies provide a summary and evaluation of each source
• Annotated bibliography include author's biography
• References lists are more detailed
• Annotated bibliographies are usually longer

Which of the following components are typically included in an annotated bibliography?

• Citation and personal reflection
• Citation and list of references
• Summary, references and author's biography
• Citation, summary, and evaluation

When paraphrasing, it is important to:

• Use synonyms and alter sentence structure
• Include own opinions
• Change just a few words from original text
• Copy the original text exactly

In-text citations are not required when paraphrasing

• True
• False

What is the potential consequence of incorrect paraphrasing?

• Text becomes too complex for readers
• It can be considered plagiarism
• Original meaning is lost
• Paraphrased text is longer than original

What should you do when using a direct quotation in your writing?

• Change a few words to make it fit better
• Paraphrase it in own words
• Copy the text exactly as it appears in the source
• Summarise it briefly