Effective Paraphrasing Techniques to Avoid Plagiarism

What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

• To change the original meaning

• To copy someone else's work

• To rewrite a passage in your own words

• To remove information from the original text

What constitutes plagiarism?

• Using your own ideas

• Properly citing sources

• Using someone else's words without citation

• Writing in your own words

What is the first step in paraphrasing?

• Write your version of the text

• Note down the key concepts

• Compare your version against the original text

• Read the original text carefully

Why is it important to read the original text several times?

• To find errors in the text

• To become familiar with the context

• To memorize it

• To copy it word for word

What should you do after noting down the key concepts?

• Cite your source

• Rephrase identical phrases

• Compare your version against the original text

• Write your version of the text without looking at the original

What is the purpose of comparing your version against the original text?

• To ensure you have not copied the text

• To find new ideas

• To remove information

• To change the original meaning

What should you do if you find identical phrases in your paraphrase?

• Rephrase them

• Remove them

• Leave them as they are

• Add more information

Why is it important to cite your source?

• To show that the ideas are your own

• To acknowledge the original source

• To avoid writing a bibliography

• To take credit for the original work

What is one way to get to Banana Island?

• By car and boat

• By train

• By walking

• By airplane

What percentage of tourists visiting Banana Island are Europeans?

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%