Paraphrasing and Quoting

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing a text or statement while retaining its original meaning.

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What is quoting?

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Quoting is the act of repeating someone else's exact words, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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Why is plagiarism wrong?

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Plagiarism is wrong because it involves taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own without proper attribution.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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You should use quotation marks when you are using someone's exact words.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording a text, while quoting involves using the exact words from a source.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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Citing a source means giving credit to the original author or creator of the work you are using.

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What is an example of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase captures the original meaning but uses different words and sentence structure.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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The purpose of paraphrasing is to demonstrate understanding of the material and to integrate it into your own writing.

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What is a direct quote?

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

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Why is it important to use quotes correctly?

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Using quotes correctly is important to avoid plagiarism and to give proper credit to the original author.