Paraphrase and Summary Practice

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What must you do for both a summary and a paraphrase?

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You must cite your source.

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What is shorter than the original text?

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A summary.

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How many words in a row can you use from the original text for a good paraphrase?

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No more than two words.

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Choose the best paraphrase: The team's soccer jerseys were designed by Nike.

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Nike created the team's jerseys.

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What does not include your own opinion?

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Both a paraphrase and a summary.

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What is a summary?

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A brief restatement of the main ideas of a text.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of a text or passage in your own words.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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To give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism.

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

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase rewrites the text in your own words.

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When should you use a summary?

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When you want to provide a brief overview of a text.