Paraphrase Exit Ticket

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase is a restatement of a text or passage in your own words, maintaining the original meaning.

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Why is it important to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing helps to demonstrate understanding of the material, avoid plagiarism, and make information more accessible.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, presenting them as your own.

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How can you tell if a paraphrase is acceptable?

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An acceptable paraphrase should convey the same meaning as the original text but use different words and sentence structures.

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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

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A paraphrase restates specific information in detail, while a summary provides a brief overview of the main ideas.

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What should you do when paraphrasing information from a source?

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You should still cite the source, including the author's last name and page number.

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What is an example of an acceptable paraphrase?

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Original: 'Lionel Messi earns a whopping $39.6 million a year for playing striker for La Liga's Barcelona team.' Paraphrase: 'Lionel Messi earns over $39 million annually playing his position for La Liga's Barcelona team in Spain.'

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What is an example of plagiarism?

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Copying a paragraph from a book and including it in your essay without quotation marks or citation.

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What is the best way to paraphrase a sentence?

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Read the original sentence, understand its meaning, and then write it in your own words without looking at the original.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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Citing a source means giving credit to the original author or creator of the information you used.