Paraphrasing Noteworthy Evidence Techniques

The video tutorial focuses on the importance of paraphrasing in academic work, explaining how to effectively paraphrase information without plagiarizing. It highlights the severe consequences of plagiarism, provides techniques for paraphrasing, and offers examples to illustrate the process. The tutorial also discusses common mistakes students make and outlines the grading criteria for paraphrased notes.

What is the main focus of this video?

• How to summarize

• How to find sources

• How to paraphrase

• How to write a bibliography

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What is plagiarism?

• Writing in your own words

• Citing sources correctly

• Taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own

• Using your own ideas

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Which of the following is a consequence of plagiarism?

• Getting a job

• Losing credit for a course

• Receiving a scholarship

• Getting a higher grade

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What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word while paraphrasing?

• Ignore it

• Use it as it is

• Look it up in Collins Dictionary

• Ask a friend to paraphrase for you

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Which of the following should remain unchanged when paraphrasing?

• Numbers and statistics

• Paragraph length

• Sentence structure

• All words

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In the sample topic on gun control, what is the original number of murders reported?

• 19,000

• 600

• 535

• 45,200

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What is a key phrase that should not be changed in the sample paraphrase?

• Firearms

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Gun control

• United States

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What is a common mistake students make when paraphrasing?

• Using academic language

• Adding more details

• Making the paraphrase too short and removing key information

• Citing the source

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What should you avoid using in your paraphrased notes?

• Slang

• Academic English

• Numbers

• Key phrases

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What is the rule of thumb for plagiarism regarding copying words?

• Copying entire sentences is allowed

• Copying less than three words is always safe

• Copying phrases is never allowed

• Copying more than three words in a row is considered plagiarism

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