Brainpop: PARAPHRASING

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is claiming someone else's ideas or work as your own.

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Why is it important to write down sources when paraphrasing?

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Writing down sources helps avoid plagiarism and gives credit to the original author.

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What can happen if you paraphrase without understanding the material?

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You may not fully understand the passage and could misrepresent the original idea.

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How does a good paraphrase differ from the original text?

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A good paraphrase does not sound like the original piece of writing.

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What is one consequence of plagiarizing in school?

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You could get into trouble with your teacher for academic theft.

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What should you do if you want to use someone else's idea?

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You should paraphrase it in your own words and cite the source.

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What is a key difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting uses the exact words from the source, while paraphrasing rephrases the idea.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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Summarizing means giving a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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Why is it important to understand the material before paraphrasing?

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Understanding the material ensures that you accurately convey the original idea.