Paraphrase or Plagiarism

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text while maintaining the original meaning.

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Can key terms remain the same when paraphrasing?

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Yes, key terms can remain the same when paraphrasing.

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What is plagiarism?

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

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What is an acceptable paraphrase?

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An acceptable paraphrase accurately conveys the original meaning in a new way, using different words and structure.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording while giving credit, whereas plagiarism involves copying without credit.

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What 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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Why is it important to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing helps to demonstrate understanding, avoid plagiarism, and integrate information into your own writing.

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What does it mean to give credit to sources?

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Giving credit means acknowledging the original author or source of information used in your work.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact wording taken from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas of a text into a shorter form, highlighting key points.