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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating someone else's ideas in your own words.

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Why is it important to check your paraphrase against the original material?

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To ensure that you have accurately captured the meaning without copying.

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What should you do before you start paraphrasing?

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Close the book to avoid copying directly from it.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing?

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Paraphrasing is putting someone else's ideas in your own words; plagiarizing is claiming those ideas as your own.

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What makes a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase doesn't sound like the original piece of writing.

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What is a synonym for 'paraphrase'?

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Restate.

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Why is it considered cheating to paraphrase with an open book?

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Because it can lead to copying instead of creating your own version.

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What is the first step in paraphrasing a passage?

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Read the passage carefully to understand its meaning.

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How can you ensure your paraphrase is original?

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Use your own words and sentence structure.

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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?

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Using exact phrases or sentences from the original text.