Paraphrasing/Plagiarism

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What is paraphrasing?

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A restatement of the information in a text.

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What does it mean to plagiarize?

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To steal the words or ideas from another person without giving them credit.

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What should you do when you encounter unfamiliar words while reading a text you plan to paraphrase?

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Look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary.

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Which of the following is the best paraphrase of 'Deserts cover one fifth of the surface of the Earth'?

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One fifth of the Earth's surface is desert.

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When you put the words of others into your own words, you are doing what?

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Paraphrasing.

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What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

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To express the same idea in a different way.

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Why is it important to paraphrase?

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It helps to avoid plagiarism and shows understanding of the material.

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What is a key difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves restating in your own words, while quoting involves using the exact words from the source.

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What should you avoid when paraphrasing?

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Using the same structure or wording as the original text.

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What is an example of plagiarism?

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Copying a paragraph from a book without citing the source.