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What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?
What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?
When should direct quoting be used?
When should direct quoting be used?
What should you do after reading a text carefully before starting to paraphrase?
What should you do after reading a text carefully before starting to paraphrase?
How should you rewrite sentences when paraphrasing?
How should you rewrite sentences when paraphrasing?
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Which of the following is NOT a tip for paraphrasing effectively?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for paraphrasing effectively?
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What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
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How can plagiarism be defined based on the text?
How can plagiarism be defined based on the text?
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When summarizing a text, what should you avoid doing?
When summarizing a text, what should you avoid doing?
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What is the consequence of plagiarism according to the text?
What is the consequence of plagiarism according to the text?
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Which method should be used to avoid plagiarism when integrating content from external sources?
Which method should be used to avoid plagiarism when integrating content from external sources?
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Study Notes
Paraphrasing
- Paraphrasing involves rewriting a text in your own words without changing the original meaning or message.
- It helps to avoid or minimize direct quotation, and gives credit to the original source.
- Tips for paraphrasing include:
- Changing the words or phrasing of a passage
- Simplifying sentence structure and vocabulary
- Retaining the original meaning
- Attributing credit to the original source
Reading and Writing Steps in Paraphrasing
- Read the text carefully and underline or take note of important subject-specific words
- Look up difficult words and find synonyms for them
- Find different ways of expressing the information in groups of words
- Rewrite sentences in your own words
- Put the original text out of sight and write your paraphrase from memory
- Revise your paraphrase and compare it to the original
Direct Quoting
- Direct quoting involves quoting a text that conveys a powerful message or would show less impact if paraphrased or summarized
- Examples of texts that require direct quoting include government documents, philosophies, monographs, or other scholarly materials
- Direct quote when you want to begin your discussion with the author's stand or highlight the author's expertise in your claim, argument, or discussion
Summarizing
- Summarizing involves putting the main ideas into your own words, including only the main points
- Summarize when you want to avoid or minimize direct quotation, and use the main idea of the text and write it in your own words
- Tips for summarizing include:
- Presenting a broad view (shorter than the original text)
- Attributing credit to the owner
- Steps in summarizing include:
- Skim reading the information
- Reading the text carefully and using the dictionary if necessary
- Rereading difficult texts
- Writing notes in point form using keywords and ideas
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work as your own
- It can involve borrowing an idea from a book without properly attributing it to the author or copying and pasting information from a website
- Plagiarism is punishable by law based on the Copyright Infringement under Section 217 of R.A. No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code Code (Sto.Tomas, 2022)
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Learn about summarizing and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism by presenting someone else's work as your own. Understand the consequences of plagiarism according to the Copyright Infringement laws.
