Mastering Paraphrasing Techniques for Research Papers

The video tutorial explains how to use sources in writing, focusing on quoting and paraphrasing. It clarifies that paraphrasing involves using your own voice while retaining key terms. An example of paraphrasing is provided, highlighting the need to maintain certain keywords. The tutorial discusses the benefits of paraphrasing, such as improving the flow of writing and limiting direct quotes. It emphasizes the importance of citing sources, whether quoting or paraphrasing, to credit the original author.

What are the two main methods of using a source in your writing?

• Citing and quoting

• Quoting and summarizing

• Quoting and paraphrasing

• Summarizing and paraphrasing

When paraphrasing, what is the main goal?

• To use the exact words of the author

• To put everything in your own words

• To put it into your own voice and phrases

• To avoid using any keywords from the original text

Why can't you put something completely in your own words when paraphrasing?

• Because it would be too difficult

• Because you need to repeat certain keywords

• Because it is not allowed

• Because it would take too much time

Which of the following is a keyword that must be repeated when paraphrasing the example text about the Mississippi flood?

• Drowned

• Sections

• Louisiana

• Considered

What is the most destructive river flood in United States' history according to the example text?

• The Illinois flood of 1927

• The Kentucky flood of 1927

• The Arkansas flood of 1927

• The Mississippi flood of 1927

What is one reason to paraphrase instead of quoting directly?

• It helps the reader follow your argument better

• It avoids plagiarism

• It makes your paper longer

• It is easier to write

What is another reason to limit the number of quotations in your paper?

• To make it more interesting

• To make it sound like you wrote it

• To make it shorter

• To avoid using too many sources

What is the main benefit of putting a source into your own voice?

• It makes the paper longer

• It helps the reader understand better

• It avoids plagiarism

• It is easier to write

What should you do to ensure your paper does not sound like it was copied and pasted?

• Use only paraphrasing

• Avoid using sources

• Limit the number of quotations

• Use more quotations

What must you always do whether you quote or paraphrase a source?

• Cite the original source

• Change the keywords

• Use quotation marks

• Summarize the content