Paraphrasing vs Plagiarism

How can you make sure you're not copying someone else's work when writing notes for a project?

• Just copy the text from the source to make sure it's right.

• Write down the exact words someone said and remember who said it for later.

• Use only facts that everyone knows and don't need to be cited.

• Put the information in your own words and write down where it came from for citing.

Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended for avoiding plagiarism?

• Citing the source

• Using a thesaurus for every word

• Summarizing the main points in your own words

• Giving credit to the original author

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

• Citing a source in a bibliography.

• Rewriting a sentence from a book with some words changed.

• Writing an essay based on your own ideas.

• Paraphrasing a paragraph and acknowledging the source.

What is paraphrasing?

• Copying text word-for-word without giving credit.

• Using someone else's ideas presented in a new form.

• Writing a summary of a text in one's own words.

• Quoting directly from a source without citation.

Which of the following shows paraphrasing?

• Copying a sentence directly from a book without giving credit.

• Taking the main ideas from a book's paragraph and writing your summary without copying the exact words.

• Using quotation marks to show the words are not originally yours.

• Changing a couple of words in a sentence from a source and using it without giving credit.

Which of the following is considered a good practice in paraphrasing?

• Using as many original words as possible.

• Changing the meaning of the original text.

• Citing the original source.

• Paraphrasing large sections without analysis.

Why is it important to paraphrase correctly?

• To make the text longer.

• To avoid plagiarism.

• To make the writing more difficult to understand.

• To directly quote the author.

What is the main difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism?

• Paraphrasing involves rewriting in your own words, while plagiarism is copying without credit.

• Paraphrasing is quoting directly, while plagiarism is summarizing.

• Paraphrasing is always shorter than the original, while plagiarism is longer.

• Paraphrasing requires no citation, while plagiarism does.

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective paraphrasing?

• Using synonyms for every word in the original text.

• Maintaining the original sentence structure.

• Changing the order of information and using your own words.

• Copying the text and adding a citation.

Why is paraphrasing considered a useful skill in academic writing?

• It allows you to copy text without being caught.

• It helps you understand and convey the original meaning in your own words.

• It makes your writing look more sophisticated.

• It eliminates the need for citations.