Paraphrasing Techniques and Tips

Chelsea Seburn introduces paraphrasing as a crucial skill for avoiding plagiarism in college essays. The video outlines seven steps to paraphrase effectively, offers tips and tricks to enhance paraphrasing skills, and provides an example of paraphrasing a passage. Common mistakes to avoid are discussed, and viewers are encouraged to use additional resources and join the Smart Student community for further support.

What is the main goal of the video presented by Chelsea Seburn?

• To help students master paraphrasing.

• To provide tips on public speaking.

• To teach students how to write essays.

• To explain the history of plagiarism.

How does Chelsea Seburn define paraphrasing?

• Restating content in your own words.

• Avoiding citations altogether.

• Using direct quotes frequently.

• Copying text word for word.

What is the purpose of paraphrasing according to the video?

• To make essays longer.

• To avoid plagiarism.

• To confuse the reader.

• To use more direct quotes.

Under APA 7th edition, what must be included when paraphrasing?

• Only a full citation in the reference list.

• Only a shortened in-text citation.

• Both a full citation and a shortened in-text citation.

• No citation is needed.

What is the first step in the seven steps to paraphrase?

• Cite the source first.

• Use a thesaurus to change words.

• Read the original text several times.

• Write down your own version immediately.

What should you do after reading the original text multiple times?

• Change a few words and consider it done.

• Use direct quotes.

• Start writing your essay.

• Put the original passage away.

Which tip suggests starting at a different point than the original source?

• Use synonyms.

• Change sentence structure.

• Start from a different point.

• Explain out loud.

What is a recommended method to change sentence structure?

• Use more direct quotes.

• Use longer sentences.

• Switch from active to passive voice.

• Add more adjectives.

In the paraphrasing example, what was identified as too similar to the original?

• The overall length of the text.

• The use of synonyms.

• The sentence structure.

• The phrase 'initiatives that cut down on waste'.

What is a common mistake when paraphrasing?

• Writing too briefly.

• Changing the original meaning.

• Citing the source too often.

• Using too many synonyms.