Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing involves which of the following?

• Reading text

• Understanding text

• Putting text into your own words

• All of the above

Paraphrasing is essential in some forms of expository and argumentative/persuasive writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

People who don't learn to paraphrase have a greater chance of resorting to plagiarism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When paraphrasing, it is acceptable to reverse the phrases and clauses in a sentence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When paraphrasing, it is important to include all the important points of the original text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Paraphrasing does not help a person show their understanding after reading a text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Paraphrasing by only changing around the original words of a text is considered plagiarism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT something you could be accused of if you don't cite someone else's work?

• Theft

• Plagiarism

• Paraphrasing

• Copyright infringement

Paraphrasing can help you avoid _____________. It is taking another person's ideas or words and presenting them as your own. This is not only a serious academic offense, but it is also illegal in many cases. Use your own words when you write, and always give credit to others whose ideas you use.

• getting int trouble

• plagiarism

• cheating

• pledging

Select the best paraphrase for the following excerpt: "His life lasted many winters; Wise men all over the Earth surely remember him still."

• He lived a long life and is considered famous even now.

• He survived the difficult winter months, and hopefully others know of him too.

• Many men know of him.

• He was killed in the winter by wise men.