Paraphrasing Techniques and Strategies

Ariana Henderson from Academic Skills introduces paraphrasing, explaining its importance over direct quotes. The video outlines four steps to create an effective paraphrase: understanding the original text, identifying keywords, creating a new sentence, and comparing it with the original. Strategies to improve sentence structure are also discussed. The video concludes with a call to visit the academic skills website for more resources.

Why is paraphrasing considered more beneficial than using direct quotes?

• It is shorter than the original text.

• It allows for better integration of ideas.

• It requires less understanding of the original text.

• It is easier to write.

What is the main difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

• A summary includes more details than a paraphrase.

• A summary is the same length as the original text.

• A paraphrase is longer than the original text.

• A paraphrase is generally the same length as the original.

What is the first step in creating a paraphrase?

• Read the original sentence multiple times.

• Write down the original sentence.

• Identify keywords.

• Change the sentence structure.

Why is it important to identify keywords and phrases in the original text?

• To maintain the original meaning.

• To ensure the paraphrase is longer.

• To change the meaning of the text.

• To make the paraphrase shorter.

What should you do after identifying keywords and phrases?

• Use them to create a new sentence.

• Ignore them and write freely.

• Delete them from the text.

• Translate them into another language.

What should you do if a term has a very specific meaning?

• Change it to a synonym.

• Keep it the same.

• Remove it from the text.

• Translate it.

How can you ensure your paraphrase is different from the original?

• Use the same vocabulary.

• Copy the original text.

• Change the sentence structure.

• Use direct quotes.

What should you do after completing your paraphrase?

• Add an in-text citation.

• Submit it without review.

• Delete the original text.

• Translate it into another language.

What is the purpose of enclosing distinctive words in quotation marks?

• To change their meaning.

• To make them stand out.

• To indicate they are from the original text.

• To highlight them.

What is the final step in the paraphrasing process?

• Add more keywords.

• Compare it with the original text.

• Submit the paraphrase.

• Change the topic.